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13 KPIs to Track With a Transportation Management System
Key performance indicators (KPIs) are assigned benchmarks for evaluating progress toward your company goals. For shippers, using your transportation management system (TMS) to establish and track KPIs is crucial to understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your shipping operations and optimizing for the future. Deciding which KPIs to track can be difficult. That’s why GlobalTranz,…
Read More7 Steps To Ensuring Your Product Is Approved for Cross-border Freight Shipping to Mexico
Expanding your international freight shipping strategy can help your company stay competitive and protect your bottom line. In fact, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has reported that 45 percent of companies do business in other countries (that surely includes your competitors). Many of those U.S. shippers find great success in shipping to Mexico. As a…
Read MoreWhat is reverse logistics and how can you benefit?
As a shipper, you are probably always on the lookout for ways to save money and increase operational efficiencies to protect your bottom line. One solution that some companies struggle with is reverse logistics. This is the process of regaining value on returned products or its parts and materials by reintroducing them into the marketplace.…
Read MoreCombining Lean and Agile Supply Chains for Top Results
As a shipper, you know the supply chain is complex and ever-changing with many parts along the way that can impact your bottom line and customer results. To make it even more perplexing, recent technology innovations — including augmented reality, artificial intelligence and other solutions — have created both opportunities and challenges for shippers who…
Read MoreWhy You Need Transportation Optimization (And the Steps To Get There)
The shipping and transportation industry moves quickly. New services — as well as challenges — emerge in the marketplace on a consistent basis. That makes it imperative for shippers to constantly look out for solutions that make it easier to move product and keep customers happy. One way that shippers can stay ahead of the…
Read MoreCreate a Proactive Logistics Claims Management Strategy
How To Create a Proactive Logistics Claims Management Strategy Accidents happen. That’s why crafting a proactive strategy for freight claims management is vital to the long-term success of your business. Imagine this: you’ve spent your precious time and money fabricating and packaging an expensive shipment. As you sign for pickup and watch the truck pull…
Read MoreOptimize Your Supply Chain With 3PL Services From GlobalTranz
Optimize Your Supply Chain With 3PL Services From GlobalTranz With so many intricate details and nuances involved in supply chain management (SCM ), it can quickly become difficult and time-consuming to reduce costs and create efficiencies while still maintaining all the other important aspects of your business. Luckily, you don’t have to face these challenges…
Read MoreGlobalTranz: Your 3PL of Choice for Freight Shipping
GlobalTranz: Your 3PL of Choice for Freight Shipping If you are a company that relies heavily on freight shipping, you know that it can be quite an undertaking to get products from point A to B. That’s why GlobalTranz, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, combines top-notch industry expertise with a full suite of data-driven…
Read More5 Advantages of Hiring a 3PL Provider for Outsourcing Logistics
There are a multitude of benefits companies gain by outsourcing logistics and supply chain management to a value-added 3PL provider. Third party logistics offers an all-in-one solution for assembly, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Utilizing a 3PL provides businesses with a reliable logistics advantage and helps them maximize profitability through combined knowledge and resources. The following…
Read MoreYour Guide to a Successful 3PL Implementation Strategy
When it comes to choosing a new third-party logistics (3PL) partner, one of the most common concerns we hear about is change management. Logistics professionals are often worried that it would be too time-consuming to make a change so large, especially if it includes implementing a new transportation management system (TMS). They wonder if the…
Read MoreFAQ: Third-Party Logistics Services & 3PLs
FAQ: Third-Party Logistics Services & 3PLs What role do 3PLs play in the greater logistics industry? Logistics and transportation operations are an essential part of the supply chain process. A third-party logistics provider (known as a 3PL), is an outsourced company that helps businesses manage their logistics processes to achieve greater efficiency and reduce the…
Read More3PL Services & Types of 3PLs Explained
Many shippers have realized that working with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider leads to more efficiencies and cost savings. It also allows shippers to focus on their core competencies. But 3PL solutions are not one size fits all. There are a variety of third-party logistics services available, making it particularly important to choose the right…
Read More7 Tips for Choosing a 3PL Beyond Freight Rates
Today, more and more companies are recognizing the benefits of working with a third-party logistics (3PL) partner. But if you’re choosing a 3PL to work with strictly based on their rates, you could be missing out on key competitive advantages. Follow These Tips To Ensure You’re Choosing a 3PL that’s Right for You The process…
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