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Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 15, 2022
Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! Any successful business will take measures to forecast supply and demand for their products and services. There are many software programs out there that can assist companies of every size in knowing what to expect.
GlobalTranz
JUNE 24, 2020
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Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 31, 2022
While demand is high, ongoing product shortages continue to cause supply chain disruptions, create unpredictable shopping behaviors and drive rapid delivery expectations. We wanted to see inventory positions around the world compared to our forecast, compared to our actual demand.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 8, 2015
New, innovative technology platforms have greatly sped the expansion and evolution of transportation as well as logistic solutions. Most notably are we seeing technology platforms that improve and simplify the users by means of integrating partners and using collected data. In today’s post, we talk about the 5 main benefits derived from the use of SaaS TMS and introduce what we call a Hybrid SaaS TMS. What is SaaS TMS & Introducing Hybrid SaaS TMS.
GlobalTranz
MAY 8, 2015
Freight rating software is a necessity for shippers and 3PLs. There is more at stake in the choice of a freight rating system. When shopping for a Freight Rating Software System with TMS, look for key points that will add value and provide additional benefits for shippers. The Basic Functionality of a Freight Rating System. Useful Features in a Freight Rating System. Determine the software’s objective.
Turvo
JULY 7, 2021
To meet the consumer demands in today’s increasingly evolving logistics world, many businesses are beginning to implement supply chain technology systems successfully. On-Premise Technology Comes With Higher Risk of Data Loss or Theft.
ToolsGroup
DECEMBER 2, 2021
There’s been a lot of change in how we view supply chain demand forecasting: we moved from a focus on supply—what and how much to supply or replenish—to the demand-driven supply chain, which placed too much emphasis on the intermediate goal of an accurate demand forecast.
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 4, 2022
Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. What is Freight Benchmarking?
The Supply Chain Journal
JULY 6, 2021
In this issue, what carriers are doing about capacity, how SMEs are managing the freight storm, Knight-Swift picks up AAA Cooper and more. Demand > supply. Another minor positive, but one that doesn’t keep pace with demand. The BOM — It’s not just about moving the freight.
Freightos
DECEMBER 20, 2020
This triggered the evolution of the platform as we know it today – digital backbones that enable consumer e-commerce at scale. Platforms fueled e-commerce growth, which then could spread out around the world. . Which brings us to freight. The Marketplace to Platform Shift.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 6, 2021
OTR freight represents a long-standing aspect of supply chain operations and transportation management. Th is blog post covers the critical ways strategic partnerships can help supply chain managers achieve optimal OTR management for their freight. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight .
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GlobalTranz
JUNE 7, 2018
Statistics on the industry-wide use of a transportation management system (TMS), like the Cerasis Rater, are lacking. A TMS makes up only a fraction of the full truckload technology available to shippers. In full truckload freight management, technology will make or break plans for keeping freight spend in check. Amazon continues to push its own fleet forward, and the Big Box giants are willing to pay premium prices to get freight to market.
Supply Chain Movement
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Mainstream news reports are full of claims that supply chains are broken, citing widespread product shortages, overflowing ports and spiking freight costs. Across all industries, inventory, when compared to demand, is significantly higher than it was 15 years ago.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 26, 2017
Modern supply chains have access to more information and technology than ever before, creating a new, digital supply chain. However, the digital supply chain has grown increasingly reliant on the use of “smart technologies,” such as those involved in automated data capture, analyses and the Internet of Things (IoT). In addition, these technologies can introduce a new level of visibility and improve overall operations, asserts The Manufacturer magazine.
C3 Solutions
MARCH 23, 2022
With the demand for order fulfillment steadily increasing in today’s modern logistic world, many factors contribute to the lack of freight capacity. driver shortage freight All Articles optimization Supply Chain and Logistics Technology Becoming a Shipper/Supplier of Choice
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 1, 2022
Redefining Freight Brokerage with Nick Jensen. Nick Jensen and Joe Lynch discuss redefining freight brokerage. He’s been in the freight industry for 10 years and has touched everything from carrier sales to customer operations to account management.
Freightos
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
It’s hard to predict what demand will be like for products like these ahead of time. And if not, why have prices been skyrocketing when demand is not? Is ocean freight pricing broken? It took carriers months to adjust capacity to the new low-demand reality.
Freightos
MARCH 19, 2020
While people find it easy to book things like accommodations online, container owners and freight forwarders or shippers looking for available Shipper Owned Containers (SOCs) often still struggle to connect with trusted partners. What can freight learn from Airbnb?
Intelligent Audit
MAY 19, 2022
Many expenses arise from these disruptions that impact the bottom line profits for shippers today; one of the most volatile and impactful is freight bill financing. Implementing changes to consolidated freight shipping and improving operational efficiency can help lower freight costs.
C3 Solutions
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
This post was originally posted on Cerasis.com and written by Adam Robinson, Marketing Manager at Cerasis.
Turvo
AUGUST 18, 2021
Some of the best practices on how to implement supply chain management systems include avoiding too many systems, keeping an eye on competitors, and creating clear expectations. Avoid Heavily Customized Systems That Incur Long-Term High TCO.
DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 19, 2021
The new production planning system assists the planners in scheduling the break-down of incoming cargo and the build-up of outgoing freight for onward transport by truck or flight. Global freight demand is expected to continue to further grow”, says Harald Gloy. “We
The Supply Chain Journal
OCTOBER 5, 2021
On Tuesday, Freight marketplace EXO Freight announced it has recently closed on an undisclosed amount of seed round funding led by 1984 Ventures with participation from I2BF Global Ventures and Lancaster Investments. Cross-border FreightTech platform Forager seeks $50M exit.
The Supply Chain Journal
OCTOBER 4, 2021
EKA Solutions Inc, an industry-leading provider of cloud-based integrated freight management ecosystem for carriers, brokers and shippers, announced that it is now offering FreightWaves SONAR freight lane and market trends pricing data.
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Market volatility from the ongoing labor shortage on top of increasing consumer demand, rising fuel prices, and port and terminal congestion will continue to challenge supply chains through 2022 and beyond. 10 Freight RFP Components for Success.
Turvo
OCTOBER 1, 2021
Within the transportation industry, freight carriers have always been some of the most adaptable. Freight managers, shippers, and logistics providers have long been leaders in adopting and embracing new trends and innovations. The investment in technology will pay off quite quickly.
Freightos
MAY 8, 2017
Freight Forwarders Don’t Need Rate Management Systems. And no one needs Netflix – they want on-demand TV shows. Similarly, no forwarder needs a rate management system (RMS) per se – they need a platform to improve sales efficiency. According to Freights Index Data , over 50% of China-US quotes generated so far in 2017 relied on tariffs no more than two days old, with a further 30% relying on tariffs less than a week old. Freight data changes fast.
Intelligent Audit
MARCH 21, 2022
Of all the details shippers and businesses have to manage and track, transportation costs and freight audits can be the most overlooked and impactful. Unify Your Freight Contract Data With a Single Source of Truth. Freight freight contract
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 23, 2019
Freight management is crucial for companies around the globe. Effective freight management reduces delays for consumers, helps companies offer Amazonesque shipping benefits and much more. Shippers that wish to succeed in 2019 need to know the top trucking and freight management trends for 2019 and how they will affect shipping practices, global trade, last-mile , and even drivers. How To Determine Freight Class: Density Calculator & Printable Resource.
The Supply Chain Journal
JULY 22, 2021
On Thursday, Uber Freight announced the acquisition of Transplace for $2.25 billion, a deal the companies say will “create one of the leading logistics technology platforms, with one of the largest and most comprehensive managed transportation and logistics networks in the world.”.
Intelligent Audit
MAY 9, 2022
With ongoing recovery firmly in progress across multiple industries, one of the most significant challenges facing freight forwarders, supply chain managers, and transportation service providers is the issue of payment and freight bill payment service management.
CH Robinson Logistics
JULY 8, 2021
Recognize freight market conditions and current consumer expectations. When developing or reviewing your current small parcel strategy, freight market conditions and current customer expectations are key factors to consider. Freight and Transportation Services Featured LTL Parcel
20Cube Logistics
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Over the past decade, fuel costs have dramatically increased, which has increased the cost of ocean, air and road freight. Rising fuel costs have a snowball effect on the economy, politics, environment, and technology industries.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management? Freight mode optimization article and permission to publish here provided by Adam Robinson at FreightWaves.com. LEADING MISCONCEPTIONS AND CHALLENGES OF FREIGHT OPTIMIZATION. Subscribe Here!
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
However, there is now a growing appreciation that going green correlates with increased profit as demand for products with sustainable credentials grow and Asian companies get set to move up the value chain. And technology has a key role to play in the journey.
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