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The Journey to End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain Visibility Is Ongoing

Logistics Viewpoints

But to get there, it’s imperative that industry leaders understand the significant work that’s still ahead – to be blunt, we have a long way to go – and continue to prioritize en supply chain visibility as a linchpin to achieving broader digital transformation goals. Which brings us back to the work that is still ahead.

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5 Areas of Technology Application to Aid in Logistics Visibility and Communication for en Route Disruptions

GlobalTranz

We continue our ongoing strategic shipping series by covering how to use technology to provide better logistics visibility. Interestingly enough, many shippers are still using manual methods, like excel, email, and phone calls to keep track of their transportation budget. Consider Differing Fulfillment Models.

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[e-Book] How To Shift From Tactical To Strategic Logistics and Transportation Management To Create A Competitive Advantage

GlobalTranz

We release our second e-book today by focusing on strategic logistics and transportation management creates a competitive business advantage for shippers. 5 Areas of Technology Application to Aid in Logistics Visibility and Communication for en Route Disruptions. For those looking to get more effective transportation management.

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Smart Strategies for Saving on Freight in 2019

Freight Plus

It’s a fact: shippers who have been playing the spot rate market in 2018 have been paying more for freight than at any time in 2017. Unlike in previous years, where competition to fill space drove a shipper's market, in 2018 demand is exceeding supply which has shifted the balance of pricing power. Donald Broughton. Donald Broughton.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 11.5-11.9

Freight Plus

ELDs have changed the way that carriers score their partners and shippers with long detention times are losing capacity in the form of time, rejected loads, and partnerships. We’ve used our transportation management system to make load times a critical metric for us.”. You] have to ask us both that question at the same time.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 1.8 - 1.11

Freight Plus

A new report by American Shipper, “Supply Chain Technology Innovation Benchmark Study” points to cost, lack of understanding, and implementation difficulties as some of the roadblocks in the shippers’ way. The report also found that 13% of firms don’t use any digital tools beyond Excel. YoY on China to US lanes.

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5 Ways to Create a Better Invoice in Transportation

Freight Plus

Auditing invoices can be one of the most dreaded experiences when it comes to transportation, but there are some simple steps you could be taking as a shipper to ease the burden of that process. Meagan Kidder, Account Manager at Aborn & Co., explains the five ways you can be creating a better invoice.