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A Trillion Dollars in Freight Transactions with Ken Adamo

The Logistics of Logistics

Shippers, brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for trends and data insights based on a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions. He leads a team of market experts who study every facet of the logistics industry to bring the best available insight to customers.

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Breaking Data Silos: How Centralized Data Warehouse Transforms Multi-Branch Operations

WorkWave

A single, centralized source of truth for your organizations data is no longer a luxuryits a necessity for businesses seeking to scale efficiently, enhance profitability, and make informed, data-driven decisions. This leads to: Inconsistent reporting: Different branches track data differently, making comparisons difficult.

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New Study Shows Global Trade Compliance Is Not Slowing Down Any Time Soon

Logistics Viewpoints

Businesses will need to ensure accurate data reporting across core operations such as sourcing, procurement, and transactions. For use cases like tariff calculation, a large data model can be implemented using public cloud architecture with proper permissions. Consequently, demand for robust GTC solutions will continue to rise.

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Real Time Container Tracking with Kyle Henderson

The Logistics of Logistics

Faced with the challenge of limited data availability, he co-founded Vizion, an API-first solution empowering cargo owners, freight forwarders, and software providers to achieve true supply chain visibility by tracking ocean freight in near real-time. With data refreshed multiple times daily, latency is reduced to 6 hours or less.

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How One Manufacturer Used GEP SOFTWARE To Save $45M in Direct Material Sourcing

In response to these challenges, a leading heavy equipment manufacturer selected GEP to redesign its source-to-contract processes and implement a convergent data model to help manage procurement data across its multiple locations.

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Research in Focus: Sourcing Trends and Concerns

Talking Logistics

Below is an excerpt from a report published recently by Amber Road and the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) titled “ The Trade Trends Report: 2017 Report on Sourcing, Trade, and e-commerce.” This bring concerns for transportation costs as we see as the #2 area of importance for sourcing.

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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Traditional supply chain planning, which relies on historical data and reactive adjustments, is no longer adequate for managing these challenges. A 2023 McKinsey study found that companies relying on reactive supply chain management lose up to 10% of annual revenue due to inefficiencies and missed opportunities.