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Why Strategic Partnerships Enable OTR Freight Management

GlobalTranz

Just a few years ago, many faced repeated price increases of more than 10-15 percent over . Centralized freight management drives efficiency and eliminates the hassle of traditional, chained-to-the-desk management styles. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Learn More.

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Shippers Navigating an Evolving LTL Marketplace

Blue Grace Logistics

Case Study. This could partially explain why port congestion did not decrease among East Coast ports even when the West Coast saw a reduction. Consumers are paying the price. The most reported habit changes were consumer price increases, by 70% of surveyed shippers, and expected service level decreases, by 69% of respondents.

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[Chart of the Week] Spot market rates set to resume slow downward trend after wild winter: Carriers, brokers have a duty to reduce risk of financial losses

FreightWaves SONAR

According to Transport Topics , the 25 th Annual Third-Party Logistics study noted, “93% of shippers agree that IT capabilities are a necessary element of 3PL expertise. Pricing managers and brokers can keep rates elevated for longer than conditions suggest they should. Download the White Paper.

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Managing the Realities of the “New Normal” LTL Shipping Environment

Blue Grace Logistics

Case Study. According to those surveyed, they are making this move to reduce costs, add revenue, and/or support company growth. These companies report that this move is also beneficial to their customers by improving costs, services, delivery times, efficiency, and a reduction in damaged goods. DOWNLOAD THE WHITE PAPER.

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How Freight & Transportation Data Can Trim Your Transportation Spend

GlobalTranz

Transportation spending is a perennial target of budget-cutting exercises, and a large, multi-faceted cost center for many companies; some may spend three to six percent of their materials costs on transportation. Accurate transportatin data is likely the single most important factor in a sustainable cost reduction plan.

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Building the Business Case for Supply Chain Risk Management

GlobalTranz

Next, your target audience in that market is super demanding both in terms of the price and quality. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download White Paper. That new market is kind of tricky and many companies like yours have failed to make it profitable.

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Integrating ERP and TMS: Why Your Business Needs Both Systems

GlobalTranz

TMS software provides the fastest returns on investment In the same study, TMS software was also found to be the quickest when it came to providing benefits equal to the costs of the system and its implementation. WHITE PAPER] The Current Factors Driving the Less Than Truckload Pricing Market. Download White Paper.