The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2020

He has over 25 years of experience across all functions of the supply chain and IT in multiple industries including consumer products, life sciences, and industrial manufacturing. During the podcast interview, Tony and Shanna shared four (4) strategies for avoiding and or minimizing supply chain disruptions. About Shanna Greathouse.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2018

An omnichannel retail strategy is the new norm in today’s supply chains. Therefore, an omnichannel retail strategy must become the new standard business model for companies wanting to remain competitive. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download White Paper.

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Logistics Manager

DECEMBER 10, 2018

The white paper, Shortening the Last Mile found that the major urban trends all create various challenges in terms of cost, service impact and organizational strain. The post DHL Study Helps Develop New Strategies For the Last Mile appeared first on Logistics Manager.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2018

Walmart has a different approach, and in several ways, Walmart is positioning itself to best Amazon in e-commerce through an innovative, omnichannel return strategy. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 1, 2024

Amongst these measures, is the installation of LED lights equipped with sensors through the premises, a biomass facility that uses waste products for heating and a significant investment into a fleet of HGVs that are EURO 6 and ULEZ compliant. As a result, Vincent Timber’s carbon footprint has already decreased by 50%.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In our recent GlobalTranz 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook white paper, our experts review some of the factors that will shape logistics in the coming year and beyond. As a result, many shippers are revising their strategy from just-in-time inventory to just-in-case based on the hard lessons of the past two years.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

E-Commerce Fulfillment and Warehouse Managers Are Scrambling to Meet Customer Expectations E-commerce fulfillment is a bit of a misnomer. Also, Amazon has rolled out two-hour delivery for Whole Foods products in 14 metro areas, and more are coming. As a result, warehouse managers are scrambling to meet these Amazonian expectations.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The Business Case for WMS Must Focus on All Opportunities for ROI Before starting to write a business case for a WMS, warehouse managers should begin by identifying all known problems within warehouses and in current order fulfillment strategies and tactics. Download White Paper. Risk review and mitigation strategies.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 30, 2018

ERP systems are a raging trend in the corporate arena these days – these miraculous platforms are a sure shot way to infuse productivity into your routine operations! GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. The Trends that Will Forever Shape Manufacturing in 2018 & Beyond.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2018

The wrong retail inventory management strategy increases carrying costs and makes it impossible to stay competitive. The Problem: Omnichannel Retail Carries an Extreme Level of Interdependence Between Systems and Processes As explained by Entrepreneurer.com , the fastest-moving products account for only 20% of inventory.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Omnichannel capability is associated with getting product to the customer in any possible fashion, that is convenient for the customer. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download White Paper. Better risk management strategies. takes it a bit further.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Omnichannel has been a buzzword in supply-chain circles for several years, but retailers that have invested in implementing omnichannel strategies have shown less than superior results, says Steve Dennis via Forbes. These problems show weaknesses and overlooked concerns when implementing omnichannel supply chain strategies.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Challenges in Today’s State of E-Commerce Logistics The challenges of today’s e-commerce strategies were formed when supply chain leaders believed the only solution to e-commerce was expansion. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2018

When customers cannot see, touch and feel a product with their hands and senses, they may not be happy with it upon arrival. As explained by Commerce Hub , some of the reasons for higher returns for online purchases include: Inconsistencies with a product’s physical appearance and its online description. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2018

An effective warehouse management strategy is key to staying competitive and meeting consumers’ expectations in the omnichannel world. To understand this paradox, warehouse managers need to understand the pitfalls of omnichannel warehouse management and how to develop a winning strategy. Download white paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

A lack of raw materials and products from suppliers created supply chain disruptions. HOW MUCH DO PAPER AND PACKAGING COMPANIES SPEND ON TRANSPORTATION? Download the White Paper FREIGHT DATA KEEPS EVERYONE INFORMED Miscommunication was a major issue during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In our white paper, 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook , we cover many of the lingering effects of the past two years, and the newest challenges truckload shippers can expect to face in the year ahead. But given the production delays, truck orders won’t result in deliveries for many months. Download Today.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

While restaurants and retailers use customer data to target advertising and design product launches, manufacturers can use supply chain data to identify issues and opportunities on a macro scale, making it possible to optimize the supply chain from end to end. Meeting Tomorrow’s Expectations: The Digital Supply Chain of the Future.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Trying to maintain guideline adherence without the correct data is much like attempting to meet delivery deadlines without knowing the final delivery destination. Download the White Paper. How those data-driven strategies and game plans are implemented makes all the difference in the world.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2018

Supply chain executives express concerns over costs, disruptions to productivity, time delays, and impact on data. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. What Does Successful, Intelligent Management Strategies Look Like?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

More than 70% of shipper survey respondents are currently both replenishing inventory and trying to meet demand. Increased online shopping, coupled with consumers’ expectations of lightning-fast shipping, has prompted shippers to frequently turn toward LTL to meet growing demands according to 94% of surveyed shippers.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 26, 2018

As core markets are becoming increasingly saturated, and product margins are under pressure, companies are aligning their supply chain strategies to meet their customers’ heightened expectations. While having a digital strategy is important for any manufacturer today, that’s only half the story.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

Download the White Paper. As reported by the Uber Freight Blog , these surround the “predictability of your supply chain, including the individual trajectory of your business and industry, and fixed production, storage, and fulfillment needs. But it’s not even a whole industry view that can have the biggest impacts.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 25, 2018

The so-called “smart warehouse” takes advantage of these defining factors by connecting systems to streamline inventory management and overall productivity. Warehouse managers must understand why changes of standards and use of the Internet of Things (IoT) are needed and how smart warehouses can meet the demands of today and tomorrow.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 8, 2018

Without political diversion, today’s companies must take an active role in increasing positive customer experiences and meeting stringent ethics and sustainable practices. Supply Chain Management Struggles to Meet Increasing Consumer Demands Consumer expectations are at an all-time high. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. As a result, passive RFID tags are read when a product is sold, leaves or enters a store, or moves through other connected “read points.” Identification of Gray market returns of counterfeit products.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Omnichannel, as a word and strategy in retail, is shifting. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. If a consumer wants to view a product on a smart device while in-store, they are 20-percent more likely to complete the purchase.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. The same challenges exist in trying to move products closer to consumers, ensuring all shipping options are available, including parcel, LTL, full truckload, and even white glove service, when applicable.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

Some things to consider regarding shipping demand management are critical to staying informed and expanding the network to meet demand constraints. Connecting to consumers who need products and shippers that can get it to them faster will win the purchase. Download the White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. You’re basically managing the entire journey of the product. You want to meet those standards? There’s no need for constant meetings when you can take of most things through online communication.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2018

Omni-channel sales strategies have become essential to companies trying to keep up with Amazon and major retailers. In addition, some may feel that growing into a seamless omnichannel sales strategy is impossible without supply chain technology hiccups, but that is not true. Download white paper.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

To meet rising demand, supply chain executives must begin considering new ways to increase the capacity of their existing facilities. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 11, 2018

Companies are looking for ways to stay competitive and meet the demands of their customers. In reality, this means keeping costs as low as possible and still offering more products across more devices and shopping options. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

To meet that challenge, managers should first understand their vulnerabilities and then consider many steps – some of which they should have taken long before the pandemic struck.” Download the White Paper. Expansion of your network through outsourcing is the only thing that can add capacity when demand suddenly soars.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Supply Chains Will Transform, Increasing Capacity of Production & Customer Experience Thanks to Transformative Supply Chain Technologies. Companies Will Levy the Power of 3PL-Based Technologies.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. In fact, blockchain technology is expected to permeate up to 33% manufacturers and retailers for its use in product tracking within the next three years, reports Craig Guillot of Supply Chain Dive.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

In a recent FreightWaves article, JJ Lewis, Vice President of Enterprise Sales, explained how GlobalTranz’s client, a large pet supply company, was forced to adjust their supply chain strategy to meet a 300% increase in freight volumes. Those unexpected surges meant forecasts were worth as much as the paper they were printed on.

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