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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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Furthermore, outsourcing allows businesses to leverage the expertise and tools of professional fleet management companies, which often provide services such as route optimization, driver training, and regular reporting. Key factors to consider include: Route Optimization: Are current routes as efficient as possible?

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Inclement weather or another force majeure – Winter storms, tornadoes, flash floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires are just a few examples of the things Mother Nature can dish out that lead to delivery delays. Schedule a demo today. Ready to learn more about the power of end-to-end visibility?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 18, 2024

These were autonomous mobile robots where the bots and pickers moved through the warehouse together and optimally engaged in picking multiple e-commerce orders simultaneously. CRG Automation was demoing pallet build. Several other suppliers were demoing similar types of solutions. This year it is the year of the robot.

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AIMMS

APRIL 11, 2018

The first product of this partnership is TacticalOps, a Planning & Optimization solution for Food Manufacturers. I spoke with Luis Pinto, Partner at UniSoma, to understand the need for new planning and optimization solutions in the global food supply chain. I’ve seen the attitude towards optimization evolving yes.

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EazyStock

MARCH 4, 2021

How to Increase Inventory Turnover with Inventory Optimization. The concept of inventory optimization helps many businesses improve their inventory turnover – without damaging stock availability. Six Ways to Improve Inventory Turnover (with Inventory Optimization). The Importance of Improving your Inventory Turnover.

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EazyStock

APRIL 28, 2022

What does supply chain optimization mean? Put simply, supply chain optimization means using technology to get inventory to the right place at the right time – at the lowest cost and highest profit for your business. Supply chain optimization best practice. Benefits of supply chain optimization. Optimization tools.

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EazyStock

APRIL 28, 2022

What does supply chain optimization mean? Put simply, supply chain optimization means using technology to get inventory to the right place at the right time – at the lowest cost and highest profit for your business. Supply chain optimization best practice. Benefits of supply chain optimization. Optimization tools.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Judah Levine Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 3% to $1,609/FEU.

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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. For example, consider the following benefits of blockchain in the supply chain : Traceability allows for the corruption-proof means of tracking goods, raw materials or shipments in real-time.

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AIMMS

JUNE 26, 2015

There was a tremendous amount of energy in the office as our R&D and engineering teams worked hand in hand with Höegh and Ab Ovo to develop optimization apps leveraging the new AIMMS Web UI. I sat down with Christian to learn how Höegh is using optimization to transform their operations and to get his impression about the AIMMS hackathon.

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AIMMS

MAY 22, 2018

For example, we don’t know where the next tsunami or hurricane will hit. Let’s consider some examples. 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. Agility and Resilience.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

By optimizing pesticide use and pest management, drones not only boost agricultural productivity but also align with sustainable agricultural goals. For smaller pests, such as aphids, drones apply pesticides precisely and evenly, enhancing treatment efficacy while minimizing risks to human health and optimizing resource usage.

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Locus

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Take the example of last year’s holiday season. 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. Consumers also understood that each e-commerce provider has several competitors.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Judah Levine December 6, 2023 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) were level at $1,620/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. For example, did you take out a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program ? Improve Demand Forecasting.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2022

Optimizing your logistics can make all the difference in your business’s bottom line. Get started with a demo of Trinity's TMS. For example, carriers who bid low on a request-for-proposal (RFP), proceed to decline tenders, or provide poor service can cost your company. TOP 5 LOGISTICS REPORTS YOU NEED.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

As a result, transportation fleets must leverage truck utilization data daily as well as load percent capacity, driver wellness and other KPIs to monitor the efficiency and optimization of each unit. Obviously, that’s only one example, but it shows the value of insight and using data that’s available now. . Request a SONAR Demo.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

For example, the Freightos Baltic Index indicates a 69% increase to North America’s East Coast and a staggering 226% to Northern Europe since the crisis began. Despite this, there’s a wave of optimism for 2024 sweeping across importers and exporters.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Mobile devices have proven optimal for implementing innovative strategies, connecting freight loads with other equipment and assets , and more. But even more importantly, this freight data enables shippers to optimize their company’s operations in various ways by avoiding overspend and more. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

For example, some carriers shared with us their APIs for contract rates, others for spot rates, some for rates but not ebooking, others share APIs via third parties who charge an exorbitant price for accessing the API. That is a huge success story for the air cargo industry and as promised it has brought significant efficiencies.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

However, the data [that powers them] hasn’t previously been utilized to its full capacity until recently.” Take the example of RCRPMF.USA in the image. These are just a few examples of how poor application of data analytics for logistics can affect every aspect of the reefer supply chain. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

The examples below show you how to do this in AIMMS SC Navigator Apps, but we encourage you to study these scenarios in the tools you have at your disposal. . There is a strategic incentive in understanding the optimal sourcing location for specific customers, and the optimal sourcing location for different resources.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Example : A subscriber wants to see the outbound ocean shipments TEU volume being booked with ocean container lines in China that are moving outbound to the United States. For example, if a subscriber is looking at ocean TEU volumes from China to the U.S. Request a SONAR Demo. to China for instance would not be a sum of all U.S.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

It is a significant compendium of data, and few organizations have the available resources to manage that data, understand its impact and apply it through proactive truck utilization optimization. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below. Request a SONAR Demo. What are you waiting for?

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

A powerful order and inventory management system can track inventory levels in real time, help identify short and long-term trends, automate critical re-order points, optimize order size and cadence , generate customized reports and so, so much more. The amount of data available usually depends on the maturity of the product.

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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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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

While conventional logistics optimizes the flow of goods from producer to consumer, reverse logistics manages the processes for inverting that flow to deal with returned parts, materials and products from the consumer back to the producer. Schedule a demo today ! And the nerve center of any such operation is the warehouse.

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AIMMS

MAY 22, 2018

For example, we don’t know where the next tsunami or hurricane will hit. Let’s consider some examples. 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. Agility and Resilience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

I would sit through the demos, and I would think, how are these bots going to handle large orders that we routinely send our stores? One example, the warehouse uses a custom-made box that, generally speaking, holds 12 pairs of shoes. There Were Challenges There was skepticism that AMRs were the right solution.

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Shipchain

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

According to Allan Lyall, Pierre Mercier, and Stefan Gstettner at the Harvard Business Review, a considerable majority of supply chain functions could be “replaced by a smoothly running, self-regulating utility that optimally manages end-to-end workflows and requires very little human intervention” in the coming years. Boosting visibility.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 8, 2021

For example, the graphic below further demonstrates the savings relationship at 56 days within the time of the movement down to 30.85% in long intermodal hauls of 1,200 or more miles. Sign up for a demo here or by clicking the button below. Request a SONAR Demo. Not a FreightWaves SONAR user yet?

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RPA Labs

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Monitoring throughput with automation continues as a prime example of a good RPA logistics use case that directly impacts and improves network productivity. ?Managing Optimized notifications, automated communications, and improved integration throughout the network can help keep everyone on the same page. appeared first on RPA Labs.

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EazyStock

MARCH 9, 2021

See an example of ABC analysis in action here. For example, you may want to focus on improving the service levels of your A class products, over your Bs and Cs by increasing your safety stock levels. For example, some products will have a regular demand, while others will have intermittent demand. Focus on your category A items.

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Here’s what a strong online presence can do for your business: Reach a Wider Audience: With an optimized online presence, you can reach more potential clients who are searching for delivery or transportation services. For example, you can target businesses in your service area that are looking for logistics or delivery solutions.

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WorkWave

JUNE 27, 2024

For example, a major retail chain reported significant logistical challenges due to driver shortages during the peak holiday season. Technology Solutions Route Optimization Software Leveraging route optimization software like RouteManager helps maximize efficiency, reduce fuel costs, improve delivery times and much more.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Business then typically focus their resources to ensure tighter control over A items for optimal availability, while then considering B items and then C items. For example, you may want to carry more items that consistently sell well and are cheap to stock, versus those that are expensive with intermittent demand.

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