Locus

JULY 25, 2023

This can make it difficult to plan optimal routes and reach customers on time. Route Planning and Dispatch Optimization Consumer goods enterprises and E-commerce retailers deal with hundreds of on-demand orders daily. Investing in logistics technology is the primary and significant step to optimize last-mile order fulfillment.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team showcases several mileage-focused indices to aid carriers to build trucking KPIs that will inform decisions to optimize fleet utilization among other freight KPIs. What are the SONAR indices that aid in building trucking KPIs to optimize fleet utilization?

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Freightos

MARCH 12, 2024

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Freightos

JANUARY 30, 2024

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Freightos

JANUARY 16, 2024

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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Envase Technologies

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Read the Blog. Book a Demo to learn more. Request a demo to see how DM Maintenance can streamline your vehicle repair, inventory, and equipment management. The Implementation Blues. DrayMaster’s Capacity Calendar can show a trucker’s current capacity when a rate is returned.

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Shipchain

MAY 29, 2019

Decentralized data in blockchain also enables real-time visibility into the supply, applicable to optimized supply chain management. To learn more about how you could benefit from adding blockchain to your organization, request a demo of our Track and Trace platform today!

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Locus

MAY 18, 2023

This last leg of the journey is the key connection point between the business and its customers, making it essential to optimize for maximum efficiency. One way to achieve this optimization is through the use of technology and data analytics, such as Locus DMP (Delivery Management Platform). What is Delivery route optimization?

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Time To Read: 2 minutes In the competitive realm of last-mile delivery, understanding and optimizing key performance indicators (KPIs) is paramount to success. In this blog post, we’ll delve into some of the most crucial KPIs for last-mile delivery businesses to monitor — categorized by routing, orders, and driver metrics.

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Retailers should find ways to optimize truckloads to reap benefits. How do we optimize these loads? Shippers need to leverage automated and intelligent solutions to truly optimize the supply chain and impact the bottom line in a positive way. However, trucking industries have many business models they operate by.

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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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Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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Locus

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In this dynamic landscape, we’ll explore the essential checklist for employee transportation companies to excel in planning, executing, and optimizing employee rides. Optimal planning of scheduled and on-demand routes Efficient employee ride planning is the linchpin for cost-effective transportation.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Point solutions that only address the network design and optimization question may solve the immediate problem of advancing from Excel, but it’s important to consider how they fit into a holistic planning ecosystem. Get demos and pricing structure . But perhaps the biggest drawback of commonly used solutions is their price.

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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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Locus

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

For each batch of incoming orders, dispatch software can factor in real-life constraints such as traffic, distances, the timing and priority of the delivery, among others, to come up optimal dispatch routes. Its dynamic algorithms ensure that orders are scheduled optimally through vehicles and routes that take into account 280+ constraints.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 6, 2023

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Locus

JULY 10, 2023

We’ve discussed at length the role of route optimization , order management, and reducing Time Under The Roof , among others. After all, a demo could prove to be a valuable use of your time. Book a Demo References: [link] h[link] The post Zero Visibility to Complete Control: Supply Chain Optimization appeared first on Locus Blog.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 20, 2021

Optimize the routes to minimize stop-and-go traffic The supply chain relies on tactical transportation management and the ability to minimize any unnecessary delays. Optimizing the routes for trucks will remove some of those additional and time-consuming stops. In the interim, request a FreightWaves SONAR demo to get started.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The use of analytics to proactively handle route optimization. Request a SONAR Demo. The applications of analytics to navigate market volatility. The advantage of predictive rating tools to manage and maximize RFP efficiency and cost alignment. Measuring the health of the trucking business through analytics-based benchmarking. .

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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. Load matching can be a game changer in optimizing logistics efficiency in the last mile, providing several benefits: 1. Some of the factors that load matching depends on include: 1.

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Freightos

MAY 8, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. In air cargo, there is some optimism that Q1’s unexpected volume strength will continue into Q2. Freightos Air Index rates out of China dipped slightly last week to $5.43/kg America and $4.08/kg

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AIMMS

MAY 22, 2018

Do I know how to quickly find extra capacity, and how to re-allocate demand in a cost optimal manner? Contact us for a demo if you’d like to learn more. What happens if one of my manufacturing plants goes down due to an unforeseen weather event? I’d be happy to show you how it works.

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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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Freightos

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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Locus

MAY 20, 2024

This blog delves into essential acronyms and abbreviations, from BOPIS to WISMO, that are pivotal for optimizing supply chains and elevating customer satisfaction. Solving this problem is crucial for retail businesses as it optimizes delivery times and reduces transportation costs. Read Also: Cost to Serve Summing Up!

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Additionally, carriers can also use technology to avoid losses due to deadheading in trucking , while still promoting more short-hauls to appease drivers, adding up to comprehensive transportation optimization. Increased route optimization to speed transportation. Request a SONAR Demo. Download the White Paper.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Customer satisfaction and keeping costs in check rests on optimal last-mile delivery operations. Minimizing maintenance costs through proactive practices and investing in reliable vehicles is crucial for optimizing last-mile delivery operations. Step into the world of last-mile delivery, the unsung hero of the e-commerce world.

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Locus

JUNE 8, 2022

Achieve growth with optimal routes. Its Machine Learning (ML) algorithms factor in multiple logistics constraints, business goals and customer preferences, to come up with optimal routes that maximize your vehicle output. Schedule Demo. Also, you can set realistic ETA targets for your drivers. Talk to our experts!

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

Real-time supply chain visibility helps decrease costs, conserve working capital and improve efficiency – all through better understanding and management of supplier performance, warehouse optimization, inventory accuracy, exception control, transportation resource management, delivery velocity and on-time service.” That’s what SONAR offers.

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Locus

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Legacy dispatch management systems lack the capability to optimize delivery routes based on factors such as traffic, vehicle availability, and on-ground obstacles. Schedule a Demo The post How E-commerce Warehouse Operations can be Optimized with Dispatch Management Software appeared first on Locus Blog.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

And part of the ability to offer those rates goes back to seeing what’s happening within the market to ensure only the most lucrative and profitable loads are accepted, enabling route optimization as well. Click the button below to request a FreightWaves SONAR demo , and become a strategic carrier regardless of your size or tech know-how.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

Using historical data and peer market insights allows for the optimization of a transportation strategy and strengthens bargaining power, giving the upper hand when it comes to negotiating and securing capacities. Together, it promotes continued route optimization and use of strategic transportation procurement practices.

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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. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) increased 58% to $3,980/FEU.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

It further runs the high risk of losing money on poorly optimized loads and subpar expense planning. . Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo now to get started. . Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. Blindly trying different things to see what might work is no way to run a supply chain.

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