The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2022

Sreeni is Associate Vice President at Emtec Digital , a global technology services company that provides digital software engineering and transformation solutions to clients across multiple industries. We believe delivering superior solutions with agility and speed is critical to success in the logistics industry. Freight quotations.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

It covers macro trends in the LTL, Truckload and Managed Transportation Service sectors and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Labor shortages will have a lasting effect, effectively reducing capacity for carriers and terminals. Tightened Capacity. Accessorial Fees. Consolidation. Compete for capacity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

Could the obvious solution be that curious notion of driverless vehicles? And, while Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Regulations for driverless vehicles are still emerging, the general code was not made for driverless vehicles; it was meant for human driver safety. The Curious Case of the Headless Driver.

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Locus

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In our constantly evolving logistics landscape, the importance of an efficient Carrier Management System cannot be emphasized enough. With this understanding, we, at Locus, initiated a dialogue about the pivotal role that a state-of-the-art Transporter Management System plays in the current ecosystem.

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E2open

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Clients can optimize transportation spend while managing logistics constraints, leveraging carrier network and insights AUSTIN, Texas – Oct. Uber Freight is the first preferred carrier partner showcased in the application. Uber Freight is the first preferred carrier partner showcased in the application.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 23, 2018

Supply chain management leaders, especially in transportation, are under heavy fire from CFOs for the dramatic increases in freight spend that are eroding the profitability of shippers in every industry. We’re forced to compete against every other shipper out there for dwindling available carrier capacity. Improve Rate Negotiations.

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Parade

MARCH 28, 2022

We’re back and shining our spotlight on one of Parade’s supply chain solution partners, Turvo. Turvo’s Collaboration Cloud and modern TMS applications help streamline people, processes, and data for global supply chains. If you’re looking for a new TMS, Turvo’s connectivity and functionality are worth exploring further.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2017

While it may not describe everything in supply chains, it does accurately describe the overhead costs today’s shippers and carriers have enjoyed recently. What Modules Should an LTL Transportation Management System Offer? Think about the benefits you want from your TMS. Vendor Management for Inbound Freight Management.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2017

One of the easiest ways to get started is by investing in a Transportation Management System (TMS). Here are the top 5 ways a TMS can help your supply chain “go green.”. A core capability provided by most TMS solutions is route planning. Select carriers that demonstrate environmental responsibility.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2015

Efficient management of transportation plays a major role in determining the success rate of an organization’s distribution system. Adoption of automated solutions by companies in such a scenario facilitates optimization of functional activities thereby expanding their line of operations and adding value to their supply chain.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 23, 2018

Supply chain management leaders, especially in transportation, are under heavy fire from CFOs for the dramatic increases in freight spend that are eroding the profitability of shippers in every industry. We’re forced to compete against every other shipper out there for dwindling available carrier capacity. Improve Rate Negotiations.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

What do you get when you bring together shippers, logistics service providers, and a transportation management system (TMS) vendor in New Orleans? How can a transportation management system (TMS) help companies find and secure truckload capacity in a capacity-constrained environment?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2013

Managing transportation — the ebb and flow of rates, capacity, fuel and regulations — is an ongoing challenge for many companies, especially those still using spreadsheets and fax machines to plan and execute shipments. How will you establish and manage electronic communication with carriers and other trading partners?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

If rail is a key part of your transportation plan, how can you be sure your TMS effectively supports rail’s unique requirements? But for manufacturers who ship using both rail and truckload, a key issue lies in whether they are able to achieve the same benefits by using a TMS built for truckload modes in their rail operations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Why don’t you have a TMS (Transportation Management System) Solution yet? As evidenced by the most recent peak shipping season , the need for effective, high-quality logistics and warehouse management has never been higher. Warehouse Management System. Yard Management System. Subscribe Here!

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2015

How will you establish and manage electronic communication with carriers and other trading partners? That is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, questions shippers should ask before implementing a Transportation Management System — specifically if they’re implementing a traditional, behind-the-firewall solution.

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

They found that common attributes of Leader groups include: A rationalized truckload carrier base. Leaders receive better performance and price from carriers when that number is reduced to a finite amount. It all starts with having visibility and quality data around your freight operations and carrier performance.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . Top 10 Most Read Transportation Management and Transportation Articles of 2015. What does the Future of Transport Management Systems Look Like?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

And when it comes to providing that visibility and connectivity with respect to the movement of goods throughout the Supply Chain it means we all need a Transportation Management System (TMS). But gone are the days when you needed to create your own TMS or even buy one. A Win-Win TMS Strategy. It was a win-win strategy!

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BlueYonder

MAY 23, 2023

Author Terence Leung (middle) with Industry Strategy team members, Salim Shaikh (L) and Puneet Saxena (R) Insights From Magic Quadrant Session: WMS There are areas of tremendous growth in areas such as Warehouse Management Systems, Warehouse Executive Systems, Labor Management, and Warehouse Control Systems.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

Outsourcing various parts of your company to other businesses that specialize in those areas has long been a solution that can give you excellent results. This is especially true when outsourcing transportation management, as transportation can include a large part of your overall supply chain and business costs.

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TMC

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The other session was an interactive discussion on how to build a transportation management system (TMS) strategy and utilize the technology to drive value in your organization. One of the keys is the application of a TMS. A long-time TMC customer joined us on the panel to share their journey to a TMS.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Purveyors of logistics IT solutions have been warning of the shortcomings of 3PL tech for years. The output of recent research confirms the rudimentary logistics IT solutions offered by 3PLs leaves many gaps and much to be desired. . Only recently has there been unbiased, independent research to substantiate these claims.

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

They found that common attributes of Leader groups include: A rationalized truckload carrier base. Leaders receive better performance and price from carriers when that number is reduced to a finite amount. It all starts with having visibility and quality data around your freight operations and carrier performance.

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

They found that common attributes of Leader groups include: A rationalized truckload carrier base. Leaders receive better performance and price from carriers when that number is reduced to a finite amount. It all starts with having visibility and quality data around your freight operations and carrier performance.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

For shippers and supply chain managers, adjusting their supply chain to the ebbs and flows of the economy has always been standard practice; however, navigating today’s capacity crunch may require more intervention than usual. Top options for shippers include: Positive Carrier Relationships. Private and Dedicated Fleets.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 6, 2015

There are creative ways retailers can mitigate the awful impact of these conditions, but only if they are maximizing their utilization of cutting edge transportation management solutions. Also consider negotiating rates with regional carriers and leveraging optimizers to get more creative with planning of alternative lanes/routes. _.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 1, 2021

If your transportation spend is unmanaged or is procured operationally, then consider these fundamentals to decide if you should more actively manage it. Managing transportation spend. Given these constraints, here are some considerations for managing spend. Aligning shipper and carrier requirements is key.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 9, 2015

Fortunately, Third-Party Logistics Service Providers (3PLs) offer a solution to this problem to help in gaining efficiency in transportation management. By outsourcing to a transportation management provider, you can reduce your in-house expenses on shipping processes. Flexibility in Business Processes. Transparency.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2016

Kuebix Announces SaaS TMS with Premier Apps & Integrations. In other technology news, Freightos announced “the launch of the world’s first online marketplace for international freight, providing instant comparison, booking, and management of freight services from multiple logistics providers.” Annual Imports. DHL to Expand U.S.

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EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

If your transportation spend is unmanaged or is procured operationally, then consider these fundamentals to decide if you should more actively manage it. Managing transportation spend. Given these constraints, here are some considerations for managing spend. Aligning shipper and carrier requirements is key.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Check out Why don’t you have a TMS (Transportation Management System) Solution yet? Yet it is managed by one or two people, with no support, and no visibility from upper management. Aside from the cost impact the service implications of a poor Freight management system are enormous.

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TMC

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The other session was an interactive discussion on how to build a transportation management system (TMS) strategy and utilize the technology to drive value in your organization. One of the keys is the application of a TMS. A long-time TMC customer joined us on the panel to share their journey to a TMS.

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TMC

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The other session was an interactive discussion on how to build a transportation management system (TMS) strategy and utilize the technology to drive value in your organization. One of the keys is the application of a TMS. A long-time TMC customer joined us on the panel to share their journey to a TMS.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 5, 2015

In that post which you can re-read here , we took the position that it was highly unlikely to occur given the myriad impediments to effectively developing such a solution. If it were as easy as connecting a shipper to a carrier, the Uber model might well succeed. But each shipper is unique.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2015

In the 12 months prior to the conference… $156 billion in value of goods on orders managed. $21 12 million ocean containers managed. 12 million ocean containers managed. Ajesh Kapoor @GTNexus : “Focus of #TMS shifting beyond cost reduction to improving customer experience.” million truck shipments.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2024

Andy is the Vice President of Product at MVMNT , a Chicago based TMS firm that is developing technology to meet the needs of smaller brokerages, giving them access to features typically only available to large enterprises. Andy is a graduate of Iowa State University’s Supply Chain Management program.

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