Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2022

Shippers, despite all obstacles, are expected to reduce freight spending, drive efficiency, and improve customer service every year with incremental improvements year-over-year. Due to this awareness, freight sourcing is receiving increased interest from shippers. Ease of use is also essential.

Optimal Sourcing 237

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 237

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

However, if your role is managing the movement of widgets from point A to point B, or multiple points, the freight procurement task before you can be labor intensive and time consuming — unless you use a technology solution specifically designed for transportation sourcing. Freight is unique. Relationships matter.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 100

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This start-up was founded by Matt McKinney and Shaosu Liu, both of whom had backgrounds at Uber Freight and decided to tackle the massive problem of building a new structure for the legacy freight payment system that supports the global supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

DAT Solutions

MARCH 15, 2016

Freight markets are heating up in the Sun Belt. Flatbeds saw rising freight volume and rates in the Southwest and a handful of Southeastern markets. Flatbed freight is strongest in the Southeast region, but not in the usual locations. The national flatbed rate averaged $1.83 per mile last week, up 3¢ from the week before.

Miami 70

Miami Los Angeles Freight Atlanta 70

DAT Solutions

MAY 14, 2018

Source: DAT RateView. Jacksonville, FL market to Miami, FL market. #17. Lakeland, FL market to Jacksonville, FL market. Auto sales have dipped after hitting their peak in the fall of 2017, but they're still a major source of flatbed demand to transport raw materials and parts, as well as finished goods. Automotive.

Puerto Rico 70

Puerto Rico Cleveland Houston Jacksonville 70

CargoBarn

MAY 18, 2022

Pioneering technology drives added expansions in Dallas, Jacksonville and Fresno. CargoBarn , a proven logistics innovator in freight brokerage, recently tripled its Atlanta footprint as the company sprints to 1,000 employees across multiple offices nationwide. CargoBarn’s offices in Dallas, Jacksonville and Fresno also are expanding.

Atlanta 52

Atlanta Fresno Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 52

DAT Solutions

AUGUST 4, 2016

Spot market freight showed signs of renewed life last week, even though rates slipped lower compared to the week before last. Also, when demand slacks off for van and reefer freight, there are more trucks available. Hot Markets include: Jacksonville, Savannah, Raleigh, and Roanoke. That breaks up the return trip.

Oklahoma City 70

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Houston Fort Worth 70