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Think of a TMS as your control tower, giving you high-level supply chain visibility. You can’t manage what’s not...
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The Benefits of Skipping the Middleman Smooth logi
Smooth logistics means minimizing supply chain steps, and fees, to optimize efficiency It is easy to see the surface...
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A Closer Look at Bid Analysis The internal and ext,
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The internal and external benchmarks that any serious logistics bid should hit are standards RLG knows well The global...
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5 Things CPOs Should Know About Logistics A CPO ha,
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A CPO has many responsibilities — but at the end of the day, the job is all about logistics. A CPO (Chief Procurement...
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8 Things to Look for When Revisiting a Logistics C,
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As your business needs change, the terms of your logistics supplier contract may need to change too. When revisiting...
Less-than-truckload shipping is a cost-effective way for businesses to deliver freight without paying for an entire...
Dealing with logistics contracts may take a lot of your time, but ignoring their finer details can cost you money....
When it comes to cost, shipping speed, and safety, there are benefits to both LTL shipping and parcel shipping, but one...
Damaged freight is par for the logistics course, but swift action can protect your bottom line. All freight claims are...
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Is 5PL the Future of Logistics? 3PLs have been aro
3PLs have been around for more than 50 years. 4PLs are much more modern, and 5PLs have taken the increased technology...
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Are Private Equity Firms the New Logistics Players,
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A look at how PEFs may be an important new direction for transport logistics Private equity firms (PEFs) have been part...
For years, businesses have relied on less-than-truckload (LTL) and full-truckload (FTL) shipping to get their goods to...
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How Visibility Clears Up Logistics Visibility is t,
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Visibility is the best way to make your supply chain more efficient — you have to see what’s not working to fix it....
Promising convenience and an on-demand ethos, the spot shipping market is on the rise. What does this mean for...
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6 Supply Chain Risks and How to Prepare for Them Y,
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Your supply chain can be unexpectedly disrupted at any point from production to warehouse to the last mile, but there...
Although transportation management systems are supposed to make your life easier, some might not show you the entire...
FTL shipping has a different pricing structure than LTL, but does that mean it has to be more expensive? Every business...
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The Importance of TMS Implementation A transportat,
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A transportation management system gives your logistics department 24/7 awareness of domestic and international...
With logistics costs on the rise, choosing the right LTL carrier is an important way to save money on shipping while...
In the ever-changing world of logistics operations, businesses of all sizes must be aware of trade regulations,...
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Is Google the Next Logistics Leader? From key inve
From key investments to semi-clandestine meetings, Google has shown interest in logistics for several years now. What...
The transportation logistics sector is full of two things: activity and acronyms. Here are some of the most common...
Logistics spending in America has risen more than 11% in the last year. This guide will help your shipping department...
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The 4 Must-Have Logistics Technology Capabilities,
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A clear look at indispensable technology that will help your logistics department thrive COVID-19 has exposed many...
Finding the right shipping carrier can be a lengthy process. These 11 key questions will help clarify the decision and...
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How Advanced Analytics and Technology Are Driving,
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Technology, including collecting and utilizing big data, is streamlining the logistics industry and giving companies...
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Distribution challenges around the coronavirus vaccine have brought cold chain shipping to the forefront of the...
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6 Things Today’s Customers Expect From Shippers In
In the age of e-commerce, customers want rapid shipping without a hefty price tag. Smart logistics operators know how...
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The Blockchain Logistics Buzz Blockchain banishes,
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Blockchain banishes inefficiencies by making logistics transparent Cargo theft is a billion-dollar problem, surpassing...
The supply chain management of tomorrow will have technology at its heart. Discover how the sector is evolving and what...
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Is 5PL the Future of Logistics? 3PLs have been aro
3PLs have been around for more than 50 years. 4PLs are much more modern, and 5PLs have taken the increased technology...
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6 Things Today’s Customers Expect From Shippers In
In the age of e-commerce, customers want rapid shipping without a hefty price tag. Smart logistics operators know how...
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6 Factors That Determine the ROI of Your WMS An ef
An effective logistics strategy can be helped — or hindered — by your WMS For businesses involved in the logistics...
Managing relationships with your shipping carriers goes beyond negotiating contracts. You must be able to analyze...
All carriers have shipping surcharges, but there are ways to reduce the amount you pay every month with careful...
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8 Big Picture Logistics KPIs to Monitor KPIs can k,
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KPIs can keep you on track, help you cut costs and take your business to the next level — especially when it comes to...
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10 Steps to Create a Healthy Logistics Vendor Rela
The best vendor relationships are beneficial to both parties. These steps can help build a partnership that will...
The most important asset for today's businesses is information. Learn how to capture, analyze and utilize your...
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6 Logistics Metrics That Drive Great Customer Expe
In an increasingly online world, customer experience transcends the brick and mortar space to play an important role in...
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5 Logistics Tactics to Win the Customer Experience
In an on-demand, e-commerce-driven world, customer experience is more important than ever. Here’s how logistics can...
The request for proposal is your company’s chance to audition potential logistics partners. If you want to find the...
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5 Factors That Unpack Your Logistics ROI Measuring
Measuring ROI is important for all businesses, from tiny startups to major corporations, to determine how to drive...
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8 Tips for Creating a Better Logistics Budget Is t,
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Is transportation spending eating up your budget? Here are 8 steps to building a better logistics budget for your next...
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The Blockchain Logistics Buzz Blockchain banishes,
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Blockchain banishes inefficiencies by making logistics transparent Cargo theft is a billion-dollar problem, surpassing...
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How RLG Eases the Back-Office Burden Optimizing yo
Optimizing your day-to-day tasks provides maximum breathing room. Here is how RLG can help. The hardest working...
Learn the most common packaging issues to avoid in order to minimize freight damage claims Minimizing freight claims...
When choosing the best carrier, the RFP process can seem time-consuming, tedious, and fraught with human error. RFP...
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Want Better LTL Shipping Rates? Here’s How Technol,
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Using a transportation management system to automate data collection and organization will help shippers secure more...
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A Look at the 5 Types of Carrier Contracts Carrier
Carrier contracts are more than a single document, as there are many different aspects to consider and cover when...
Changes to the NMFC are important to understand so your company doesn't make costly LTL classification mistakes. New...
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What Will LTL Look Like in 2021? From its hopeful,
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From its hopeful beginning to its uncertain conclusion, 2020 has been fraught with challenges for LTL carriers. There...
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Identifying and Solving the 5 Most Common Logistic,
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If you're experiencing problems with increasing logistics spend, you can curb the issue by identifying where you're...
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How Can Shipping Managers Recover From COVID-19? W,
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With full recovery expected to take up to 5 years, shipping managers must reprioritize their supply-chain strategy....
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Avoid These 8 Common LTL Mistakes LTL is an effici,
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LTL is an efficient and cost-effective way to ship — if you avoid these common blunders and get the most out of it LTL...
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7 Supply Chain Risk Planning Lessons From COVID-19,
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COVID-19 has changed the supply chain and taught logistics professionals how to better manage risk in the future Supply...
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The Truth About the Trucker Shortage Is the lack o,
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Is the lack of drivers a myth, or is there really a problem? Truckers are one of the foundations of global logistics,...
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How Will COVID-19 Affect the Future of LTL? 6 mont
6 months in, COVID-19 has changed the way businesses ship. With that in mind, here’s what the future of LTL might look...
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The Full Story on Full Truckload (FTL) Shipping Th,
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The pros and cons of full truckload shipping, and is it right for your business? 2019 to 2020 has been a rough road for...
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Freight Audit and Payment – Options and Best Pract,
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Learn what every business should expect from freight audit and payment tools/services, and how RLG can help guide you...
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A Breakdown of Logistics Benchmarking Successful b,
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Successful benchmarking relies on hitting key personal and industry targets. How well does your logistics model measure...
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6 Questions to Ask During Logistics Bid Analysis a,
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Cost is not the only determinant when it comes to choosing a logistics partner. Businesses who consider these 6 key...
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TMS, RLG and ROI — A Winning Logistics Relationshi,
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Transportation Management Systems are always a wise investment, but a global pandemic has put the many benefits into...
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6 Signs You’ve Found the Right Logistics Software,
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The right software can streamline logistics by increasing automation and using data for machine learning. Success will...
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Don’t Skip the RFQ While Social Distancing Many br,
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Many branches of global logistics have been slowed by COVID-19, but social distancing shouldn’t stop you from...
You can’t create a realistic budget if you don’t dive into the details of your logistics costs Recent statistics show...
The demand for warehouse space is on the rise. For business owners struggling to keep up, on-demand warehousing may...
The deadline for low-sulfur fuels will come into effect this year. Here’s what that means and how it might impact your...
The modern consumer expects fast, trackable shipping at low or no cost. Choosing the right last-mile carrier is the...
When it comes to shipping, one size does not fit all — and how you approach your strategy can impact your overall...
Every contract is a commitment, but are yearly agreements the best way to maximize savings? Getting the best possible...
Moving past estimates is the key to an accurate LTL pricing quote Less than truckload (LTL) freight is highly efficient...
Be clear on what you want to accomplish before you engage potential partners with the request for quote process The...
