Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

The trouble today is finding authentic pairs which also do not cost an arm and a leg. This resulted in meaningful cost savings for our last mile delivery program overall,” he added. I believe we are on the doorstep of a tentative agreement,” Gene Seroka, executive director for the Port of LA, said during a webinar on Thursday.

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Negotiating Skills Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Resource Reduction 121

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2017

Unfortunately, finding savings in parcel shipping costs can be difficult at best, especially considering the major carriers’ constant changes to parcel service guides. Carriers have detailed published rates, counter rates and negotiated rates with various shippers, smaller carriers and even destination types. Negotiations.

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Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 49

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

In today's ever more complex supply chain riddled with thousands upon thousands of processes, shipping freight has moved beyond tactical prowess for those who execute well and has evolved to now include strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts to maintain not only a competitive edge but reduce overall transportation cost footprint.

Negotiating Skills 93

Negotiating Skills Collaboration Material Savings Freight 93

CH Robinson Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

webinar of 2021, my colleagues and I provided analysis on today’s leading freight shipping topics, including the potential impact of the U.S. Will anything compel carriers to reduce prices to pre-crisis levels once supply chains finally stabilize, or will current prices be the new normal for importers?

Negotiating Skills 92

Negotiating Skills Freight Price Reduction Webinar 92

Freightos

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Judah Levine February 13, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 11% to $4,859/FEU. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) fell 8% to $4,697/FEU.

Optimal Sourcing 77

Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Demo Data 77

Parade

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The TruckLoads mobile load board now gives carriers the ability to lock in capacity instantly and digitally, without the need to email or call the broker, negotiate a deal, onboard, and then get a rate confirmation to actually move the load. Attend the webinar to learn more.

Negotiating Skills 78

Negotiating Skills Webinar Digital Capacity 78

Parade

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The TruckLoads mobile load board now gives carriers the ability to lock in capacity instantly and digitally, without the need to email or call the broker, negotiate a deal, onboard, and then get a rate confirmation to actually move the load. Attend the webinar to learn more.

Negotiating Skills 78

Negotiating Skills Webinar Digital Capacity 78

Parade

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The TruckLoads mobile load board now gives carriers the ability to lock in capacity instantly and digitally, without the need to email or call the broker, negotiate a deal, onboard, and then get a rate confirmation to actually move the load. Attend the webinar to learn more.

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Negotiating Skills Webinar Digital Capacity 78

GlobalTranz

MAY 14, 2018

Shippers must recognize the importance of parcel in today’s age, as explained by Harold Friedman of Inbound Logistics , and enhance parcel cost control with these steps. Knocking accessorial charges out of the equation lowers total transportation costs. The Guide to Proactive Inbound, Outbound, and Reverse Enterprise Parcel Management.

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Cost Reduction Material Savings Negotiating Skills Transportation 48

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2015

Freight costs are eminently controllable, however, efficiently managing this major budget item requires expertise. In the complex world of modern transportation, companies lacking the experience to professionally handle the intricacies of transportation management are sure to find controlling shipping costs an extreme challenge.

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Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Optimal Sourcing Resource Reduction 109

GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2018

Small and mid-sized shippers may not have the skills necessary to negotiate transportation contracts, including those involving full truckload shipping. Beda of Inbound Logistics , this problem grows when applied to international shipping, and shippers may not even be considering total shipping costs. Fuel costs.

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Negotiating Skills Buyer Training White Paper 3PL 74

CLX Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

The year 2018 was challenging for shippers in all industries, including chemical, due to capacity constraints in the marketplace that inflated costs. The convergence of high costs, limited capacity, emphasis on timely delivery and demand for greater supply chain visibility, made it a problematic year for shippers and carriers alike.

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Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Procurement Cost Reduction 51

Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The need for more incredible speed and cost control spans across all industries, therefore making it a challenging task to achieve a perfect budget for 2021. Finalizing Your 2021 Freight Budget Webinar October 21. At BlueGrace , we are addressing the need for a more strategic approach to freight budgeting in 2021 through a webinar.

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Resource Reduction Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 62

GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2015

One that is integrated with TMS offers more value for customers and better leverage when negotiating contracts with additional features providing the latest data. The fundamentals of a Freight Rating System match a user’s shipping and freight characteristics and a carrier’s service and price options. Determine the software’s objective.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software 90

Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 28, 2023

China tensions and the pandemic-driven distribution crisis forced businesses to give priority to supply-chain resiliency over the cost-cutting that once sent that production to Asia, particularly China, consultants and deal makers say. along with a strong manufacturing-based economy, skilled workers and free-trade pacts like the U.S.-Mexico-Canada

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Trends Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 62

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

One of the main responsibilities of this manager is to minimize the cost and maximize the effects of the company’s supply chain. Impressive Communication Skills. They have to possess the skill of articulating complex concepts in a way an outsider or a worker on a lower level can understand. Writing Skills. Tech Skills.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chains 70

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

And our client engages with 3PL by open book cost plus contracts and gain share and pain share incentive. What are the major KPI’s to be followed under the below attributes: Cost or Cost Savings. Use Value Engineering : Reduce the Cost and retain the function of anything. Are new cost Savings methods being investigated?

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Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Scenario Planning Inventory Reduction 77

GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2017

Unfortunately, this disconnect could be costing tens of thousands of dollars and eating away at your bottom line. Reducing Costs in Shipping with a Focus on Inbound Logistics Strategy. Reducing Costs in Shipping with a Focus on Inbound Logistics Strategy. Lowest-Rate Carrier Selection Reduces Your Costs.

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Cost Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Inbound 71

Parade

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

This is due to the fact that in-network carriers are less of a wild card: they have a proven track record of success, and their pricing is often within an acceptable range. million carriers, and it comes equipped with many extra features like market mapping, pricing suggestions for complex routes, payment protection, and DAT RateView.

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Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 78

Parade

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

This is due to the fact that in-network carriers are less of a wild card: they have a proven track record of success, and their pricing is often within an acceptable range. million carriers, and it comes equipped with many extra features like market mapping, pricing suggestions for complex routes, payment protection, and DAT RateView.

Negotiating Skills 78

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 78

Parade

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

This is due to the fact that in-network carriers are less of a wild card: they have a proven track record of success, and their pricing is often within an acceptable range. million carriers, and it comes equipped with many extra features like market mapping, pricing suggestions for complex routes, payment protection, and DAT RateView.

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Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 78

GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2017

Inbound freight management is receiving a lot of attention as businesses continue to look for ways to manage shipping costs. If you’re looking to save costs on shipping, take a look at inbound shipping. Thorough tracking of all logistics activities provides more informed shipping history when negotiating new contracts.

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Inbound Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Vendor Strategies 57

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2018

Editor’s Note: This article comes from Steve Wright who works for Whirlwind Steel and shares his knowledge on manufacturing plant site selection. Local geography includes the topology and drainage as well as soil conditions, all of which impact the cost of construction in one way or another. Business Costs.

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Manufacturing Procurement Negotiating Skills Material Savings Buyer Training 60

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Go-to solution for responding to the crunches been higher freight rates, and while carriers have traditionally been in control of this, shippers can no longer pass the costs along to consumers directly. Although favoritism might not seem ethical, it is going to play a leading role in the ability of a shipper to survive the capacity crunch.

Price Reduction 64

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Capacity 64

GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

However, the economy is on the mend, and the need for immediate cost savings and lean solutions is starting to take the backburner to how 3PL Logistics Companies could benefit shippers through long-term relationships. The needs of yesteryear-clients were quite simple: get costs under control quickly. They get lost or misplaced.

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Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software 3PL Purchasing Skills 55

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Cutting costs and maximizing value are hallmarks of an efficient transportation management system (TMS) solution. In fact, using a TMS solution decreases freight costs for more than 60 percent of companies surveyed, reports ARC Insights. However, the nature of a TMS is built to keep bargaining chips in the hands of each partner.

Negotiating Skills 79

Negotiating Skills Optimization Software Cost Reduction Price Reduction 79

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 21, 2015

You need to have someone to pick up your merchandise and get it to your customers without any additional hassle, difficulties, or negotiations of current prices. For example, the carrier may pay these costs at the time of border-crossing, and you can reimburse the carrier. Larger Network For Negotiations.

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Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement 94

Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

What would be more cost effective – booking spot rates or negotiating contract rates? Knowledge of the existing trends can also provide insight into what one may expect from the trucking industry in the coming year. Will there be a capacity crunch, demand – supply imbalance? Click HERE to sign up today!

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Negotiating Skills Industry Trucking Trends 48

Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Poorly optimized networks can have many undesirable outcomes, including loss of customers, runaway freight and labor costs, and siloed — rather than integrated — supply chain management. Engagement with the right MLP should be focused on developing a strong strategic approach and supported by expertise that may not be found in house.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Meeting 62

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

However, consolidating freight may require negotiations with carriers that shippers have not previously considered, so third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) tend to be the go-between for consolidating LTL shipments to FT. Although LTL shipping may appear more cost-effective, it is only as good as the volume used.

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Capacity Negotiating Skills Transportation Cost Reduction 69

Envase Technologies

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

We kicked off the year with a special webinar looking at the industry and market jointly presented by Envase and Kin Logistics. The past two years have hit the industry hard, driver shortages, port backups, even the cost of containers themselves, we’re all hoping 2022 will be a turning point. And it will. Who is My Customer?

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Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Webinar Tracking and Tracing 52

Envase Technologies

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

We kicked off the year with a special webinar looking at the industry and market jointly presented by Envase and Kin Logistics. The past two years have hit the industry hard, driver shortages, port backups, even the cost of containers themselves, we’re all hoping 2022 will be a turning point. And it will. Who is My Customer?

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Webinar Tracking and Tracing 52

GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

These giants have deep pockets, capable of offering low-cost, if not free, parcel shipping. Unfortunately, the volume of small packages shipped , as well as the variety of carriers used, can make keeping costs in check sound like a dream, inaccessible. Negotiate Shipping Rates Like a Pro. Partner with a 3PL.

Cost Reduction 60

Cost Reduction Material Savings Expense Reduction Negotiating Skills 60

Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

As supply chain disruptions have abated and truck capacity has loosened, negotiating power in the freight market has shifted from carriers back to the shippers. Earlier this year, RXO announced a program to provide rewards and cost savings to its carriers. RXO, based in Charlotte, N.C., 18 on the TT100 list of logistics companies.

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Supply Chain Software Collaboration Supply Chains Inventory Reduction 62

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 26, 2016

An internal solution will come with a cost, and you need to ensure resources are available for this reason. If the potential losses from an in-house solution are more than the potential costs of outsourcing, move forward with beginning the outsourcing process. Begin Negotiations With the Outsourcing Provider.

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Outsourcing Resource Reduction Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction 52

Transporeon

DECEMBER 14, 2016

In the past, each individual plant was responsible for their own logistics, be it negotiating rates with transportation companies, dock scheduling or other activities. We’re utilizing load tender management, both the no-touch process and the offer process, we’re utilizing reporting and we’re utilizing the pricing tables.

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Scenario Planning Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction 48

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2017

Today's blog is a continuation of yesterday's where we discussed cost management and KPIs with warehousing contracts using a real-world scenario. Now we dive a bit deeper with incentives, gain sharing, should-cost models, and governance in warehousing contracts. Some incentives are reducing UNIT PRICING. KPIs Question 1.

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Cost Reduction Price Reduction Warehousing Waste Reduction 66