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‘Digital Freight Matching’ Isn’t a Product— It’s a Strategic Methodology

Parade

As freight brokerages look to leverage technologies, automate grunt work, and streamline operations, we hear references such as “Buying ‘digital freight matching’.” Unfortunately, this reference to ‘digital freight matching’ as a ‘product’ is too simplistic. How do you notify them about freight opportunities?

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‘Digital Freight Matching’ Isn’t a Product— It’s a Strategic Methodology

Parade

As freight brokerages look to leverage technologies, automate grunt work, and streamline operations, we hear references such as “Buying ‘digital freight matching’.” Unfortunately, this reference to ‘digital freight matching’ as a ‘product’ is too simplistic. How do you notify them about freight opportunities?

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6 Supply Chain Trends That Could Truly Shake You Up (2018 Update)

Logistics Bureau

Offshoring cost advantages were often a delicate matter in any case: lower worker wages had to be balanced against increased freight charges, duties, taxes, and damages during transit. Unlike financial trading where performance is measured as a price, a magic one-number supply chain metric does not exist.