Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It is a brilliant tool.” The enterprise software company also announced a new analytics solution covering external workforce management. At one of the demo booths, what stood out was the ability of the procurement solution to track savings leakage over the course of a contract. My advice,” he concluded, “is just jump in.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

Original article: PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance Logistics and supply chain are some of the world’s most complex and regulated industries, which has been further compounded by increasing reliance on data and technology in both fields. What Is SOX Compliance?

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In an era where convenience often dictates consumer choices, delivery services have evolved into a crucial component of business operations. Companies can no longer afford to lag behind in the rapidly changing landscape of logistical solutions, especially with the rise of e-commerce.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

For shippers and retailers to understand the true peak season meaning, they will need a firm grasp on the realities of inflation, expectations, and the use of technology to get through it. Worse still, drivers feel the impact as service demand declines in the target markets. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast .

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Knowledge Graphs are emerging as an important tool for building advanced AI capabilities. The ability to have a digital platform that supported workers who could help run their plants from remote locations was seen as highly desirable. We needed to model the data in a way that we can do simple searching. Data does not move.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 26, 2021

In logistics, many vital processes remain outdated and subject to manual management. Some of the largest enterprises are still using old and obsolete methods and platforms. Embracing this new approach through a unified logistics technology stack will help streamline many daily processes and cut back on wasted resources.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2021

If you work in logistics, you’ve likely heard the term TMS before. A TMS is a software program that allows you to manage your entire supply chain, including your internal logistics department, suppliers, warehouses, carriers, vendors, etc. I FEAR OF LOSING MY ROLE IN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT. This is often a misconception.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Do you dream of breaking up with your current logistics management processes? Managing logistics effectively is crucial for businesses of all sizes. Many growing companies face headaches with logistics management, and for good reason. This makes measuring the success of your logistics difficult! Youre not the only one!

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Relying solely on manual shipping data analysis continues to yield poor results. The old ways of recording, processing and responding to analytical data need a streamlined approach. The old ways of recording, processing and responding to analytical data need a streamlined approach. New ways must be adopted.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, efficient delivery scheduling has become a cornerstone of successful logistics. Implementing delivery scheduling software and route optimization tools is vital, allowing businesses to update delivery paths in real-time and manage unforeseen situations effectively. To counter4.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

A logistics routing guide can mean the difference between success and failure of pickup and delivery in a supply chain network. The logistics routing guide further includes details about the modes and carriers that prove influential. These are just some of the supply chain difficulties that get addressed with logistics routing guides.

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. According to Logistics Management , “Time is money in transportation…. Procurement in the shipping industry faces several problems without technology.

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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. But how can technology help? the year prior.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 25, 2021

One of the most crucial aspects of logistics management is the process of trade agreements and annual negotiations. Reaching mutually beneficial service level agreements (SLA) or trade agreements depends on the access and utilization of current logistics data and a decent amount of preparation. Download the White Paper.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 21, 2024

Legacy Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software systems, such as Salesforce, were originally developed to help sales teams funnel and track potential customers through long sales pipelines, from generating leads to closing the sale, then supporting and maintaining the customer relationship. What is CRM Software?

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Shipchain

MAY 3, 2019

In response, the value of a blockchain trucking platform will grow, and according to our CEO John Monarch, “all the jobs a driver does, the business, the maintenance, the taxes, and so on, can be done with the push of a few buttons. Having actionable, irrefutable data has wide implications.” Blockchain automates that process.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 12, 2021

Unfortunately, interpreting the data received is never straightforward. Erratic behavior in said data can lead to inaccuracies and confusion for carriers if the activity fails to conform to set standards. Even worse, data that isn’t monitored amounts to lost opportunities for improved efficiency. But what are these tools?

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

One of the most significant challenges facing logistics managers is route optimization. With so many shipping modes and options to choose from and a wealth of innovative technology to take advantage of, it can quickly become overwhelming and confusing. And it’s important to know a few best practices to achieve that goal.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Maintaining good compliance to these informational guides is critical to supply chain management and relies heavily on current data and automation. Missing data amounts to inevitable routing guide failures Data is king in today’s ever-changing market, and it is only becoming more vital for supply chain operations and management.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2022

Optimizing your logistics can make all the difference in your business’s bottom line. However, to fully understand your logistics processes you need to look at your logistics analytics. To start, you’ll need access to the right technology. Find out these priceless tips on improving your logistics processes.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 22, 2024

More Resources Home October 22, 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. Freightos Air index data shows Middle East – N.

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RPA Labs

MARCH 10, 2022

The technology boom of the past decade accelerated to a whole new level when businesses were suddenly sent home. As 2022 reveals a professional world that is more aware of the benefits of remote access to work, more supply chain professionals are choosing to invest in cloud-based technology and automation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The lack of real-time location and condition data in visibility solutions slows down response times and puts stakeholders in a reactive rather than proactive mindset. Having to send emails, make phone calls, and interpret legacy data associated with past shipments compounds the level of complexity. Schedule a demo today.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 8, 2021

As explained by Supply & Demand Chain Executive , “Digitization, software and giving shippers and carriers efficient tech tools are critical, as technology continues to modernize this industry. COVID-19 has also accelerated technological adoption by an order of magnitude. The challenge with lagging data in logistics.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

Big data and predictive freight rates in the digital supply chain are nothing new. Nearly all shippers, brokers and carriers collect and use data to derive insights, including predictive rates. Unfortunately, the most robust applications of that data will quickly diminish in value as data ages.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Even the most robust in-house strategies can turn to the value of logistics automation within analytics, such as the insights found in Lane Signal, to further refine their operations. This remains particularly true for shippers and logistics managers. Embracing modern logistics automation processes can speed up this predictive process.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

Take a moment to think about the biggest advancements in logistics. Through data-driven transportation management , carriers can finally become more strategic and tactical, thriving through good and bad times. Achieving that goal hangs on a carrier’s ability to capture meaningful data. Consider the following example.

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 2, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) There are ample opportunities to take advantage of spot versus contract freight data insights. 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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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

And that’s why it’s important for carriers to apply data and enable predictive freight rating through these five requirements. Recognize that not all loads are as lucrative as meets the eye, letting data do the talking Benchmarking may be the first step, but the next focuses on identifying the less-lucrative loads.

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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. It has been and remains a key part of the transportation and logistics puzzle for enterprise shippers today. Streamline data collection and analysis. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Adjusting current logistics strategies demonstrated the second great challenge of the pandemic. Embracing new and improved logistics strategies remains the best way to adapt to clients’ changing demands in 2021 and beyond. And it’s essential to know a few things about enterprise shippers’ top logistics tactics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

It implements service-level agreements (SLAs) with franchisee needs in mind. It provides shippers access to a large network of last-mile providers (FRONTDoor Partners) as well as developing technology like route optimization and planning tools, and other tech commonly requested by its FDPs. A complex math problem.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

One of the key themes that emerged was the growing importance of data standards and integrations. The rate of tech adoption in logistics continues to grow. But the volume of available digitalized data, and the number of tools, solutions and platforms that supply chain stakeholders are using (juggling?)

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Some of the most cost-effective software and methods supply chain professionals and the best freight brokers can adopt are supply chain predictive analytics programs. Companies become apprehensive when it comes to newer technology and stepping into new software. Leverage IoT-enabled sensors to collect more data.

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Locus

AUGUST 2, 2024

Retail businesses in Southeast Asia are increasingly seeking specialized retail logistics software to streamline their operations and keep up with growing market demands. Let’s explore the top four retail logistics software companies in Indonesia that are leading the way in providing these innovative solutions.

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