GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2016

To combat freight spend, supply chain entities have devoted huge investments and deployed developmental teams to find ways to improve efficiency, manage all parts of the manufacturing and shipping process, and eliminate all sources of delays. In other words, transportation providers and shippers have to do more with less while reducing costs.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

We first did an overview of the 10 areas of strategy a shipper must know in order to stay competitive. Today we will talk about the flow of strategy as pertains to inventory flow and driving warehouse efficiency. The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do. ” ― Michael E. Our first post focused on distressed shipments.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 17, 2017

In other words, politics can lead to tax benefits and incentives for companies that abandon waste-producing practices or work to reduce their carbon footprints. Essentially, creating and implementing a sustainability strategy is the only long-term solution companies have to avoid possible compliance violations. Reduce costs.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2019

Compliance programs vary by retailer but the intent is consistent across the industry—have the right product in the right location at the right time while removing waste. I recently participated in a webinar to discuss the changes in retailer expectations and how companies can successfully navigate retail compliance programs.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2017

Some incentives are reducing UNIT PRICING. Reducing absolute quantities required. Reducing transportation costs by using the optimization of lanes and routes in the transportation management system (TMS). Should gain share be eliminated and moved to a different incentive? 3PL Answer 3. KPIs Question 4. 3PL Answer 4.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

But let’s start with Cost Savings anyway: Expenses associated with paper, printing, reproduction, storage, filing, postage and document retrieval are all reduced or eliminated when you switch to transportation EDI transactions, lowering your transaction costs by at least 35%. for an order processed using EDI.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

10 Tips to Remain Competitive and Have an Effective Transportation Management Strategy. This is especially relevant for third-party logistics and transportation management service providers, whose service fee is based on reducing cost and streamlining the shipper’s supply chain. Gaining "Shipper of Choice" Status.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2017

Sustainability Measures Swept Through Logistics Providers to Reduce Transport Needs. Load planning reduced redundancies. Load utilization eliminated wasted, “empty” space in freight. Route planning reduced demand on fleet vehicles and fuel. What’s Next?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Lean manufacturing refers to eliminating waste, reducing costs, and improving production with finite resources. For example, mobility in manufacturing solutions are enabling warehouses to reduce inventory costs. The use of lean manufacturing systems has become commonplace in modern manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

To add insult to injury, as manufacturers, right now must do all they can to have efficient logistics processes in order to reduce overall costs. Typically, those who work and run a manufacturing company are not an expert at operations and strategies for BOTH manufacturing and logistics.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

Cost or Cost Savings: Re-engineering/continuous improvement: Implement Lean initiatives to eliminate all wastes, improve processes, increase throughput, and bring much more value to the customer beyond their expectations: Lean consists of a culture/behavior change. Recognition awards for employee cost reduction ideas.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Traditional segmentation strategies no longer work in a world characterized by complexity and constant change. Creating a cohesive back-end is an important first step, enabling companies to make real-time decisions, streamline production, and cut costs. The Customer Owns the Empire. Embrace Digital Disruption. Join the Digerati.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2017

Data is collected when an inspection is completed, an employee’s performance is reviewed, and maintenance is recorded, or even when a safety meeting is conducted. This will also ensure less time being wasted fixing mistakes resulting from incomplete data. Data, for most companies, is often collected for record-keeping purposes.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

However, costs can be further reduced through the use of a warehouse management system (WMS). For example, reducing excessive safety stock allows a warehouse to minimize number of reorders, reduce wasted space, and avoid issues in shipping errors. This includes improving processes in inventory management and saving space.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 4, 2015

5 Engagement Strategies in Managing a Relationship With a Transportation Management 3PL. Explain how the 3PL’s presence will increase productivity while reducing the stresses of current employees. Reiterate how existing employees’ positions will remain intact or change to meet the improvements in your organization.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2015

And at the end, check out a nice infographic speaking more to reverse logistics strategies and practices. Furthermore, when an item is returned by a customer to the respective business, the item becomes a wasted cost if the item is simply trashed. Cost Management. Ultimately, the company would make more money through Reverse Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Stay tuned over the next week or so to read the remaining 5 posts in order to have a more strategic (read: not so tactical, hurried, rushed, or resource wasteful) mindset in effective logistics and transportation management. These tools should have the ability to change to meet the demands of the shipper.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2018

Digital technologies are becoming more prevalent in basic supply chain functions, and changes in legislation are likely to spur dramatic changes that will result in the need to reevaluate supply chain strategy in both domestic and international locations. Sustainable Practices Will Be a Leading Focus of Supply Chain Executives.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

With the purpose of optimizing supply chain efficiency and asset recovery rates, applying a reverse logistics system has increasingly become a tool that positively impacts profitability as well as assisting an organization in meeting sustainability goals. The objective is to minimize product in the waste streams. Increased velocity.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2015

Through our blog, we extend this mission by providing information, such as today’s subject, safety in manufacturing, so that our shippers and even those who are not our shippers can have great information to improve their business and continue cutting out costly waste.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 28, 2015

These are but extensions of the idea to maximize omni- channel strategies by putting the customer at the heart of the supply chain. . 5 Strategies to Personalize Your Web Experience to Put the Customer Focus at the Heart of the Omni-Channel Supply Chain. Services Personalization.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Netflix, for instance, made a bold move in 2013 to disrupt the movie-rental industry, offering the option to stream videos on-demand, cutting out the logistics aspect of mail-order rentals entirely. But these innovations don’t always come easily. Accessible Technology Will Level the Playing Field.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2016

Moreover, the state of roads cost drivers more than $101 billion annually from wasted fuel and time costs, reports William H. Additional guidelines defined truck size and weight requirements that all projects receiving funding from the FAST Act must meet. In other words, better roads result in more money for use in the economy.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Let's take a look at some of the key considerations for the circular supply chain and how supply chain entities are stepping up to meet these demands. In so doing, third-party logistics providers grew to meet the challenge and eliminate the threat of unfair competitive advantages in the linear supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2017

No one wants to have that on their conscious, but you can eliminate this fear, regardless of what you ship, by using TMS automation. Scalability to meet growing demand and usage. On the surface, sustainability is about reducing a company’s carbon footprint and impact on the environment. Easy integration with existing systems.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2017

Existing equipment no longer meets your functional or technical requirements for operation. Higher accuracy and less waste. Reduced labor costs from automating more of the process. You want to keep the upgrade cost effective while achieving your business goals and reducing risk.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

Unfortunately, the capacity crunch is real, and shippers need to know how to face the prospects of a slower 2016 to stay competitive and meet the demands of their customers and partner businesses. Shippers are focusing on using dimensional pricing to cut down on wasted space, and consolidation of freight has become the new buzzword.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

As a 3PL who offers a transportation management system we’ve integrated to many ERP software, we view the use of technology as an enablement tool for shippers to cut out unneeded waste and thus add more to the bottom line by saving money from such efficiency. Quicker month-end closings. Let us know in the comments section below!

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

On this position, you’d be managing all activities for purchasing raw materials, delivering them to the right point across the organization, making sure the organization is producing enough supply to meet the demand of the audience, and deliver the product to the right place at the right time. You want to meet those standards?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

That content marketing and audience cultivation are a waste of time for those industries. Obamacare: Minimum Essential Coverage vs. Qualified Healthcare Plan : I’m a part-time worker and my current employer offers health insurance that does not meet the minimum standards of the Affordable Care Act,” Rickels wrote. “I

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2016

For manufacturers who have sought to expand production and reduce waste, especially for those who have limited raw resources for production, this naturally leads to the next trend in advanced analytics, expanding the use of cloud-based technologies. Modern consumers do not want the same, stale, and mundane products of yesteryear.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

is one of a growing number of big-box retailers building out their supply chains with distribution centers designed to meet the demands of online shopping. “The net true cost considers issues such as waste-to-landfill, greenhouse gas emissions, economic mobility, worker safety and food safety. ” Walmart states early on.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 2, 2015

His older brother, Tadashi, worried that Hiro is wasting his potential. He takes Hiro to the robotics lab at his university, where Hiro meets Tadashi’s friends, and Baymax, a personal healthcare robot Tadashi created. Hiro is a 14-year-old robotics genius who spends his time participating in back alley robot fights.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

6 Ways to Lower Your Manufacturing Costs to Gain a Competitive Edge: Over the years, machines and technology have developed to solve rapidly changing and complex manufacturing issues, and to meet consumer demand for better, faster, and higher-quality products all with the goal of lowering manufacturing costs still an important factor.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2015

The typical American factory worker today produces one-third more than in 2000, which is why manufacturers have been able to increase output while cutting employees. Manually bending and cutting wires is less precise, increasing the chances that a part will have to be rejected. factories are relentless efficiency machines.

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