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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. You can download our first e-Book, "The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries" here.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 1.14 - 1.18

Freight Plus

TMS market matures as shippers shift focus to visibility. To combat areas shippers can’t control like capacity, rate hikes, and driver shortages, they’re turning to. TMS technology. TMS. ,” says Bart De Muynck, Gartner’s research vice president, transportation technology to. million during their first year using.

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Mobile Technology in Transportation Management & The Future Impact on the Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

However, mobile technology is not new to the transportation world. For mobile technology and transport, the theoretical tipping point is in our rearview mirror. Price points for hardware and communications have fallen, and the reliability and capabilities of mobile technologies for transportation have vastly improved.

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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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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.