FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Congratulations and welcome to 2021! And demands for 2021 already reveal strife in procurement in the shipping industry and visibility through all operations, including carrier troubles. If a business wants to “thrive” in 2021 abnormalities, it’s essential to consider the top trends to expect through the year. The short answer?

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2022

As I reflect on 2021, I’m humbled by how far we have come. Supply chain constraints have increased the need for real-time access to data and complete visibility. Data is the window to navigating these uncertain times. We continue to make improvements to the tool and personalize the user experience.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2020

With 2021 just around the corner, shipping businesses should make sure they stay ahead of the curve by considering five possible technology moves to implement. Shipping businesses gather a great deal of data each time they deal with a supplier or customer. Often, the data collected merely sits unused.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

A vaccine won’t magically eradicate the coronavirus; instead, it will take the vaccine coupled with additional widespread safety measures to usher in a ‘new normal’ – optimistically, by Q3 of 2021. The prevailing effects of COVID-19 are uncertainty and disruption; the key to planning ahead for 2021 will be to analyze the effects of 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

The UFLPA, signed into law on December 23, 2021, specifically targets goods from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China. Businesses will need to ensure accurate data reporting across core operations such as sourcing, procurement, and transactions. market unless proven otherwise. from Canada and Mexico.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. With that in mind, here are a few trends for 2021 that could help your business outlast the pandemic: Supplier Diversification. Automation.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

Using SONAR data, the team can pre-empt the most unusual of circumstances, such as container shortages, problems managing drayage, handling LTL consolidation, and more. KCH Transportation has strong goals, including growing the company with new clients in 2021. Making data-driven decisions easier and more effective. “We

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 9, 2022

He earned his logistics stripes at GlobalTranz, learning the business and riding the fast growth wave to impactful leadership positions, and under Buchanan’s leadership at Loadsmart the account sales team has grown in headcount by 860% and in revenue by 578% (1H YoY 2020 – 2021).

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 2, 2021

He earned his logistics stripes at GlobalTranz, learning the business and riding the fast growth wave to impactful leadership positions, and under Buchanan’s leadership at Loadsmart the account sales team has grown in headcount by 860% and in revenue by 578% (1H YoY 2020 – 2021).

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

As you might have guessed from the title, it’s time to start collecting more data. The Big Benefits of Big Data. Digitalization also creates the opportunity to collect data that would otherwise fall into the unknown. Simply put, good data drives better service. Simply put, good data drives better service.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It always goes back to using data as a best practice for all aspects of freight management. Logistics automation continues to benefit from the increased viability of advanced analytics Data analytics provide a wide range of benefits for shippers that can properly harness logistics automation. Download the White Paper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Companies find it difficult to fully trust the data from suppliers, complicating efforts to ensure product authenticity, safety, and ethical sourcing. When records are centralized, a single error, hack, or failure can lead to significant disruptions. ERP & SCM Systems (2000s2015): Centralized ERP suites (e.g.,

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Data analytics for logistics can make all the difference in the world when it comes to reefer truckload service delivery efficiency. And a new suite of products, ranging from artificial intelligence through visualization tools to see lane acuity, are changing the game. last year and $2.19 the year prior. last year and $2.19

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

It is a challenge for many shippers and carriers to know where they should put their focus and where the data directs them to go. According to FleetOwner , “ trucking companies must go where the data leads them, not where they think it is going to lead them. Why outdated data hurts carriers in the short- and long-term.

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Now, That's Logistics

MAY 4, 2021

2021 will be another tough year.”. These fluctuations will likely continue as 2021 progresses, which means shippers will have to plan for uncertainty when securing their air freight capacity in the coming months. Rates are Rising. Rates more than doubled year-over-year from China to the U.S. to reach $7.57

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to reshape the supply chain, we're looking ahead to the emerging trends in warehousing you need to be aware of to ensure your organization thrives in 2021. Five Emerging Trends In Warehousing To Prepare For In 2021. The warehouse of 2021 and beyond will be as much of a technology center as an inventory center.

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3PL Insights

MAY 3, 2021

May 03, 2021— Evans Distribution Systems, a leading provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, launched a new business intelligence tool: evans365. The tool provides warehouse customers a holistic view of their account activity based on real-time data. “As Data is the new business currency.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 16, 2021

The tools that simulation modelling provides both in engineering and business disciplines can reap abundant benefits for any organisation that utilise them. AnyLogic , a simulation package, serviced by DSE Consulting in the UK and Italy, is regarded as being the first tool to introduce multimethod simulation modelling.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Sep 1, 2021. Truckstop.com’s market data also shows that spot rates have gone up an average of 20%, year-over-year, for all freight sectors. Increasingly, more are turning to new freight matching tools that connect them faster and more efficiently with carriers through “book it now” processes. Aaron Huff, CCJ senior editor.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

As 2021 begins, new growth and adjustments need freight managers’ attention to start the recovery process. Embracing new and improved logistics strategies remains the best way to adapt to clients’ changing demands in 2021 and beyond. Data will ensure smooth operations and successful executions at every point along the supply chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

With reliable data from ERP manufacturers and distributors can use data analytics to respond to challenges. Without the right data insights businesses are unable to understand the impact of all factors on their daily business activities and deal with supply and demand shocks. The 2021 SYSPRO CFO 4.0

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WorkWave

MARCH 24, 2021

Various landing page tools, such as Unbounce, allow you to easily A/B test landing page copy and form options while working with your agency or web developer. Tools like Google Tag Manager make this more manageable and help to ensure that you know exactly how a visitor landed on your page. Competitor Campaigns and Data.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Social media is a cornerstone of communication in modern society and a powerful tool for a home service business. To harness that power in 2021, there must be a well-planned strategy that balances brand building, relationships and engagement, and performance marketing. Today, data comes cheap. Time To Read: 8 minutes.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2022

As I reflect on 2021, I’m humbled by how far we have come. Supply chain constraints have increased the need for real-time access to data and complete visibility. Data is the window to navigating these uncertain times. We continue to make improvements to the tool and personalize the user experience.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 21, 2021

So we definitely needed a tool to manage our inventory to make sure we reach our customers’ expectations! EazyStock provides us with daily recommended orders based on all the item data and sales forecasts. What other tools do you use for automation? Organizations collect more and more data.

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3PL Insights

JULY 19, 2021

July 19, 2021 — Evans Distribution Systems, a third-party logistics provider, has been recognized as a “Top 100 3PL Provider” by Inbound Logistics for the 19th consecutive year. After navigating through the pandemic, Evans managed to roll out several key initiatives to drive growth in 2021. MELVINDALE, Mich.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This article shares details on the Truck Tonnage Index, how the data reflects the overall economy, and other ways to interpret the data. Data Collection. Yet the ATA Trucking Tonnage Index has proven to be a valuable tool in evaluating the state of the U.S. The tonnage index for July 2021 was 109.8,

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

With the events of 2021, including the attack on the Colonial Pipeline earlier this year, the importance of supply chain cybersecurity is among the most in-demand factors driving adoption of third-party systems and resources in logistics. Technology tools that are easy to use were cited as critical features among 93% of survey respondents.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

There are different tools, goals, and market dynamics. An RFP is a data intensive exercise. This made the data analysis easier. On the inbound side, it was highly reliant on spreadsheet data. This made the data analysis “painful.” Really, in 2021 we were hanging on for dear life,” Mr. Masters lamented.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 26, 2023

Transport Exchange Group (TEG), a leading UK online freight exchange platform, is helping its members to operate more dynamically and competitively in a highly volatile marketplace with the launch of what it describes as an ‘industry-first’ load pricing data service.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 15, 2021

The real story with rates is that there will be a volume backlog that will persist through the first quarter of 2021, and while short-term corrections will occur, the overall trend will be a decline in rates. Thus, a predictive freight rating tool will be critical to making the best decisions and lead all other trucking trends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

When my fiance heard about the price, he advised that I find a local hairdresser and set up a frequent-shopper account with them for a few months until the tool is back in stock. Data cleansing and data robustness. Here we are, two years after the start of the pandemic, and we are still very much feeling the effects.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 18, 2021

The agenda revolves around three main themes that are business critical in an increasingly connected world and changing business environment: smart data network services, connectivity, and real-time insights. Transporeon Insights will be made available for all market participants in September 2021 starting with beta customers from June.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 16, 2022

Sean Elliott, Korber Supply Chain Software’s Chief Technology Officer, reviewed the major product development achievements of 2021 and then discussed the three major focus areas for 2022. Delivered in 2021 were the first microservices as well as the API Designer platform for developing microservices. 2022 and Beyond.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 29, 2021

By pulling in data and status updates from your third-party vendors and suppliers—plus weather, traffic, and geopolitical monitoring sources—our platform provides real-time visibility and insights to inventory at-rest or in-motion so you can deliver on promises to customers. Turn data into actionable insights.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

Companies are rapidly adopting and using real-time data to clearly understand challenges to better mitigate unexpected problems when they arise. In fact, logisticians should consider these top five use cases of increased visibility and data within logistics and how they improve throughput. as of the close of business on March 1, 2021.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

Businesses are prioritizing the speed of data propagation within their supply chains. According to Gold, NRF members have made significant investments in data analysis to improve their ability to predict consumer demand to prevent bloated inventory levels that many large retailers experienced around this time in 2022. and Target Corp.

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