GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

We've negotiated rates with all the major carriers and maintained them. So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2015

This is a two part series talking about the implications of the shift towards dimensional weight pricing. Today’s post will cover more on what is dimensional weight pricing and some tips to know to get prepared for a possible sweeping shift to DIM pricing in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2020

With this same principle applied there cannot be one standard transportation budget methodology applied while planning for 2021 The ability to respond to these challenges will determine the future strategies required in 2021 to ensure recovery and possible profitable performance. Finalizing Your 2021 Freight Budget Webinar October 21.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 22, 2018

This might not seem like much, but it was enough to spur FedEx dramatically reinvest in their companies to offer more services and keep costs competitive. Audit Your Invoices Leaving money on the table is never a good idea; unless you intend to tip the person serving you. But, what if you are tipping carriers and not even noticing it?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2017

RT Custer, the owner and co-founder of Vortic Watch Company , describes the challenge of managing his supply chain this way: “To keep my cost of goods at a manageable level, I need to order hundreds of parts. Here are a few short- and long-term solutions you might consider: Negotiate terms with your suppliers.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

with one or two trucks, so they wanted to adjust the playing field in this market space and be price competitive.” . With the ELD-mandate changing business dynamics many carriers have made it their goal to minimize cost in order to reduce rates to stay competitive, but that’s only one piece of the puzzle. .

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2014

As we said in our freight claims series, knowledge is power in avoiding errors that may drive up your transportation costs unnecessarily. With this knowledge no carrier would dare challenge since correctly applying the information from the NMFTA is the best practice when choosing freight classification.

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