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How LTL Shippers Can Avoid Costly Reweighs and Reclassifications
Apr 2, 2025

How LTL Shippers Can Avoid Costly Reweighs and Reclassifications

As an LTL (Less Than Truckload) freight shipper, every cost-saving opportunity matters. Unfortunately, unexpected fees from weight and class adjustments or unforeseen accessorial charges can eat away at your bottom line. Let’s break down what causes reweighs, reclassifications, and extra accessorial fees and how you can minimize them. Understanding Weight and Inspections (W&Is) Accurate shipment…

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Bridging the Gap: Enhancing ERP with a Transportation Management System
Mar 11, 2025

Bridging the Gap: Enhancing ERP with a Transportation Management System

In the world of logistics, efficiency is everything. Companies are constantly looking for ways to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve visibility across their supply chains. Two common systems play a role in managing these goals: Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. While ERPs are designed to integrate multiple business functions,…

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Upcoming NMFC Changes: What Commodities Will Be Impacted and How to Prepare
Mar 3, 2025

Upcoming NMFC Changes: What Commodities Will Be Impacted and How to Prepare

Are you an LTL professional trying to determine which commodities will be affected by the upcoming NMFC changes in July 2025? You’re not alone. Many in the industry are struggling to understand how the latest updates to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system will impact their freight. While the NMFTA (National Motor Freight Traffic…

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Explosive Growth, Logistical Chaos—And a Game-Changing Fix
Feb 19, 2025

Explosive Growth, Logistical Chaos—And a Game-Changing Fix

When rapid growth is a good problem to have, managing logistics shouldn't be the issue that holds you back. Yet for one high-tech manufacturer, skyrocketing demand exposed cracks in their supply chain—costly inbound shipments, sensitive equipment requiring specialized handling, and a just-in-time inventory strategy that was becoming unsustainable. Their internal Traffic Management team was stretched…

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Supply Chain Blind Spots: How 4PLs Provide the Visibility You’re Missing
Feb 12, 2025

Supply Chain Blind Spots: How 4PLs Provide the Visibility You’re Missing

Supply chain inefficiencies can really trip you up and impact your customers. Missed delivery deadlines, unexpected costs, and disjointed operations often result from a lack of visibility across your supply chain. Enter Fourth-Party Logistics providers (4PLs), whose business intelligence tools and real-time tracking capabilities are transforming how manufacturers and distributors navigate these challenges. Seeing Beyond…

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Where Logistics Meets Loyalty: Transforming Customer Experience in Supply Chains
Feb 12, 2025

Where Logistics Meets Loyalty: Transforming Customer Experience in Supply Chains

In manufacturing and distribution, the customer experience often hinges on what happens after the order is placed. The quality of your products may be unmatched, but if delivery is late, incomplete, or inaccurate, customer satisfaction plummets. Logistics—the backbone of supply chain operations—plays a pivotal role in shaping the customer experience. When you think about logistics,…

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From Skeptic to Advocate: How Joseph Barrer Found His Calling at Global Logistics
Jan 29, 2025

From Skeptic to Advocate: How Joseph Barrer Found His Calling at Global Logistics

When it comes to logistics and freight management, few professionals possess the hands-on experience and transformative vision of Joseph Barrer, Global Logistics's Sr. Director of Business Development. From his early days as a college student working seasonally at UPS to leading innovative freight solutions at Global, Joe’s career is a testament to the power of…

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[NEW GUIDE] Are Your Logistics Partners Holding You Back?
Jan 15, 2025

[NEW GUIDE] Are Your Logistics Partners Holding You Back?

Your logistics strategy is more than just a back-office function—it’s a critical lever for profitability. Whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor, or direct-to-consumer brand, your ability to move products efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time directly impacts your ROI. Despite this, too many businesses overlook the role of their logistics partner in driving growth and cutting costs…

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