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[INFOGRAPHIC] Interesting Facts & Financial Breakdown of the Global Logistics Market

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: Almost 14 months ago we wrote one of our most popular posts entitled, “ The History of Supply Chain and Logistics Management ” contained a bit of history, definitions, and a great infographic visually going through the history of supply chain and logistics management. What is a Logistics Framework?

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Truckload Market Trends to Watch in 2022

GlobalTranz

In our white paper, 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook , we cover many of the lingering effects of the past two years, and the newest challenges truckload shippers can expect to face in the year ahead. Adapt to Truckload Trends With a 3PL Partner. White Paper: 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 4-8, 2013)

Talking Logistics

As was confirmed for me yet again this week at a conference, the most utilized supply chain and logistics application, the reigning champ of them all, is the Excel spreadsheet. XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter Earnings 2013. XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter Earnings 2013. On the 3PL front, C.H.

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[e-Book] The Essential Guide to Third Party Logistics: What is a 3PL, Considerations for Hiring, & How to Select & Implement a 3PL

GlobalTranz

We introduce our latest educational e-book ( we have several more here ): The Essential Guide to Third Party Logistics: What is a 3PL, Considerations for Hiring, & How to Select & Implement a 3PL. The term comes from the military. Fill out the form below to have it emailed to you right away!

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Understanding How Parcel Cost Control Reduces Total Transportation Costs

GlobalTranz

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. Furthermore, a 3PL’s nature implies an immediate surge in bargaining power, so carriers are more likely to offer rates lower than any other carrier-shipper contract.

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What Is Cross-Docking and Why Does It Matter?

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

All logistic professionals are focused on optimizing the supply chain and enhancing its efficiency. If you are looking to improve the efficiency of your company’s logistics, a cross-docking (aka. So it’s no surprise that the process was first created for military shipments in the 1950s. Making it work for you.

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Factors Affecting Logistics Within The Aerospace & Defense Industry

NFI Industries

Just this past year, military funding for aircraft reduced leading aircraft manufacturers to shift their attention towards commercial aircraft. The aerospace and defense industry makes for a complex and ever-changing supply chain. trillion 2.