Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2021

In this way, the conformity of the product, assembly, type and quality can be checked by accurate comparison with good samples. The whole learning process is quick and can be handled by a normal operator, which is a good feature when production changes. If an incorrect sample is detected, the operator is informed immediately.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Fortunately, smart data utilization can help reduce deadheading occurrences and make the entire supply chain more profitable. Where a supply chain is weak, analysis and advisory teams can fill in the gaps – seeing the correlations between data points and real-time load operations and profits highlights potential problem areas.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 21, 2021

Stronger performance will always revolve around being productive and profitable. Capture and analyze data inside and outside of your network to benchmark performance. The biggest barrier to efficiency in supply chain agility rests with an inability to see, capture or analyze freight data. Download the White Paper.

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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

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Data-driven transportation management , including the checks and reviews that accompany healthy data management practices, are part of the process of getting the most out of the tech stack. Throughout the supply chain, data-driven transportation management’s success is only as good as the data quality and integrity in use.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Companies with access to accurate near-real-time data not only improve their operations; they also gain the ability to depict the current state of the trucking market. These accurate depictions of the market come from the tracking of data. Businesses that have better access to more data have distinct advantages.

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Trimble

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

During the event, Rishi Mehra, director of operations and strategy, and Kelly Williams, product manager, had just seven minutes to present a Rapid-Fire Demo of Engage Lane: an agile transportation procurement platform that streamlines the relationship between carriers and shippers and helps them uncover better ways to move freight.

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 12, 2020

WorkWave’s virtual booth will offer three types of experiences for its visitors: live sessions including demos, pre-recorded sessions to view on-demand, and one-on-one appointments with its Genius Booth staff and executive leadership team. Attendees will also find information on WorkWave’s: . Media Contact: Brittany Boyle.

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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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Shipchain

MAY 29, 2019

Supply chain is essentially the entire behind-the-scenes network that links a product from its point of origination to its final destination. Supply chains are often very complex as they encompass all vendors, warehouses, retailers, and so on that bring a product to life and then to a customer.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

But knowing what’s happening based on historic, peer and market data can help shippers figure out how carriers price freight loads. Here are a few things managers need to keep in mind when working with real-time freight data for pricing purposes. . Shippers may not track this data independently.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Many of the retailers surveyed by Supermarket News say they plan to “focus on grab-and-go, ready-to-heat/eat and other convenient packaged fresh meal options; new products; and new flavors and ingredients in prepared foods.”. Download our ebook now to learn more, then schedule a demo with us.

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 11, 2021

This “SONAR highlight reel,” which we publish every other week, is intended to concisely hit data highlights and trends in truckload, intermodal and maritime. Spot rates continue to rise as freight flows to the spot market – particularly on the West Coast. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 16, 2024

(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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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

And of course, Oracle with their investments in Cloud computing, Internet of Things technology, and artificial intelligence can be used to minimize inputs while increasing productivity. The order management system now must account for not just the sale of the product, but the details and timing of the related services.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

In most industries, supply chain logistics account for 5% to 50% of a product’s total cost.” Measuring performance with transportation KPIs and freight data is getting easier. For many companies, this means there must be open and transparent communication lines with both sales and production management teams. Think about this.

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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 23, 2021

Empty miles mean that a freight spends time on the road while not transporting any product. Companies that can accurately predict market volatility trends, using indices with reefer data analytics , can ensure that they remain prepared in the event of replenishment issues. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

5000 developers are working on product enhancements and extensions to the SAP spend management suite. With that level of investment, one would expect an aggressive product buildout. At SAP Spend Connect Live, held October 14-16 in Las Vegas, SAP did make several significant product announcements.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 21, 2024

Customer relationship management systems collect and centralize all the important data about a business’ customers (and potential customers). This data usually includes the customer’s contact information, address, purchase history, social media engagement, email click-throughs, and dozens of other data points as they become available.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Without adequate data and information on the freight market, shippers can find themselves in the same disadvantageous position as Mr. David. Getting back to Mr. David, even if he was, in fact, quoted the going market price, the uninformed customer would not know if the product he was receiving was of adequate quality.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

As the holiday shopping season reaches its peak, ecommerce business owners everywhere are crossing their fingers, hoping they have enough product in stock and that they didn’t order too much. In truth, demand forecasting, or estimating how much product you’ll sell in the future, is one of the toughest challenges for any ecommerce business.

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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.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

According to Derrick Steiner of Digitalist Magazine , “Today’s leading companies are working very hard to be intelligent enterprises, capable of harnessing the power of end-to-end experience and operational data, to connecting their demand chain with their customers, who are social, mobile and shop in many channels, to their supply chain.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 6, 2021

Full truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) are popular methods that shippers use to move goods and products from one point to another. Increase data-driven decision-making with freight forecasting. Automation and smart data make it all possible. . Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2021

With all the advances in technology and a continuous need to just do more with less, it’s imperative for shippers to start by assessing the quality of their basic data and analytics tools. The idea is to minimize safety risks, damage to the product and ensure its timely delivery to the proper destination. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Shipchain

MARCH 13, 2019

Logistics Applications of Blockchain Maintain Data for All Parties. Logistics applications of blockchain all derive from maintaining an incorruptible data resource. Tracking data while in transit reduces damage and ensures drivers maintain compliance. Blockchain used in this fashion bridges system and data silos.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 2, 2020

As an asset-based broker, Zaro Transportation is using SONAR to create more accurate rating processes and higher productivity gains. Watch the episode below: Zaro Transportation offers better service and data-driven rates due to SONAR. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 20, 2021

Track the data to know when intermodal might be more cost-effective than rail Tracking real-time data proves beneficial to all levels of the transportation industry. The data reveals the most cost-effective ways to transport goods, thus reducing the supply chain industry’s carbon footprint. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 15, 2020

And while leveraging a freight rate index or ocean import data to lower detention risk , the sheer size of the supply chain makes management difficult at best. According to a recent Journal of Big Data article , “In typical [supply chain management] problems, it is assumed that capacity, demand, and cost are known parameters.

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Freightos

JUNE 11, 2024

More Resources Home June 11, 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 12% to $3.40/kg.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The modern supply chain rests on a mountain of shipping data. However, the applications of real-time freight data remain disparate and lack value. It provides immense insight into the overall productivity of the operation. An advanced, data-driven, and near-real-time analytics engine like FreightWaves SONAR makes that possible.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Knowing where all the products come from and have been shipped to is necessary for a reputable business. More carriers can see the shipping trends of various products every year, but acting on the hot-button demands remains troublesome. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 18, 2024

Excel analysis of the new SONAR tool shows how truckload competes with rail intermodal by lane Prior to last month, SONAR data was available in two ways: by using the browser-based visualization tool or via an API connection. That data point and the muted intermodal spot rate of $1.17/mile, mile, which also includes fuel.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Tasks such as annual freight rate discussions and contract bids are more productive and accurate. Additionally, freight market participants find themselves better prepared to enter rate discussions, especially once they are armed with the data from these performance benchmarks. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo to get started.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Domestic transportation networks receive a great deal of attention, but shippers are having to make expensive decisions before products even arrive on U.S. As peak retail season approaches, shippers in the retail space are focused on guaranteeing that products arrive with time to reach shelves (or distribution centers).

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

Some of the most common issues that arise from a lack of accurate transportation cost analysis and data tracking include the following: Inability to track data and respond to it in real-time. . Limited data sharing within the chain. Get started by requesting a FreightWaves SONAR demo via the button below today.

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