Freight Waves

JUNE 23, 2025

San Francisco-based AI operations platform BackOps has raised $6 million to solve what its CEO has called a “$100 billion inefficiency” in manual logistics labor. According to a BackOps news release emailed to FreightWaves, the company aims to eliminate manual work and reduce error-prone processes through AI automation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2023

6 River Systems was founded in 2015 and developed an Autonomous Mobile Robot product called ‘Chuck’ that provides automated assistance to pickers in a warehouse, working collaboratively with human operators. million in extra freight charges, along with additional costs and lost profits. The online retail giant says its five-story, 3.8

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A website traffic estimator tool can be used to achieve this. Tools like demographic data and customer surveys help refine that understanding. Pain points occur due to miscommunication, unexpected delays, or simply inefficient management within the supply chain. But how do you figure out who your audience is?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

According to a release from Panasonic, the acquisition brings together Blue Yonder’s end-to-end supply chain software, which uses artificial intelligence, with Panasonic’s autonomous solutions, to form “autonomous enhancement of the whole supply chain.”

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2025

Supply Chain Matters features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy announcements related to supply chain technology providers. Our previous posting in this series was published on May 18 th.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Sam is the Founder and CEO of Kargo , a San Francisco tech firm that is on a mission to make factory operations as intuitive and responsive as reading Google Maps. In October 2019, Sam founded Kargo with a vision to build the universal data layer between the physical world of freight and the digital ecosystem that manages it.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

References to the wild west are being made more frequently as criminal activity increases supply chain woes. Back in the fall of 2021, Walgreens announced it was closing five San Francisco stores, citing ongoing organized retail crime as the reason. ”[1] About a month later, “Best Buy Co.’s Footnotes. [1]

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

We’ve rounded up the top 20 logistics technology innovations changing the way over $18 trillion dollars of goods are shipped annually. Here we go: Technology Innovations in Logistics. Faster service, great capacity usage and direct connectivity with freight companies means better access to service providers. One example?

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Turvo

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Leading supply chain collaboration application Turvo recently announced a new partnership with North America’s leading provider of live carrier and API connectivity for transportation management, Banyan Technology. Banyan Tech’s API integration with Turvo aims to help shippers across various touchpoints of the supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

enVista Announces Partnership with Empower Software Solutions. In related news, the Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon recently “tested package delivery by licensed cab in San Francisco and Los Angeles using taxi-hailing mobile app Flywheel.” whose cab-hailing mobile app competes with Uber Technologies Inc.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The investment […] values the San Francisco-based company at $3.2 For related commentary, see Is Every Company a Technology Company? billion, according to a source with knowledge of its terms.”. It brought in revenue of $441 million for 2018, a previously unreported total that represents annual growth of 95%.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

And it’s about to get hit by a freight train of innovation. How much do we love freight innovation? Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published.

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Parade

MARCH 9, 2022

Integration of Technology & Data Create Transformative Solution. San Francisco, CA — March 9, 2022 — Parade, the leader in carrier access and the truckload capacity management platform software for freight brokers, announces partnering with Turvo and integrating with Turvo’s Collaboration Cloud and transportation management system (TMS).

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Manufacturing is the foundation of my interest in supply chain management. Supply Chain and Design. This was the beginning of my journey from manufacturing to understanding larger supply chain concepts. Figure 1: Definition of the Supply Chain Organization. The year was 1985. Let me explain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Nick is the founder and CEO of a 3PL that uses technology to deliver a superior customer experience and gain a competitive advantage. Jeff is the co-founder of a technology company that developed the collaborative logistics platform used by Nick’s company. About Nicholas Reasoner , Founder & CEO of Transloop. About Transloop.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 22, 2021

Adam Compain is the Founder & CEO of ClearMetal, a software company that specializes in international freight visibility, dynamic planning, and customer experience. Prior to ClearMetal, Adam spent 5 years at Google, launching the company’s latest GeoCommerce and Mobile technology. ClearMetal is based in San Francisco, CA.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2017

A look at the supply chain readiness of several major U.S. cities, and their adoption of smart-city technologies. Deloitte Consulting and the Metro Atlanta Chamber have teamed up to analyze how seven large metropolitan areas of the United States are transforming their traditional supply chain base into digital supply chains.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Third-party logistics, or 3PLs, help outsource business operations such as supply chain and logistics. Key trends in 3PL operations The key trends in 2022 for 3PL operations strive to automate processes and give better insight into customer and shipper expectations, dominated by technology and supply chain data analytics.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Investor Syndicate Brings Together the Best Technology and Experts to Transform How Freight Moves Across America. Parade brings together the best technologists and industry experts to improve how freight moves in America. This strategic investor syndicate combines Silicon Valley with Freight Alley. Series A funding round.

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Turvo

MARCH 1, 2022

With the emergence of e-commerce and globalized supply chains, competent Global Supply Chain (GSC) management is now crucial for multinational corporations seeking market dominance. Effective deployment of Collaborative TMS can achieve greater distribution flexibility and reduce supply chain management inefficiencies.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

I am sitt ing in seat 4E on an evening flight to San Francisco thinking about my day. Next week is the annual Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , and summit preparation is on my agenda for the weekend. The successful answer depends on supply chain strategy and the building of strong processes to manage supply.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

So, without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week with some brief commentary: Target to Buy Grocery Delivery Startup Shipt for $550 Million (WSJ – sub. FreightHub, a European ‘digital freight forwarder’, scores $20M Series A (TechCrunch).

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. million employees without a focus on good supply chain management. ” The Key’s To Walmart’s Supply Chain Management Excellence over the Year. ” Walmart states early on.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Exclusive: Amazon expanding deliveries by its ‘on-demand’ drivers ( Reuters ). OHL Launches Freight Consolidation Services Offering. Or maybe, for reasons unknown even to Einstein, the laws of physics and acceleration apply differently to me.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaning on AI Technology. million (AUD), up from $11.4

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Parade

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

San Francisco, CA —February 9, 2022— Parade, the leader in carrier access and truckload capacity management platform software for freight brokers, announces securing $12.7M The round includes investment from Greenhawk Capital, Jones Capital, and participation from leaders in supply chain & freight tech leaders.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference. MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 28, 2017

Moving on, here’s the rest of this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Freight-Booking Startup Convoy Raises $62 Million (WSJ – sub. I’ll just repeat what I’ve said many times before: These startups are forcing entrenched players in the logistics industry to “up their game” with regards to technology.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

You know what might be more complex than supply chain management? Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Alibaba to pay $807 million for majority stake in logistics firm Cainiao (CNBC). Target expands Restock household supply service to 8 additional cities (Star Tribune).

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Parade

JANUARY 27, 2022

San Francisco, CA — January 27, 2022 — Parade, the leader in carrier access and the truckload capacity management platform software for freight brokers, announces an alliance offering brokers more access to additional capacity via AI Fleet’s exceptional technology for over-the-road truckload. “AI

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Another Friday where I have limited time, so let’s go straight to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Uber to move freight, target trucking for the long haul (Reuters). Elementum Expands Supply Chain Management Suite with New Inventory App Powered by World’s Product Graph™.

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Turvo

MARCH 15, 2022

Challenges like COVID, the Russia-Ukraine war, global inflation, and the ‘great resignation’ wave lead to significant supply chain issues that keep 3PL managers in constant worry. Despite, or perhaps in spite of, the difficulties experienced by 3PLs, supply chain agility has become vital for companies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

We are based in San Francisco. Winmore is bid and tender collaboration software for freight forwarders and brokers, providing visibility, efficiency, and process automation that helps our LSP customers lower costs and win more of the right bids. [01:26] Our tool can help reduce employee burnout, too. [34:42]

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

After reports last week indicating that Seattle based digital freight start-up services provider Convoy was preparing for a possible sale or winding down of business operations there are indications that freight logistics platform provider Flexport will be the acquirer of Convoy’s underlying technology. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 13, 2023

Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech highlights the announcement by high profile logistics start-up Flexport of a significant headcount reduction amid a need for a recalibrated business model. . Freight broker C.H. Added Perspectives. Stay tuned. . Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved.

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Techgistics

DECEMBER 22, 2016

2016 was an incredible year for tech in logistics as companies both large and small are working on some transformative technologies not just for logistics, but for society as a whole. The software and hardware is available now. A robot, named Freight, follows a human worker around the warehouse and the worker packs items into totes.

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