Locus

APRIL 3, 2023

An effective logistics solution is critical for optimizing supply chain efficiency, reducing costs, improving customer satisfaction, and supporting sustainability goals. This article will provide easy insight into the world of logistics management—from the key components and challenges to tips on optimizing it for your business.

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

If done right, load matching means better resource optimization, cost reduction, streamlined operations, and ultimately, happy customers and businesses. It strives to find the most cost-effective carrier that meets the load requirements and delivery constraints , contributing to overall cost reduction and improved profitability.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

Transportation procurement remains a major problem for enterprises faced with the need for faster and more extensive capacity. Let’s take a closer look at the five key hallmarks of quality data sets that can improve transportation procurement. Increase transportation procurement with FreightWaves SONAR.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 2, 2021

Spot freight provides a short-term way to source capacity and boost procurement outside of contracted rates whether TL or LTL. Consider this; as reported by Louis Columbus of Forbes , “Machine learning algorithms and the apps running them are capable of analyzing large, diverse data sets fast, improving demand forecasting accuracy.”

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Freightos

JANUARY 30, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. And though there are still reports of tight space and equipment at Asian export hubs, congestion remains minimal, and there are signs space and equipment availability may already be improving.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 7, 2024

For shippers, the approach to transportation procurement is evolving. However, with the advent of specialized software solutions like Keelvar, Emerge and Jaggaer, there’s a noticeable shift in how transportation procurement is managed.

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Freightos

MARCH 12, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Asia-US East Coast prices(FBX03 Weekly) fell 8% to $6,107/FEU.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Despite this, there’s a wave of optimism for 2024 sweeping across importers and exporters. About 46% of importers expect demand to stabilize, and 41% even anticipate an improvement.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 8, 2021

This means that the industry continues to move in the direction of improved shipping technology. The abundant data sources can make the process of assessing the market more difficult than necessary. Shippers and carriers should make more definitive decisions in selecting their data sources. Download the White Paper.

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Freightos

JANUARY 16, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) climbed 7% to $4,278/FEU.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) climbed 3% to $2,421/FEU.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Optimize Inventory. Having a transparent and detailed account of what inventory you are currently holding will help you optimize your inventory levels while allowing you to be responsive to market demand. Improve Demand Forecasting. Start with a detailed overview of what inventory is currently in your supply chain.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. In this blog post, I describe the different paths these modes took and where things stand at the close of 2023. It is indeed “A Tale of Two Modes,” each with its own story, pace, successes, and snags.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) climbed 7% to $2,357/FEU.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) climbed 5% to $2,497/FEU.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

This is particularly true for truckload shipping procurement. Read on to see how these innovations can help with truckload shipping procurement. Shipping managers continue to struggle with capacity procurement during this time of industry-wide disruption . Truckload shipping procurement needs to include all legs of the trip.

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WorkWave

JUNE 27, 2024

This blog will delve into the current state of driver availability, its causes, consequences, strategies for mitigating the challenge, and future outlooks and long-term solutions. By optimizing routes, companies can ensure that drivers spend less time on the road and more time fulfilling orders, therefore increasing productivity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Digital freight matching is growing more valuable as a way to source meaningful capacity Companies and freight managers that have embraced digital technology and automation remain more likely to thrive. And it has opened new channels for capacity procurement. Request a SONAR Demo. It’s that simple.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 25, 2021

Routing guides are a universal source of carrier freight tendering and action. In other words, a lack of insight into market-by-market and lane-by-lane analysis will amount to trouble in understanding what is going wrong and what is necessary to improve service levels. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) were also level at $2,367/FEU.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Obviously, the ability to improve truck and trailer order forecasting offers excellent value for carriers. When the data is collected and made more available and accessible, carriers and logistics service providers (LSPs) can improve trucking operation decisions. Trucking data can offer near-real-time insight into current markets.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

And demands for 2021 already reveal strife in procurement in the shipping industry and visibility through all operations, including carrier troubles. For those trying to obtain freight procurement, says Uber , volatility is the name of the game. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 6, 2021

But transportation optimization , knowing when to tender freight, take advantage of company-owned assets, and outsource are other issues. The world of transportation sourcing and management is only getting more complicated. The first step in building a successful supply chain is to start with vendor sourcing.

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Freightos

JANUARY 10, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Elevated freight rates are leading to expectations that carrier profitability will improve in 2024. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) increased 58% to $3,980/FEU.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 1% to $2,362/FEU.

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MercuryGate

AUGUST 25, 2020

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 5, 2021

Among enterprise companies, one critical aspect of successful negotiation and capacity procurement is a better predictive outlook of both spot and contract truckload rates. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. Tracking market trends within truckload rates relies heavily on data and analysis. Download the White Paper.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Europe and the Mediterranean both dipped about 7% last week and are 15% lower than their late January peaks as conditions improve and demand decreases. Ocean rates from Asia to N. Prices to N.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

With mini-bids, carriers have an opportunity to focus more time and resources on specific lanes, improving the balance of their freight networks. Weather issues and delays continue to be the most common source of fluctuation and disturbance to the modern supply chain. Think about it.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Knowing the lead time helps warehouse managers understand when to restock inventory, allocate drivers, source more capacity, and take other necessary steps. And the same functions can be used to improve relationships with asset-based freight brokers and other intermediaries. Request a SONAR demo today. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

And it’s important to understand how improvements in drayage planning , considering TEU activity as shown in the Top Imports by Consignee app within the Ocean Shipments Report in FreightWaves SONAR, amount to proactive supply chain management. They further depend on multimodal transport and optimized routes to transfer goods.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

In this post we’ll explain the top inventory replenishment methods they use to improve profitability right across their supply chain. Here’s our top five that specifically focus on improving your profitability. But striving for the cheapest unit price isn’t always the most cost-effective way to procure a product.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

The problem: Shipping demand management includes a need to source capacity around the clock Capacity rules when it comes to keeping the supply chain moving and the trucks full. Sourcing capacity and load contracts require the constant attention of management. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo today by clicking the button below.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. These factors are leading to improvements in space and equipment availability at Asian export hubs, smooth operations at most major ports and few signs of congestion.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 9, 2022

This is where supply chain digitalization projects can help to automate simple processes, improve efficiency and save money. Finding optimal healthy stock levels isn’t easy. With accurate demand forecasting information, inventory managers can set optimal stock levels to meet demand while keeping costs to a minimum.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

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Locus

JUNE 24, 2024

.” The 2024 Market Guide noted that “New digitalization initiatives, the increasing adoption of e-commerce, and the need to optimize transportation costs to improve the end-consumer experience and increase brand engagement are some of the challenges LMD solutions must solve. Take a look at our demos!

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