2018 Freight Metrics Procurement Analytics 
Supply Chain Collaborator
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
“Spot Market Freight Indices Continue Surge to Three-Year Highs”. These three headlines from Transport Topics and Food Shippers of America magazine tell the story of one of the most important challenges facing shippers in North America leading into 2018. The bellwether metric – spot rates – are pegging the meter.
Zipline Logistics
MARCH 18, 2020
It currently just uses on-time metrics to grade suppliers and the store’s retail buyers can base purchasing decisions on a brand’s delivery performance. Sam’s Club launched its OTIF program in the spring of 2018, following the logistics compliance precedent set by Walmart. Tougher OTIF Standards at Sam’s Club. Learn More.
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Freightos
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
The concept of an index, reporting the market price for a specific good, was developed precisely for this reason. As a result, nearly every industry has created on-demand metrics to gauge market performance, hedge risks, and to power intelligent decisions. But despite its size, containerized freight’s poor visibility persisted.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 22, 2015
According to the press release : The proposed standards are expected to lower CO2 emissions by approximately 1 billion metric tons, cut fuel costs by about $170 billion, and reduce oil consumption by up to 1.8 billion barrels over the lifetime of the vehicles sold under the program. I’ve highlighted other case studies over the years.
ShipBob
AUGUST 25, 2021
Some of these inefficiencies often start with improper purchase ordering. The analytics are super helpful. To optimize your first-mile delivery process effectively, you will need a system in place to collect data and report on key distribution metrics. Collect the right data.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 28, 2023
US homes 8 retailers keeping Earth Day alive through a commitment to sustainability Ground parcel delivery costs reached a record high in Q1, although pricing discounts from carriers softened the blow, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. percent above its January 2018 baseline, up from 25.2 percent for Q4. million U.S.
DAT Solutions
MAY 7, 2018
That's my main takeaway from the Dry Van Freight Barometer for April. Above is a summary of the DAT Freight Barometers for April. I've studied the transportation sector for decades, mostly as a financial analyst, and I regularly advise transportation company executives and investors on stock purchases.
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