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…
Why 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…
Carrier Update from LEI – 03/02/2023 Weather Updates: Freeze protection services are active across the U.S. for points west and north of Texas up through Minnesota, New York through Maine, and Canada. Freezable freight should have protection added, which may result in additional charges and transit delays from carriers’ strategic rerouting of equipment to protect…
Transportation Terminology: The Definitive Reference Guide There are many logistics terms to consider, such as last mile logistics and last mile delivery, but they end up sounding confusing because all freight has a last mile portion. It’s incredibly complex and subject to the unique view of each person and how they perceive the industry. Whether…
What Is Freight Class and How To Calculate It (Plus, Get Your Printable How-To Guide) As a shipper, you probably have asked at one point or another “what is freight class?” You’ve probably even wondered “how to calculate freight class.” With everything that a shipper needs to know, it can get confusing. In our guide…
Combining 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 —…
The Evolution and History of Supply Chain Management (And What That Means For You) During the past 30 years, the supply chain has experienced a vast modernization that was once unimaginable. Technology — including transportation management systems and e-commerce platforms — has provided innovative solutions that have helped shippers thrive in ever-expanding global supply chains. Regardless, many…
6 Important Tips For Effective Logistics Management Republished from GlobalTranz.com Efficient management is the key to success, especially in supply chain management. There are various factors involved in effective logistics management — for example, automation and perfect coordination. But there is always a scope for improvising the logistics process. In times of growth, companies must…
How GlobalTranz Can Improve Your Reverse Logistics Processes for Profitability Republished from GlobalTranz.com It’s no secret that businesses rely on profit margins and income to stay afloat. So imagine what would happen if your business started seeing heavy product returns out of the blue? Unplanned returns can cause disruption in your shipping operations and diminish…