FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

Data for data’s sake lacks value, especially in the view of the supply chain. And across the market, submitted data becomes rapidly outdated. And in some industries, outdated data can have disastrous consequences. For instance, take the value added by more accurate data in the health industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Energy management solutions are products that energy utilities use to produce power and data centers use to consume power. By 2014, the company had purchased the Coupa solution, developed an internal modeling team, and created data extraction and cleansing routines. They only promise at most 50% of the savings shown by the analysis.

Supply Chain Design Software 136

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 12, 2021

Data access and analysis continue to be essential to competitive operations within the process of monitoring rates and expenses in intermodal shipping lanes. Data access to see savings compared to truckload and other shipping methods. Data accuracy can and does impact freight transportation in a significant way.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

Global trade data and shipping demand management are not just things that high-tech companies and international investors need to worry about. This focus makes proper use of global trade data and analytics so vital for continued recovery and growth throughout the supply chain network. Streamline data collection and analysis.

Data 98

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

As further explained by Deloitte , “business cases show how new technologies – from smart sensors to advanced data analytics to cognitive computing – are transforming traditional linear supply chains into connected, intelligent, scalable, and customizable digital supply networks to help reduce costs and drive sustainable growth.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 18, 2024

The intuitive augmented reality app provides data visualization and error analysis by merging machine, sensor and diagnostic information with the real environment using technology most people carry in their pocket. SICK UK unveiled its trailblazing SICK Augmented Reality Assistant (SARA) at Smart Factory Expo 2024 in Birmingham.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Supply chain planning involves interaction with different types of information based on internal and external data sources. These data sources are often spread across multiple platforms and come in various formats. Planners spend their precious time collecting and synthesizing the data to drive insights.

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IoT World Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Internet of Things (IoT) sensor-generated data is another key piece of improving railway efficiency and operations. Accordingly, the number of IoT transport units is expected to increase , according to Statista data, from 2.6 Optimizing Railway Operations with Data. Making Data One’s Own. million in 2017 to 3.7

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2023

87% of shippers reported maintaining or growing their technology investments since 2020. 93% said they plan to maintain or increase their spending over the next three years. In transportation, digital freight procurement and asset tracking & data mining are in broad use.

Modeling Software 150

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

These sensors capture precise data on factors like location, speed, fuel usage, and driver behavior, transforming fleet management from reactive to data-driven decision-making. The IoT data allows managers to detect inefficiencies, predict maintenance needs, and even assess driver performance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

Warehouse Space Optimization Real-time monitoring and analytics play a critical role in maintaining warehouse efficiency. The ability to make data-driven decisions in real-time is invaluable for maintaining a high level of operational efficiency. Product slotting is a complex problem.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 14, 2024

Much has been made in recent weeks about supply chain data providers changing historical metrics. Well, maybe you should, since it’s the title of the blog…DATA INTEGRITY MATTERS! SONAR isn’t yet the longest-running or most-used data source in the trucking world (but we’re getting there!). Today, SONAR is made up of more than $1.7

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This flexibility empowers businesses to optimize logistics operations, enhance delivery precision, and maintain control over carrier relationships. The data is accessible to state U.S. The investigation will assess whether Temu is meeting DSA requirements, particularly regarding providing access to public data for researchers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

For companies operating globally, quick access to accurate product information can help avoid penalties and maintain trust. Environmental Protection Agency focuses on lifecycle analysis and waste management. DPPs allow companies to centralize compliance data, ensuring that it meets requirements across regions.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

Being able to secure loads and maintain long-term shipping contracts is essential to keeping trucks full and keeping the fleet on the road. The problem looms large for shippers and managers across the supply chain network, but the answer is out there – better utilization of smart data and automated processes. Download the White Paper.

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Freightos

JUNE 17, 2024

With new entrants coming into the LogTech market at a fast pace, the question many incumbents are asking themselves is: “How can we maintain our competitive position and build a ‘moat’ in our space?” This approach helps maintain a focus on what they do best — innovating and leading in their specific domain.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 4, 2020

In the grand scheme of things, data analysis falls into the categories of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive. While descriptive data presents existing figures, predictive data allows you to draw insights from trends in your descriptive data in order to make an educated guess about what might happen next.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The sum of that freight tech volume is somewhat ironic – data overload and an inability to manage due to the inefficient use of several systems. Freight tech APIs collect data in near real-time. Connected systems can collect data in near real-time, limited only by the speed of an internet connection. Why is that advantageous?

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

You are Experiencing Rapid Growth : Changes in demand on your resources can make it difficult to maintain customer service levels. Your Current WMS Technology is Simply Too Old : A “Burning Platform” is increasingly difficult to maintain and very hard to modify for new requirements.

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3PL Links

MAY 3, 2023

Improving Supply Chain Visibility: The Impact of Data Strategy | Image source: Pixabay A business-contextualized data approach is crucial for boosting supply chain visibility, especially during downturns. This requires knowing precisely what details should be collected and trusting the sources of this data.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Modern machinery is commonly fitted with real-time sensors but these are not very useful if there is no way to view and action the data from the sensors. Therefore, companies should have a system to collect and consolidate the data for reporting and analysis. This can be used in costing analysis and equipment profitability.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Enterprise shippers are looking for ways to capture and analyze more data Making the most of available technology has always been critical for fine-tuning a supply chain. Now more than ever, shippers need to find innovative ways to make the most of real-time freight data and analysis. Download the White Paper.

Waste Reduction 105

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WorkWave

MAY 8, 2024

Telematics refers to the integration of telecommunications and informatics to transmit data over long distances. In the context of last-mile delivery, telematics involves the use of GPS technology and onboard sensors to collect and transmit real-time data about vehicles, drivers and their activities.

Optimization Software 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Your organization’s ability to anticipate disruption, adapt to events, and build resiliency is rooted in how you maintain operational continuity. The average cost of a data breach reached $3.86 A supply chain built for resiliency allows a company to adapt to unpredictable forces while maintaining customer service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The ability to drill down into this data at multiple levels ensures that sustainability measures are implemented and optimized for various supply chain segments. A proactive approach to carbon management is essential for companies seeking to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining supply chain efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Demand is at the Heart of Supply Chain Network Design The first step in the SCND process is translating business rules into a set of data inputs: demand, products, customers, sites, shipment rules, production details, and various constraints. Every forecast typically begins with internal company historical shipment data.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

But by implementing data driven maintenance strategies these cost, performance, and environmental impacts can be greatly reduced. An intelligent data-driven approach Maintenance doesn’t have to be this arbitrary. None of this is good for sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2024

Ensuring seamless data flow between these systems for various scenarios can be difficult, compounded by the need to maintain data integrity across different systems and scenarios, requiring continuous data validation, cleansing, and synchronization.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The process usually includes analyzing historical data for seasonal trends and product performance, as well as gathering current data on competitors, marketplace trends, future marketing plans and promotions. All of them rely on data, whether you’re using historical data or new findings gathered from consumer research.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2024

Order-level Management: The tracking of orders from inception to fulfillment, and the management of the people, processes and data connected to the order as it moves through its lifecycle. For companies involved in shipping freight, the combination of order-level management and cost to serve analysis can be a game-changer.

Cost Reduction 89

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Table of Contents [Open] [Close] Significance of Last-Mile Delivery Optimization Implementing Innovative Strategies The Role of Data Analytics Sustainability: A Necessary Focus 1. They play a vital role in boosting customer satisfaction and maintaining a competitive edge in the logistics market. Avoiding Delivery Density Issues 3.

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Freightos

MAY 8, 2024

More Resources Home May 8, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Europe weekly prices fell 7% to $4.08/kg. Europe – N.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

ARC Advisory Group, where I work, recently announced the publication of their analysis of the 25 manufacturers with the most mature digital transformations. But transformation also requires culture change enabled by machines and data. The first is maintaining a competitive workforce. This is the inaugural edition of the report.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

A cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain for perishable food products, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals in order to maintain their quality and increase their shelf-life. Refrigerated transport is a form of climate-controlled transportation which is designed to maintain a cool or frozen temperature. Root cause analysis.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

Measuring performance with transportation KPIs and freight data is getting easier. Knowing freight costs in advance is essential to keep total landed costs in check Understanding transportation freight costs and current freight rates for lanes must be the primary goals of cost analysis. Think about this. Disruptions are inevitable.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Although supply chains are starting to normalize and rebound, COVID-19 exposed a lot of weaknesses and led shippers to gain a better understanding of the importance of data portfolios, which is the primary purpose of outsourced logistics solutions. Visibility and data remain top-value propositions that outsourced logistics entities solve for.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 29, 2024

This is where auditors assess the 3PLs Warehouse Management System (WMS) , its integration with the enterprise systems , and the robustness of the data security used within your company. This is the final part of the audit scope, and it looks at business continuity plans, physical and data security and environmental compliance.

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