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OPTIMIZ + Microsoft Azure
ProTrans is proud to announce that we have moved our transportation management system (TMS), OPTIMIZ, to Microsoft Azure….
Top Logistics Trends in 2020
2020 is the beginning of a new decade, and with it, the logistics industry will see some significant…
ELD Phase 3 is Approaching | Get Trained
Time is running out before the final implementation of the ELD mandate. December 16th is the start of…
3 Tips for Choosing a Compliant ELD
Many companies have long been prepared for the upcoming ELD mandate implementation. The December 16th deadline was published…
ELD Checklist for Drivers
The final implementation date for the new ELD mandate is December 16th, 2019. This mandate will significantly affect…
ELD Checklist for Carriers
With the final ELD implementation date approaching (December 16, 2019) it is important for carriers to be ready….
TMS – What is It and Why You
Modern supply chains operate differently than previous ones. Each operation requires maximum efficiency and effectiveness for you to…
The DOT is Considering Mirrorless Trucks
On October 10, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)…
How Supply Chain Visibility Can Overcome Costly Disruptions
One of today’s largest cost-increasing issues for companies is supply chain disruption. Each year, companies pay millions of…
What Makes a Top Warehouse Management System
Operating a warehouse is one of the most complicated functions in any company’s supply chain. It involves numerous…
10 Data Points You Should Be Collecting
If yours is like most companies, you are probably focusing on continual improvement. It is a consistent standard…
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…
Logistics and Supply Chain Steps to Cost Savings
Technology, greater accessibility to information, and global connectivity has improved the overall experience of the end consumer. However,…
Logistics Technology – Keeping Up With Technology Trends
In the fast-paced world of logistics, today, logistics managers need all of the help they can get….
EDI: Electronic Data Interchange
From the Berlin Airlift in 1948 to modern industry (retail, logistics, finance, banking, etc.), EDI has been a…
Blockchain
What is blockchain? Many people have heard of it as it is one of the fastest growing information…
The UAS IPP is a “Milestone” for the
“30 minutes or less” was the promise Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos, made in 2013 talking about Amazon’s Prime…
4 Technologies to Improve Logistics Procurement
Change is on the horizon – particularly for procurement workers in logistics. Traditional work like routine, labor intensive…
5G and Its Effect on Logistics
5G is about to change logistics forever. It is faster, has higher capacity, and is more reliable than…
Sustainability
ProTrans Strives for Sustainability Excellence
One of today’s top concerns for consumers is the issue of sustainability. Key players in logistics as well…
Why Have a SmartWay Partnership?
Environmental impact has been a large concern for the logistics industry over the past few decades. Between 1990…
Top Logistics Trends in 2020
2020 is the beginning of a new decade, and with it, the logistics industry will see some significant…
The DOT is Considering Mirrorless Trucks
On October 10, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)…
Logistics and Supply Chain Steps to Cost Savings
Technology, greater accessibility to information, and global connectivity has improved the overall experience of the end consumer. However,…
Sustainability in the Supply Chain
According to Quality Assurance Professor Dr. Noriaki Kano, customers have three levels of needs – Expected Needs,…
How the Public Sector Can Help Logistics Be
Private trucking companies are working hard to make sure their practices and vehicles are more sustainable and environmentally…
Top Logistics Trends – 2019
2019 is in full swing and the current logistics trends are being established. This year, the trends fall…
Today’s Top 10 Sustainable Trucks
Businesses today are looking for ways to be more sustainable – particularly in their supply chains. Transportation has…
The U.S. is Failing Its Infrastructure Test |
The American Society of Civil Engineers produces a report card every four years for the state of the…
Cutting “Carbs”: Zero Emission Transport Vehicles
One of the largest sustainability concerns for logistics companies today is carbon emissions and harmful greenhouse gases. According…
Sustainability in the Workplace: Why and How
Sustainability is quickly becoming a hot buzzword in business today. The concept is quickly transitioning from a “perk”…
New Sustainability Help for Businesses
Since 2015, the United Nations and others have strived to help businesses attain Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Each…
Wood Pallets vs. Plastic Pallets | Determine Your
For any company that ships products, pallets are an essential resource for moving materials safely and efficiently. In…
Lean Management
Top Logistics Trends in 2020
2020 is the beginning of a new decade, and with it, the logistics industry will see some significant…
Logistics and Supply Chain Steps to Cost Savings
Technology, greater accessibility to information, and global connectivity has improved the overall experience of the end consumer. However,…
Lean Management & Six Sigma – Everything You
Companies today are always looking for ways to get ahead. They need to find ways to provide…
Top Logistics Trends – 2019
2019 is in full swing and the current logistics trends are being established. This year, the trends fall…
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…
Discovering the SIPOC Method
An earlier blog, ISO 9001:2015, looked at the necessity for Risk-Based Thinking. The SIPOC method was a tool…
ISO 9001:2015
ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, released the 5th version of their 9001 quality standard certification in late…
The Ishikawa (Fishbone) Diagram
Problems in business today are often very complicated. Failures in service or disruptions in process almost always have…
Discovering | The DMAIC Process
“Quality cannot be copied; there is no step-by-step cookbook that applies equally to all company situations and cultures,”…
Discovering | “5-Why”
Six Sigma training teaches us that “Customers that are satisfied today may not be satisfied tomorrow unless there…
Global Trade
New Policy Cuts Down Vessel Counts in Ports
Since the beginning of the COVID epidemic, vessel counts in the critical shipping ports of Los Angeles and…
Carte Porte Shifts the Conversation from Shipment Cost
In May of 2021, the Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT in Spanish) issued a new directive for all…
5 Critical Lessons Learned During the Pandemic
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic was full of hardships for companies worldwide. Many companies were devastated from the lockdown…
How Coronavirus is Impacting Today’s Global Supply Chain
Tragedy struck the world’s stage late last December when the first reported case of the Coronavirus was confirmed…
Top Logistics Trends in 2020
2020 is the beginning of a new decade, and with it, the logistics industry will see some significant…
End of the WTO?
The Appellate Body, the highest court in the World Trade Organization (WTO), has lost its ability to make…
Lawmakers Ready to Make a Deal
Trade negotiators have come to an agreement on key areas of contention in the new USMCA trade policy….
The U.S. Will Stay in the UPU
In September 2019, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) convened its 3rd Extraordinary Congress in Geneva, Switzerland to discuss…
Logistics and Supply Chain Steps to Cost Savings
Technology, greater accessibility to information, and global connectivity has improved the overall experience of the end consumer. However,…
Global Trade – Stats, Facts, and Updated Trends
In 2018, global trade was valued over $35 trillion and that amount continues to climb. Factors like…
Auto Import Rates Could Fall as Tariff Rates
European and Asian auto manufacturers are concerned about the impending tariff rates hinted at by the Trump administration…
The Importance of International Trade
In a recent blog, Lower Retail Import Levels Fuel Debate: Free Trade vs. Protectionism, it was discussed whether…
Top Logistics Trends – 2019
2019 is in full swing and the current logistics trends are being established. This year, the trends fall…
Why the International Postage Imbalance & What We
Have you ever wondered why it is so much cheaper to buy a Chinese product from eBay or…
Lower Retail Import Levels Fuel Debate | Free
United States retail imports are facing a year-long low, coming into the early spring months. Top US retail…
Discovering | The Kano Model
One of the main questions businesses face today is how to know what customers really want. Before the…
What You Need to Know About the USMCA
The wait is over. The aging 1994 NAFTA trade deal is soon to be replaced with the new…
Trucking
Smart Business Indianapolis | Craig Roeder
Take a look at this article from October 2010 where ProTrans founder, and long-time CEO, Craig Roeder, discusses…
How to Prepare for a Logistics Service Audit
Somewhere between the end of the year and the beginning of the next, many companies start to evaluate…
Consolidation vs. Hub and Spoke | What LTL
Q1 is one of the most popular times for businesses to re-evaluate their processes. Many industries, like logistics,…
4 Tips to Help with Freight RFQs
Most shippers make their freight changes in the fourth quarter and send out requests for quotes (RFQs) to…
Top Logistics Trends in 2020
2020 is the beginning of a new decade, and with it, the logistics industry will see some significant…
The DOT is Considering Mirrorless Trucks
On October 10, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)…
ELD Mandate Solutions for Shippers – Infographic
December 16th, 2019 is the final implementation date for the ELD Mandate. Many shippers are struggling with the…
Top 5 Logistics Pain Points & How We
Companies today often struggle the same major logistics pain points – everything from cutting costs to being environmentally…
Bill of Lading | Overview and Checklist
Your shipment’s bill of lading (B/L or BOL) is one of the most important documents your freight requires….
Freight Class Guide | Understanding Freight Class
More companies are finding the benefits of shipping their freight consolidated; but getting started can be tricky if…
What is CTPAT?
Oftentimes in logistics blogs or forums, you will hear the importance of having trade certifications like CTPAT. You…
The ELD Mandate | An Update
Since its rollout, December 18, 2017, the trucking industry has been abuzz about the ELD mandate and its…
10 Features Each TMS Needs – Infographic
The transportation management system, (TMS) is an essential tool to the modern supply chain. It breaks up information…
Logistics and Supply Chain Steps to Cost Savings
Technology, greater accessibility to information, and global connectivity has improved the overall experience of the end consumer. However,…
Steps to Improve Logistics Processes
Companies often want ways to improve their logistics processes. They want to reduce wait times, cut costs, or…
Trucking- Keeping Up With the Industry
Trucking is one of the most vital portions of the United States economy today – every single…
How the Public Sector Can Help Logistics Be
Private trucking companies are working hard to make sure their practices and vehicles are more sustainable and environmentally…
OTR Hours of Service Requirements | Infographic
Hours of service requirements have been around nearly as long as trucks themselves. The first HOS rules were…
New HOS Rules in the Works
New hours of service rules are being reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget according…
Top Logistics Trends – 2019
2019 is in full swing and the current logistics trends are being established. This year, the trends fall…
Regulation
What is Reverse Logistics?
According to the Reverse Logistics Association, reverse logistics operations account for anywhere from 3-15 percent of the U.S.’s…
U.S. House of Representatives Has New Tool to
Early in March, the U.S. House of Representatives formed a bi-partisan caucus to help both current and future…
Top Logistics Trends in 2020
2020 is the beginning of a new decade, and with it, the logistics industry will see some significant…
Lawmakers Ready to Make a Deal
Trade negotiators have come to an agreement on key areas of contention in the new USMCA trade policy….
ELD Phase 3 is Approaching | Get Trained
Time is running out before the final implementation of the ELD mandate. December 16th is the start of…
3 Tips for Choosing a Compliant ELD
Many companies have long been prepared for the upcoming ELD mandate implementation. The December 16th deadline was published…
ELD Checklist for Drivers
The final implementation date for the new ELD mandate is December 16th, 2019. This mandate will significantly affect…
ELD Checklist for Carriers
With the final ELD implementation date approaching (December 16, 2019) it is important for carriers to be ready….
The ELD Mandate | An Update
Since its rollout, December 18, 2017, the trucking industry has been abuzz about the ELD mandate and its…
Logistics and Supply Chain Steps to Cost Savings
Technology, greater accessibility to information, and global connectivity has improved the overall experience of the end consumer. However,…
Regulation – Keeping Up With Logistics and Supply
Regulations are one of the largest concerns faced by the trucking industry today. On the one hand,…
The UAS IPP is a “Milestone” for the
“30 minutes or less” was the promise Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos, made in 2013 talking about Amazon’s Prime…
How the Public Sector Can Help Logistics Be
Private trucking companies are working hard to make sure their practices and vehicles are more sustainable and environmentally…
OTR Hours of Service Requirements | Infographic
Hours of service requirements have been around nearly as long as trucks themselves. The first HOS rules were…
New HOS Rules in the Works
New hours of service rules are being reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget according…
Top Logistics Trends – 2019
2019 is in full swing and the current logistics trends are being established. This year, the trends fall…
CTPAT Certification Infographic
The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism was founded in November 2001 as a cargo enforcement strategy for the…
Why the International Postage Imbalance & What We
Have you ever wondered why it is so much cheaper to buy a Chinese product from eBay or…
Lower Retail Import Levels Fuel Debate | Free
United States retail imports are facing a year-long low, coming into the early spring months. Top US retail…
D.R.I.V.E. – Safe Act | Infographic
In 2018, a bill was issued in both houses of US Congress called the DRIVE-Safe Act. This bill…