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3 Characteristics of Modern Logistics Providers

Need a modern logistics provider to address your logistics needs?

Learn about the technologically savvy, quality oriented, and resilient services ProTrans has to offer.

3 Characteristics of Modern Logistics Providers Business operations have changed dramatically over the years – especially in regards to logistics. Before the modern internet age, operations like supply chains and logistics were necessary but were often treated like an isolated operation from the rest of product life cycle. Each individual opera...

5 Factors to Help Achieve Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply chain waste costs companies (and ultimately consumers) billions of dollars each year.

So, what can be done?

Learn from today's blog!

5 Factors to Help Achieve Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain waste is costing companies (and ultimately consumers) billions of dollars each year. According to a study done in the United Kingdom, by Zencargo, these inefficiencies are costing UK businesses more than £1.5 billion ($1.98 billion) each year. In the United States, supply chain waste ...

Shortages 2023: 4 goods facing tight supplies this year

"Specific circumstances — from geopolitical and environmental turmoil to localized demand surges and more — are leading to stockouts of some goods."

Supply Chain Dive takes a look at the goods that could give procurement officers a headache this year.

Shortages 2023: 4 goods facing tight supplies this year Even as supply chain chokepoints ease for many products, world events still weigh on the availability of some key goods.

Full Logistics Management

Logistics management is crucial for your supply chain operations to function properly and can greatly improve your customer satisfaction. So, what is logistics management?

Learn everything you need to know in today's blog!

Full Logistics Management If you run your company’s supply chain operations, you know that those functions do not just happen automatically. Each step is highly analyzed and processed for the best outcome for you and your customer. When you initiate your supply chain operations through QA measures, like the PDCA Cycle, you...

Winning with Inventory Management

Inventory management is an imperative function of running your business.

Take a look at a few inventory management techniques to make sure you are winning at inventory management.

Winning with Inventory Management According to a Waspbarcode study of over 1,100 small businesses, as many as 43 percent of small business owners still count their stock by hand. If that is not surprising, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that in June 2019, U.S. companies had nearly $2 trillion tied up in inventory. Experts believe ...

Project Management Principles

Project management principles can be very useful when it comes to completing projects or tasks.

Check out these common principles and management styles used in project management!

Project Management Principles Often, project management is associated with fields like construction, engineering, or web design, but it has more rapidly become a part of most companies’ operations. Any time a company wishes to undertake a new project or move a task towards completion, PMPs can help. PMPs are made up of five ba...

January is national Crockpot month and our team celebrated with a pitch-in!

Some comfort food is just what we needed on this cold day.

Thanks Engagement Team for another fun event!

Steps to Improve Logistics Processes

Learn the steps to reduce wait times, cut costs, and increase efficiency in logistics processes with today's infographic!

Steps to Improve Logistics Processes Companies often want ways to improve their logistics processes. They want to reduce wait times, cut costs, or increase efficiency. While each situation is different, there are many generalized approaches companies can take to make their logistics processes more effective. Here are a few simple measu...

Shippers regain buying power as air cargo fundamentals shift

"Lower rates and increased air cargo capacity may benefit shippers in 2023, as carriers contend with lower demand."

Read more from Supply Chain Dive.

Shippers regain buying power as air cargo fundamentals shift Softening rates and new market capacity are pushing many to rethink their air freight strategies.

ProTrans International Announces Supplier Excellence Award Recipients

ProTrans is eager to announce its 2022 Supplier Excellence Award Winners. We are honored to recognize carriers who have shown great skill and persistence in categories such as Local Carrier and Large Truckload Carrier as well as the prestigious President's Award.

Each of our more than 5000 carriers, globally, are a vital part of our efforts to deliver premium service and exceed our customers' expectations.

We're honored to recognize these carriers for going above and beyond in supporting our mission. Thank you all and congratulations to the winners!

ProTrans International Announces Supplier Excellence Award Recipients Indianapolis, IN – ProTrans International, LLC, an award-winning Indianapolis based transportation and supply chain management provider that specializes in Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Freight Consolidation, Freight Management Services, and Inventory and Fulfillment Management, today announced its...

EDI: Electronic Data Interchange

EDI, or Electronic Data Interchange's standardization can help trade partners today improve efficiency, eliminate waste, and overall, improve their bottom line.

Read today's blog to learn the ins and outs of EDI!

EDI: Electronic Data Interchange What is edi? What are the standards? Learn how electronic data interchange is used to make companies much more efficient and effective.

The Effect Consolidated Shipping has on Supply Chain Costs

One of the worst things a company can do is sabotage themselves on shipping costs.

Read today's blog to learn about the cost benefits of consolidated shipping!

The Effect Consolidated Shipping has on Supply Chain Costs     One of the worst things companies can do is to sabotage themselves on shipping costs. Many companies are overpaying for their shipping because they ship small amounts of non-critical freight on large trucks without fully utilizing the space. Companies do not have to waste their shipping dollar...

High-frequency truckload data suggests the freight market is stabilizing

"If the first few weeks of the new year are an early omen, then the freight market may have bottomed in the fourth quarter and carriers can look forward to a far less volatile market in 2023."

Learn more from this FreightWaves article.

High-frequency truckload data suggests the freight market is stabilizing Early freight data and channel checks would suggest the freight market could be stabilizing and clearer skies are ahead.

Logistics Tech | How Do You Stack Up?

To know for sure how your company fares, take a look at most companies’ logistics technology levels and see how they compare to an outsourced option, like a 3PL’s.

Logistics Tech | How Do You Stack Up? Many companies, today, are falling behind with their logistics technology. They either try and save money to operate in-house or feel they can accomplish the same output as an outsourced option can. That is often not the case. Most companies either cannot afford or do not have access to the technolo...

The Importance of International Trade

"International trade is essential to the world economy – each nation trading its goods and services with each other is able to make them all stronger than they would be able to alone."

Read more about the importance of international trade in today's blog!

The Importance of International Trade In a recent blog, Lower Retail Import Levels Fuel Debate: Free Trade vs. Protectionism, it was discussed whether or not international trade was important. Looming trade wars, other external threats, and worry over protecting American jobs and interests can cause readers concern about whether or not....

Why the International Postage Imbalance & What We Can Do About It

Have you ever wondered why it's so much cheaper to buy a Chinese product from eBay or Amazon and have it shipped to your home than for similar American products?

Learn why there is an international postal imbalance and what can be done about it in today's blog.

Why the International Postage Imbalance & What We Can Do About It Have you ever wondered why it is so much cheaper to buy a Chinese product from eBay or Amazon and have it shipped to your home than for similar American products? It is true – according to Amazon’s Vice President of Global Policy Paul Misener, you can buy a one pound package from South Carolina....

Lean Management & Six Sigma - Everything You Need to Know

Learn how Lean Management and Six Sigma business philosophies guide corporate improvement, make companies stronger, and help companies differentiate themselves from their competition in today's blog!

Lean Management & Six Sigma - Everything You Need to Know Companies today are always looking for ways to get ahead. They need to find ways to provide more value to their customers and trim the fat at the same time. Lean Management and Six Sigma principles can help them do just that. Lean Management and Six Sigma principles are an efficient, effective busin...

US, Mexico and Canada take on 5 initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience

U.S. President Joe Biden, President of Mexico Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau met this week in Mexico City to discuss, "initiatives to improve North American supply chain resilience and grow industries."

Read more from Supply Chain Dive.

US, Mexico and Canada take on 5 initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience The countries plan to collaborate on projects such as mapping critical minerals and assessing future manufacturing labor needs.

Key Performance Indicators: Getting Company Processes on Target

Today's blog post goes back to the basics - KPIs!

Read below to learn more about the development and benefits of KPIs.

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Key Performance Indicators: Getting Company Processes on Target It is often said in the corporate world that “What gets measured gets managed,” a quote attributed to the late management guru, Peter Drucker. Drucker was correct in that companies cannot improve their processes or manage their problems without first establishing a baseline and discovering a way...

Four Aspects to Evaluate when Choosing a 3PL Provider

Whether you’re making the choice to change your current logistics provider or looking to outsource ongoing operations, take these 4 factors into consideration.

https://protrans.com/four-aspects-to-evaluate/

Four Aspects to Evaluate when Choosing a 3PL Provider Whether you’re making a choice to change your current logistics provider or looking to outsource ongoing operations, choosing a 3PL partner should involve an analysis of your company’s needs. Identifying your companies exact requirements will make the process of choosing a logistics provider eas...

Port Houston to move forward with container dwell fee in February

"Containers left to dwell at the Bayport and Barbours Cut Terminal will start accruing fees beginning on the eighth day after the expiration of free time."

Read more from Supply Chain Dive below.

https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/Port-Houston-sustained-dwell-fee-set-February-1-2023/639538/

Port Houston to move forward with container dwell fee in February The fee has now been reinstated after being postponed due to delays from the port’s external software developer.

Cutting "Carbs": Zero Emission Transport Vehicles

Cutting carbs is a popular New Year's resolution for many people - and vehicles!

Carbon emissions and harmful greenhouse gases are one of the largest sustainability concerns for logistics companies today.

Learn how the implementation of renewable natural gas is helping carriers reduce their carbon footprint in today's blog.

https://protrans.com/blog-cutting-carbs-zero-emission-transport-vehicles/

Cutting "Carbs": Zero Emission Transport Vehicles One of the largest sustainability concerns for logistics companies today is carbon emissions and harmful greenhouse gases. According to the EPA and other watchdog groups, the United States transportation industry accounts for 50% of nitrous oxide gas and 25% of harmful greenhouse gas the US releases...

Buckle up and dive into this FreightWaves infographic on seat belt safety!

Trucking- Keeping Up With the Industry

Every year, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) issues a survey that lays out the top concerns facing the trucking industry.

Check out the guide below to see what is going on in modern trucking.

https://protrans.com/trucking-keeping-up-with-the-industry-updated-pp93/

Trucking- Keeping Up With the Industry Trucking is one of the most vital portions of the United States economy today – every single industry is affected by it. On average, trucks haul roughly 71% of all freight tonnage in the US (about 10.5 billion tons of freight) each year. However, with the US economy strengthening the last few year...

Regulation - Keeping Up With Logistics and Supply Chain Regulations

Regulations are one of the largest concerns faced by the trucking industry today.

Keep up with the logistics and supply chain regulations in today's blog post: https://zcu.io/qrWO.

Regulation - Keeping Up With Logistics and Supply Chain Regulations   Regulations are one of the largest concerns faced by the trucking industry today. On the one hand, they strive to promote health and safety for commercial drivers and other motorists, but on the other, they often increase the difficulty of trucking and reduce the available workforce. Each regulat...

Container shipping’s ‘big unwind’: Spot rates near pre-COVID levels

"West Coast rates back near pre-pandemic norms, East Coast closing in."

Learn more from FreightWaves https://zcu.io/iZWZ.

Container shipping’s ‘big unwind’: Spot rates near pre-COVID levels Trans-Pacific spot rates fell first. Trans-Atlantic spot rates and Asia-U.S. contract rates look like they’re next in line.

Third-party logistics partners offer unique and customizable options to help businesses succeed.

Learn more about the advantages a 3PL can provide here: https://zcu.io/5Mmo.

The Effect Consolidated Shipping has on Supply Chain Costs

Learn how partnering with a 3PL can make consolidated shipping more effective for your supply chain in today's blog!

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The Effect Consolidated Shipping has on Supply Chain Costs     One of the worst things companies can do is to sabotage themselves on shipping costs. Many companies are overpaying for their shipping because they ship small amounts of non-critical freight on large trucks without fully utilizing the space. Companies do not have to waste their shipping dollar...