Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

As I picked it up , I saw a twitter alert welcoming people to the APICS webinar with @lcecere on Agility that afternoon. As we went live with the webinar, I laughed. In this blog post, I publically answer the questions from the webinar. Q: What will be the role of the freight companies in the supply chain agility?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

To help our customers keep track and make informed decisions about their freight transportation options, we have developed “ a logistics eco-calculator” hosted on our website. Synopsis: GeTS Webinar 9th Sept 2021. We also look to reduce or eliminate the use of plastic packaging. million gallons of SAF this year.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. Download: The Impact of Big Data in the Supply Chain & Transportation Management Industry Webinar Replay, Transcript & Presentation.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 5, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our first post covered the Top 5 Freight Management blogs of 2016. It was also evident that many folks wanted more information around KPIs and Metrics, as our top 5 included two posts from this sub-category.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Last mile e-commerce, last mile technology, last mile metrics and white glove services make standard shipping conversations seem like child’s play, and the new focus on the last mile is anything but. Leveraging Metrics, Shippers Find Better Ways to Excel at Customer Service and Last Mile Services.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

The cloud-based supply chain software can be customized to suit your industry, your transportation , freight-forwarding and warehousing specialty, import-export regulations. The cloud-based logistics has lots of metric tools. Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

BONUS : Download the Guide To LTL Freight Mangement White Paper. P re-bid supply chain and customer analysis helps LTL shippers define strategic bid objectives, such as reducing costs or number of carriers, delivering goods to market more quickly, and addressing freight challenges within certain geographic areas.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Transportation management is no longer a tactical approach to simply moving freight and doing it at the lowest possible cost. Working with carriers and all the freight you manage to create continuous movement strategies is a win-win approach. Creating an Effective Transportation Management Program Run by Metrics.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2015

Since its inception, the 3PL industry has offered its services as single commodities or transactions rather than developing a holistic methodology that optimizes its services through aggregated capabilities such as freight rate negotiation and economies of scale. 3PL Logistics Transportation 3pl services'

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Shippers know truck carrier rates are the amount charged for transporting freight in a particular lane. First off, shippers should only use historical truck carrier rates for budgetary purposes such as planning transportation costs for certain freight. Is this a good idea? You Have A Good Amount Of Historical Data.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Even as the industry is becoming more data driven than ever before and cutting-edge software is increasingly used to manage freight from start to finish, the development of your sales team is still important. According to Supply Chain Quarterly , Quarter 4, 2011 issue: “Supply chain scorecards typically focus on operational metrics.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Today, we wrap up our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Yet, all metrics and scorecards are not equal, and you need to know what metrics should be included in your carrier scorecard. Our last post covered the Top 5 Supply Chain blogs of 2016.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 12, 2017

It manages inbound freight, not unlike the incoming blood supply from the lungs, and pumps it out to the remainder of your supply chain. For each weakness or issue, provide instructions on how to avoid delays and ensure adherence to appropriate carrier selection and freight classification. Note Shipment Volume and Weight Issues.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 20, 2022

For example, would we be willing to wait an extra day or two for our online orders to be delivered if we were to understand the impact of the decision on sustainability metrics? As a result, they have reduced their spend on air freight, a costly remedy for shipping delays, by almost 90%. This also helps lower their carbon footprint.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 14, 2017

Historically, TMSs were out of reach for companies moving less than $100 million in freight , but cloud-based systems give everyone a fair chance at the best rates. Even adding freight insurance, consolidating freight and intermodal shipments can be realized at lower costs than your company may have previously faced.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

meaningful and accurate performance metrics. In such cases, it’s advisable to look to experts in freight management, logistics, and reverse logistics systems implementation to optimize customer service and maximize potential profit. reverse logistic cycle time control. responsiveness to fluctuating market demands.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2017

It can include assembly and installation, furniture repair, pickups, and exchanges, reports Brian Straight of Freight Waves. Last mile eCommerce, last mile technology, last mile metrics and white glove services make standard shipping conversations seem like child’s play, and the new focus on last mile is anything but.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2015

To be clear, at Cerasis, our TMS, the Cerasis Rater , is not a pure SaaS TMS offering, only due to the fact that we also offer services that happen outside of the TMS such as carrier relations & rate negotiations, freight accounting services, freight claims, and other services. We call this SaaS TMS model Hybrid SaaS TMS.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 29, 2016

According to Supply Chain Digest , a TMS can be leveraged to improve freight consolidation efforts, enable intermodal shipping, improve reverse logistics processes or work to reduce delays and inefficiencies in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments. Increased freight consolidation opportunities. You might be inclined to say, “Yes.”

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2015

Well designed TMS systems contribute in all these stages and helps to take a business global through effective management of freight flows and increased efficiency throughout the distribution network. If your biggest pain point in transportation management is in LTL freight shipping, our TMS system is perfect. Evaluating TMS Systems.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

Preferred shippers maintain complete, detailed communications about each freight load with carriers. Implement a Transportation Management System (TMS) to comprehensively manage logistics surrounding and including the shipping function as well as related performance metrics. Combine one-way hauls into round trip hauls, when possible.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

As we head into 2016, we are featuring our most read articles of 2015 in our five main categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. Supplier Quality Management: What it is, 5 Key Metrics to Know & a 4 Step Supplier Evaluation Process. Read the full article here. .

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2015

Insufficient metrics employed by many business leaders often reflect only on areas like production labor efficiency and equipment usages—focusing inordinate amounts of emphasis on improvement in these isolated areas and failing to identify performance issues throughout the company. Conduct routine assessments. 16 Big Benefits Say, “Yes.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

This work is typically periodic to accompany a freight bid or an end-to-end project. This week, I will host our monthly webinar on S&OP: Why is it So Hard? Lora has written the books Supply Chain Metrics That Matter and Bricks Matter , and is currently working on her third book, Leadership Matters. Want to connect?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

WorldShipping.org cites data from The Network for Transit and the Environment that shows that measured by grams/kg/km air freight as the largest carbon footprint impact and steamships as the lowest. Diesel rail is twice that of steamships, and the impact from trucks, while a fraction of air, is three times rail. . Among the challenges: .

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

WorldShipping.org cites data from The Network for Transit and the Environment that shows that measured by grams/kg/km air freight as the largest carbon footprint impact and steamships as the lowest. Calculating the carbon footprint of a company’s comprehensive logistics framework is tremendously complex.

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3rdwave

JULY 20, 2020

Too often – make that almost always – importers and exporters (BCOs – Benefiticcial Cargo Owners) are dependent on their NVOCC, Freight Forwarder or 3PL (3PL) to provide them with visibility into their global supply chains. independent performance metrics and analytics for management decision support. LEARN MORE.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2015

It is that time of year again where we feature the most viewed articles on the Cerasis blog in each of the six main categories we write about: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. . INFOGRAPHIC] Optimize Manufacturing Operations with these 5 Golden Manufacturing Metrics. Digital Industry 4.0

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RFgen

MARCH 10, 2025

Mastering Inventory in 2025: Key Trends Watch Webinar Now WATCH WEBINAR What is Stock Balancing? Furthermore, efficient stock balancing reduces the need for costly emergency replenishments, which often involve expedited shipping and premium freight rates.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 24, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. Can we use premium freight? Can we get the supplies from an alternate source? Can we expedite? The same with Mercedes-Benz USA.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 25, 2016

We’ve discussed the importance of using parcel shippers , multi-carrier shipping programs and joint-ventures with Magento Freight Shipping in the past, but the importance of carrier selection is taking center-stage once more. But, that does not mean you shouldn’t explore them. Dashboarding Improves Communication in Your Operation.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2016

However, this means any problems that occur are capable of leading to severe skews of reports, metrics, and key performance indicators. This pricing model takes into account the volume and weight of a package in determining shipping cost, but shippers may have legacy systems that only account for traditional freight classification models.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Use key metrics and a scorecard system to understand if product is flowing as planned. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

In this free webinar, participants will learn a methodology for using LTL key process indicators (KPIs). The webinar will also cover ways to improve the number or on time shipments and improving customer service. The webinar will also cover ways to improve the number or on time shipments and improving customer service.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. To go through business transformation successfully, I believe change management is the first key success factor.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2012

In this free webinar, participants will learn a methodology for measuring LTL carrier performance. Webinar topics will include: 1.) The methodologies that will be described in the webinar will be simple and proven. They will also learn specific actions for reducing LTL carrier shipping costs.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

Editor's Note: As a third party logistics company with a focus on better Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight management, we have several shippers who are in the manufacturing industry. In today's post, we share 5 Golden Manufacturing Metrics that all manufacturing companies should understand to improve plant operations quality.

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