GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Supply chain technology is a difficult, exhilarating topic to cover in detail. Supply chain managers will focus on several key supply chain technology implementations or considerations which will impact consumer spending habits, consumer-business interactions and performance measurement.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

Improving predictability in outcomes is valuable, but ensuring your supply chain is nimble enough to act on the data is even more so. With demand forecasting being complex, it is easy to lose supply chain visibility. The presence of data throughout the supply chain is vital to its evolution.

Procurement Analytics 62

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AIMMS

JUNE 25, 2019

You have tough decisions to make about your supply chain network design. About 38% of supply chain professionals say it takes weeks and 18% say it takes months to get the answers they need. What are the top 5 barriers to supply chain network design adoption? . – Tweet this. . – Tweet this.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Many companies struggled to link longer term plans with unexpected short term supply and demand issues. With increasing disruptions and uncertainty, teams need a way to continuously monitor and balance demand and supply in order to fine-tune operations. 2020 was full of surprises. Namely, manufacturing, food, and healthcare.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

However, technology has risen to dramatically alter the execution of supply chain functions. Technology poses the greatest opportunity for small- and medium-sized businesses to take advantage of innovative tools to ensure end-to-end tracking, visibility , and processing of products. Consumers Demand More Now.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

In today's highly competitive marketplace, it’s imperative for businesses to innovate new ways to streamline their supply chain and optimize productivity. Additionally, through a more stable and efficient supply chain, you can greatly enhance customer satisfaction and retention. Computerized Shipping and Tracking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

In today’s interconnected global economy, supply chains play a vital role in the success of businesses. Supply Chains Under Disruption: A Financial Toll Recent years have witnessed several disruptions that have shaken global supply chains, causing major financial setbacks for companies.

Manufacturing Procurement 113

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many risks and uncertainties in supply chain networks. Materials shortages , demand fluctuations and plan t closures have led many organizations to revisit their supplier relationships, as well as distribution and production locations. Read on for common use cases. . Stay tuned! .

Scenario Planning 71

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

What’s in the article: How shippers are using technology. So, to learn more about these challenges and how companies are addressing rate increases, capacity restraints, and other issues, we sponsored a survey. More than 67% of those surveyed experienced LTL cost increases of 5-14%. Shippers Are Leveraging Technology.

Optimal Sourcing 62

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 29, 2020

Penske Logistics senior vice president of global sales Joe Carlier will join a panel of experts in a May 21 webinar hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) on the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study. That would be technology. What are top challenges in the modern supply chain?

Supply Chain Planning Software 31

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AIMMS

JULY 13, 2020

Integrated Business Planning (IBP), as defined by its creators at Oliver Wight , is “the business planning process that extends the principles of S&OP throughout the end-to-end supply chain, product, service and customer portfolios, customer demand and strategic planning, to deliver one seamless management process.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Many companies struggled to link longer term plans with unexpected short term supply and demand issues. With increasing disruptions and uncertainty, teams need a way to continuously monitor and balance demand and supply in order to fine-tune operations. 2020 was full of surprises. Namely, manufacturing, food, and healthcare.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2015

In today’s post, we will cover the four emerging technologies which 3PLs must consider as a part of their service offerings. In the least, 3PLs must understand these emerging technologies so that one day they may integrate into logistics service providers ‘ company practices to better serve customers. 3D Printing.

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Triskele Logistics

MAY 27, 2018

Where would any of our industries be without the technology we have today? As technology use grows and develops, as do our industries, reaping the benefits of others' innovative ideas. As mobile phones took off, their use in the supply chain skyrocketed.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Today we will talk about how supply chain mobility will aid in this pursuit, but first let's take a look at what it means to manufacturers. And in today's modern world, supply chain mobility is quickly driving more efficient productivity. . How often do you hear the term, “productivity in manufacturing?”

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . Supply chains, both international and domestic, are under constant pressure to reduce their costs and enhance performance at the same time.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

For these companies, the use of a dedicated transportation management system, such as Cerasis™ Rater , can be deployed to lower transportation costs across the entire supply chain. However, costs can be further reduced through the use of a warehouse management system (WMS). Understanding Warehouse Management Systems.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 9, 2019

It helps businesses mitigate financial loss arising from unforeseen events that may disrupt their supply chain. Transporting goods from one location to another is a crucial part of the supply chain. Hence, transport or cargo insurance should be an essential part of a shipper’s supply chain risk management strategy.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

Understanding how different factors affect the supply chain remains a top priority for research firms around the globe. This unwavering drive represents the continued interest in advancing today’s capabilities with state-of-the-art technology and adaptability. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends.

Manufacturing Procurement 65

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AIMMS

JUNE 25, 2019

You have tough decisions to make about your supply chain network design. About 38% of supply chain professionals say it takes weeks and 18% say it takes months to get the answers they need. What are the top 5 barriers to supply chain network design adoption? . Ho w do you overcome these issues? .

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

However, modern technologies are dramatically changing procurement trends and how procurement professionals operate and their role in the company. Why Is Technology Driving Procurement Trends and the Role of Procurement? How Is Procurement Gaining a Larger Following? However, many of these processes are becoming increasingly automated.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Technology and Manufacturing: It is a Part of the Cerasis DNA & How we Empower our Manufacturing Shippers. At Cerasis, our backbone is business process improvement through technology. Our technology department in Tulsa is comprised of several developers who solve our customers’ transportation management needs.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2021

webinar, C.H. Robinson experts provided in-depth analysis of current supply and demand trends, our updated forecast, and the impact of global import volumes on North American freight transportation. These topics are highly relevant to a wide range of shippers, and the answers may help you make more informed supply chain decisions.

Price Reduction 104

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Today we continue our “Top Blog Posts” series, after covering the top posts in manufacturing , supply chain , logistics , and transportation so far, by bringing you a subject all of us must focus on: Business. To SaaS or not to SaaS? I knew what had to be done, YET, I was scared to tell my boss.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2015

Outsourcing in the supply chain of logistics teams may sound farfetched. According to Supply Chain 24/7 , Target is taking a cost cutting plan to the extreme, setting the company to save $2 billion while increasing their supply chain capabilities. Chippewa Boots. Benefits of a 3PL.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

Notwithstanding many sound reasons for reshoring , an Information Technology and Innovation Foundation report indicates that U.S. Nexant conducted a survey of the plastics industry , in collaboration with Plastics News , to understand reshoring trends and the effect on the North American market. Future Outlook of Reshoring in America.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

This level of connectivity will have profound social, political and economic consequences, and increasingly form part of our everyday lives, from the cars we drive and medicines we take, to the jobs we do and the governance systems we live in, to even the business technology systems we use.

Manufacturing Procurement 107

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

truck drivers still use paper logs to track hours of service, despite the federal mandate, says a new survey with 2,400 respondents from software-as-a-service (SaaS) company Teletrac Navman that provides GPS fleet tracking. . Even still, one-third of U.S. Can I negotiate better dollar per pound rate with them?

Capacity 48

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

However, more 3rd Party Logistics Companies are expanding into the realm of putting an emphasis on the supply chain and engagement in the intermediary processes. Shippers report capacity as their top concern for selecting a 3PL service provider, specifically 65 percent of surveyed shippers. What Is the Company’s History?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 19, 2017

2017 is projected to be a year in which more shippers break out of the mold, embracing newer transportation management systems ( TMSs ). Meanwhile, 2008 was a time when the deployment of cloud-based technologies was in infancy, so some companies may not have understood survey questions and their applicability to existing operations.

Vendor Strategies 55

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Through the use of data-driven technologies and better allocation of assets, resources, and value-added services, according to Joseph O’Reilly of Inbound Logistics, 3PLs have seen an uptick in contracts, and 72 percent of shipper’s report plans to increase outsourcing of services to 3PLs. Drayage Management.

Negotiating Skills 55

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

As a result, shortages are alleviating across the board, and supply constraints caused by record demand for chips during the pandemic are less widespread. But, while chip demand is receding, it is not enough to spell the end of the shortage as supply challenges will likely remain in place into 2023.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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Locus

MARCH 20, 2023

Digital technologies have evolved and birthed an empowered customer. The modern customer is aware of their needs and possesses the knowledge and skills to efficiently utilize information and tools to fulfill them. Another survey by Deloitte found that 63% of consumers are willing to pay extra for same-day delivery.

Efficiency 52

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2017

As a distribution center manager, you administer a critical link in the retail supply chain. Without it, many of your center’s key systems either run inefficiently or not at all. Cell phones as a tool in distribution centers and warehouses. Some larger companies are even developing their own internal applications.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2016

In a 2012 survey by Forrester and Zebra Consulting, reports Cigniti Technologies , only 15 percent of manufacturers had implemented at least one Industrial Internet of Things solution. In other words, the supply chain will become more of a hive-mind, working together to ensure the customers and retailers are always satisfied.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2016

This is the fundamental concept behind most supply chain processes, so let’s take a closer look at what was expected versus what happened. Integration of e-commerce with IoT-based technologies. Mandated integration of dealer-manufacturer systems. The State of Manufacturing: eCommerce, Analytics, and Robotics.

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