GlobalTranz

JULY 22, 2019

Key performance indicators (KPIs) refer to the targeted goals that rely on metrics to provide a snapshot of the health of your operation. They connect data and metrics with an evaluation of whether your operation performs as expected and what strengths or weaknesses may exist.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2017

The answer lies using these omnichannel supply chain metrics to carefully track and improve operations continuously. This is a simple key performance indicator (KPI), another name for metrics, to track. If vendors fall behind on this metric, you may need to re-evaluate your partnerships or expand your list of approved vendors.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 16, 2020

This is part two of the Top 10 Metrics to Track and Manage Risk in the Supply Chain article. The post Top 10 Metrics to Track and Manage Risk in the Supply Chain – Part 2 appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Check out part one here. Now, figuring out the best way.read More.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 15, 2020

The post Top 10 Metrics to Track and Manage Risk in the Supply Chain – Part 1 appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. According to the Harvard Business Review, “vital information is often not available or accessible across their global teams. As a.read More.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2020

The post What Are the Most Important 2020 Freight Metrics to Know? appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Then, coronavirus happened to spread, and now, it will impact global supply chains. It is only a matter of time. Fortunately, understanding the facts.read More.

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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. 10 Tips to Remain Competitive and Have an Effective Transportation Management Strategy. 10 Tips to Remain Competitive and Have an Effective Transportation Management Strategy.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Today's post will cover the top 5 Transportation Management blogs from 2016 so far. Top Transportation Management Blogs from the First Half of 2016 So Far. The transportation management blogs category most top viewed blog posts from the first half of 2016 included several elements of the transportation management.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. If cost reduction is not the only thing to measuring supply chain performance, that begs the questions: "Maybe we should be measuring other Supply Chain Management activities and what would they be?". Ensuring that lost sales are minimized. Read more. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2021

What is the Perfect Delivery Metric? Improving on this metric will always involve a focus on people and processes, but often also includes implementing new, more robust, supply chain applications. The wrong metrics drive suboptimal behaviors and metrics can often be manipulated.

Sourcing Strategies 271

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 14, 2018

Transportation Management Data Insights Lead to Collaboration, Reduced Shipping Costs, & Beating the Capacity Crunch In this “The Freight Project Podcast” episode you’ll hear : The value to a business to have an executive in charge of driving change and innovation. Download the E-Book. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

We trudge on with our top posts from our main blog categories by page view for all of 2014 from the Cerasis blog by featuring another area Cerasis is an expert in: Transportation. Then, the next most popular centered around transportation business practices such as transportation accounting and management.

Expense Reduction 232

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

With the amount of transportation management data each has access to now, along the coming tsunami of data that will be hitting the market over the next few years both shippers and carriers realize transparency is good. Transportation Management Data Resources. We hope you enjoy! Download E-Book. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

Companies that integrate reverse logistics systems into their logistics systems distinguish themselves from competitors in: effective management of inventory availability and cost. meaningful and accurate performance metrics. Effective Cost Management Driven By Reverse Logistics Systems. reverse logistic cycle time control.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2016

Take a look at how a business can use technology, metrics, and services to improve transportation processes, which range from supplier shipping to route optimization. Businesses are often left with questions about the origination of such data.

Metrics 120

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2015

Building a strong transportation management foundation is a critical prerequisite for companies to execute their supply chain strategies and achieve their growth and financial objectives. When it comes to transportation management, what are the attributes or components of a solid foundation?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

That means identifying areas of waste, overlap and large volumes and enabling continuous improvement through the use of transportation metrics to track performance. Leveraging data for continuous improvement makes transportation optimization more synonymous with managed transportation. Learn More.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

Importance of Metrics in Reverse Logistics Management. To monitor progress against its reverse logistics management plan, a company needs metrics that measure the financial impact of returns on the firm and on other members of the supply chain. Key Reverse Logistics Management Elements. Gate keeping.

Reverse Logistics 120

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2017

These questions reflect why technology and effective transportation management, including the use of a transportation management system (TMS) and the Internet of Things (IoT), is key to the efficient execution of last mile delivery and service. Use a TMS That Handles Last Mile Demands Too. Technology must function 24/7.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

Measure Transportation Performance. Shippers should not view transportation providers as transactional, but rather as strategic partners. Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) measure how well the shipper-transportation provider does in daily continuous improvement. Problem-solving methods. If not, Why?

Waste Reduction 120

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 14, 2017

Transportation management systems ( TMSs ) are not a new concept, but where they are hosted now, in the cloud, is still new to the shipping industry. The cloud offers unique benefits to shippers, vendors, customers and logistics providers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

However, as carbon taxes and emissions reporting requirements continue increasing, supply chain professionals face mounting pressures from inside and outside their organizations to measure and improve performance against new, nebulous sustainability metrics. Freight transportation makes up over 10% of total global carbon emissions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The latter refers to a single variable standard (SVS), by which one metric, such as cases per hour, is expected to tell all. What’s more, because an SVS approach only accounts for one metric at a time, a host of other equally if not more important metrics are bypassed, leaving you largely in the dark. Ad infinitum.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

OTR freight represents a long-standing aspect of supply chain operations and transportation management. M odern transportation networks and supply chains continuously adapt to market volatility and transitions. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. Applications that operate in this horizon are manufacturing or production planning, demand sensing, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI), and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2024

Revenue management is siloed and distinct from demand management, while Transportation Management (TMS) has nothing in common with Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP). The answer is not as simple as connecting Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to Advanced Planning (APS). Lack of aligned metrics.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Why Strategic Partnerships Enable OTR Freight Management. OTR freight represents a long-standing aspect of supply chain operations and transportation management. As the industry evolves and innovations improve, OTR freight management technologies offer?? transportation management optimization ?to

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

State-of-the-art warehouse, labor and transportation management systems are designed to facilitate the kind of real-time data analysis necessary for spotting cost-saving, productivity-enhancing, margin-building opportunities. Keep Your Eyes on the Road. Byron Davis, Senior Director, Client Services, Open Sky Group.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

We’re sharing seven best practices to improve OTR transportation management, enabling shippers to stay competitive in the face of disruption. Analytics provides visibility into your transportation network and operations. Let’s take a closer look at how to turn these practices into action. Track Carrier Performance Data.

Optimal Sourcing 221

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

When it comes to the logistics industry, whether it's transportation management contracts or warehouse contracts, there are a million moving parts, and as many questions. Customer metrics. Use the Warehouse/3PL Transportation Management System (TMS) to optimize lanes and routes to save 15% + cost Reduction.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2023

The inbound truck may need to go to the front of the line; A yard management system needs to be integrated to the WMS to make this happen. Flowthrough needs planning that spans across both warehouse and transportation management systems. The truck might have cubed or weighed out and the WMS does not know this.

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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. Omnichannel Supply Chain Metrics: What Should Supply Chain Leaders Measure? The Many Types of Inventory Management Technology.

Supply Chain Software 151

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Not all the transactional data, just the data required to calculate a metric or make a decision. Thirdly, the decision to be executed is then pushed back to the relevant application, whether that be a transportation management system or a planning solution. So, we deploy an agent on an SAP environment.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 19, 2019

Use the Correct Metrics. Therefore, using the correct metrics is crucial. Therefore, stay away from “Total” metrics. These metrics would include Total Spend, Total Number of Shipments, Total Accessorial Cost, Total Weight, etc. Metrics like these show the relationship between two datasets that are similar but not exact.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

We continue our series on strategic shipping by going into detail of the 10 main areas that shippers can turn to in order to have a strategic logistics and transportation management mindset. 6 Benefits of Using the Right Data in Logistics & Transportation Management for Continuous Improvement. Metrics and KPIs.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 20, 2017

The question becomes, “how are you comparing your transportation metrics to what’s happening around you?” You need to explore the metric relationships to see the full story. Reviewing the metrics simultaneously helps identify potential cause-and-effect relationships.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Why company culture is something that shippers should ask about when looking to hire a transportation management partner like Cerasis. How To Shift From Tactical To Strategic Logistics and Transportation Management To Create A Competitive Advantage. Innovation & Strategy Resources for Shippers. Download E-Book.

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