FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

In most industries, supply chain logistics account for 5% to 50% of a product’s total cost.” Where freight managers go wrong with planning the transportation budget The biggest problem when planning a transportation budget is an inability to see actual versus projected costs across the network. Think about this.

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EazyStock

APRIL 13, 2022

What is a supply chain strategy? A supply chain strategy explains how a company will bring goods into the business and get them out to customers as effectively as possible. Supply chain strategies have come into the spotlight as volatile demand and complicated global markets have made supply chains more complex.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

Optimized load planning is fundamental to improving your service and revenue. Could your company be wasting money on a logistics strategy that doesn’t work? Efficient load planning is more critical than ever and a key performance area for any supply chain. Some may not even offer load planning tools.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Establishing a practical freight routing guide helps outline essential rules of engagement for vendors, clients and supply chain managers. The purpose of these specialized guides is primarily to enable a quick adaptation of a shipment plan agreement between involved parties. Download the White Paper.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MARCH 12, 2020

Using technology to drive strategy and improve performance—and ultimately create financial value—is top of mind for shippers today managing complex global supply chains. A key component of this technology trend is the need for a supply chain visibility platform. Is the lack of real-time visibility holding back your supply chain?

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Freightos

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Black (Swan) is the New White Since 2019, supply chains and logistics have seen one black swan event after another disrupt operations and impact costs starting with trade wars and the pandemic and continuing through the Ever Given, Houthi attacks in the Red Sea , multiple labor disruptions, and now a possible renewed trade war.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Mobile data can play a pivotal role in building the supply value chain. Mobile devices have functions that provide valuable data for the supply value chain. Mobile devices have proven optimal for implementing innovative strategies, connecting freight loads with other equipment and assets , and more.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

Without clear budgeting and cost-prediction measures, the transportation network will be unable to accurately plan for increases and decreases in expenses. Without a clear picture of what money is coming in and going out of the supply chain, common challenges and disruptions can have an even greater impact. Ongoing wasted resources.

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Shipchain

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Blockchain in the pharma supply chain can dramatically affect the success and verifiability of pharmaceuticals. Failure to maintain proper temperatures or traceability within the pharma supply chain can have disastrous outcomes that directly impact patients and their family members. Returns in the supply chain are not new.

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Log-hub

AUGUST 5, 2024

This bi-monthly update introduces powerful new features for our flagship product, Supply Chain Apps, designed to enhance supply chain visualization, optimization, and sustainability. Map Comparisons: Comprehensive Scenario Analysis Log-hub 4.3 Creating Maps via API: Enhanced Supply Chain Visibility Log-hub 4.3

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 26, 2021

But to further that argument, let’s take an in-depth look at the benefits and disadvantages of intermodal shipping load planning , when to choose one over the other, and a few core SONAR insights to maximize value. A tactical supply chain relies on data and facts to guide all activities. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

It took time for the situation to normalize, especially for complex products like semiconductors that require a lot of moving parts in the global supply chain. Just when it seemed that 2024 would be a very welcome year of “normal” supply chains, the Red Sea crisis proved that for global supply chains, there is no such thing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

With all the disruptions in the supply chain since 2020, the last mile has been in a constant state of flux. 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.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

What is demand planning? Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. Why is demand planning important? Is demand planning the same as demand forecasting? What does demand planning involve?

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

What is demand planning? Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. Why is demand planning important? Is demand planning the same as demand forecasting? What does demand planning involve?

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

Unfortunately, the trials of 2020 taught supply chain leaders that planning on the typical expectations will not always work. and the] flexibility of your current capacity procurement plan to address shifts in demand patterns.” After all, the best-laid plans for RFP processes will fall far short when capacity crunches take hold.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

Yes, the need for shipping demand analytics is not new and was echoed in 2013 by Industry Week , “Relying on traditional supply chain execution systems is becoming increasingly more difficult, with a mix of global operating systems, pricing pressures and ever-increasing customer expectations. That’s where data analytics comes in.”

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Judah Levine November 15, 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) increased 6% to $1,711/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) climbed 3% to $2,421/FEU.

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Locus

JANUARY 10, 2024

We’ll look at four strategies to optimize shelf replenishment, reducing stockouts, improving inventory management, cutting waste, and boosting productivity. In other words, it’s a win-win scenario for all parties involved. Creating a truly efficient shelf replenishment plan goes beyond the simple act of restocking inventory.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 30, 2020

This remains key to the overall success of investments within supply chain analysis. And pre-emptive strategies that help isolate and address real-time problems will inevitably rely on real-time freight data and easy-to-access systems. It’s easy to get wrapped up in supply chain activities and ignore the customer experience.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

According to Matt Leonard of Supply Chain Dive : “Demand for trucking freight is being driven by strong consumer spending and a manufacturing industry that’s seen growth for five straight months. Thus, shippers need a way to tap those plans for meaningful improvements in shipping today. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

3 min read In the realm of supply chain management, the revolutionary capabilities of Log-hub’s 3D maps offer unprecedented efficiency and strategic insights, redefining how businesses navigate their global supply chain networks. While the enhanced supply chain visualization is at the heart of Log-hub 4.0, In Log-hub 4.0,

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 20, 2021

This becomes especially significant for the carbon footprint of companies in transportation, logistics and supply chains, including the added expenses associated with reefer during the warmer months. The data reveals the most cost-effective ways to transport goods, thus reducing the supply chain industry’s carbon footprint.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 5, 2021

Prior to the winter blast, we saw some interesting things happen with supply and demand and if handled properly would have prepared you for the storm. Orange = inbound volumes (supply). Supply and demand are among the biggest drivers of noncompliance, capacity shifts, and cost changes. Green = outbound volumes (demand).

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Locus

JUNE 15, 2023

As supply chains move past the uncertainties of 2020, they are met with new challenges while continuing to meet demands for greater efficiency, reduced operational costs and memorable consumer experiences. Locus attended the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium that took place in Orlando, Florida in May. Watch Webinar 3. trillion by 2030.

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Locus

MAY 15, 2023

Brands need to adopt the latest supply chain and last-mile logistics solutions to make the D2C model a successful business strategy. Unfortunately, most brands don’t have an intelligent last-mile logistics solution that can optimize capacity planning and routing to deliver orders on customer-preferred timelines.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

But other technology solutions take a wide range of approaches to better connect carriers, shippers, and freight brokers, to make logistics and supply chains run more efficiently, and to drive more profits for users. Avoid these challenges with a technology-driven freight broker management strategy. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

3 min read In the realm of supply chain management, the revolutionary capabilities of Log-hub’s 3D maps offer unprecedented efficiency and strategic insights, redefining how businesses navigate their global supply chain networks. While the enhanced supply chain visualization is at the heart of Log-hub 4.0, In Log-hub 4.0,

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Shippers need to prepare for this uncertainty and plan by using historic, peer and market data from across the network. With the ever-changing needs and demands of the supply chain, carriers need to maintain clarity. The volatility on the markets in 2020 highlighted the supply chain’s vulnerability to deviations and disruptions.

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EazyStock

MARCH 17, 2021

As globalization extends supply chains around the world, the likelihood of negative impacts stemming from supply chain disruption increases. Supply chain disruptions are an inevitability for any supply chain, though the severity of the impacts can vary. Types of Supply Chain Disruptions. Black Swan Events.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

According to the Harvard Business Review , “The challenge for companies will be to make their supply chains more resilient without weakening their competitiveness. During the past year, many of the HOS regulations were suspended to keep the supply chain functional throughout the unprecedented peak season and COVID-related demands.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Logistics stakeholders are continuing to digitalize operations—and supply chains—through new technologies that meet customer expectations and keep up with global trade challenges. Companies were forced to adapt quickly to a volatile market and supply chain disruptions throughout the pandemic.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 6, 2021

What this blog is about: Using automation and digital disruption to transform supply chains. 5 steps to define and implement a proper strategy for digital transformation. Companies were forced to adapt quickly to a volatile market and supply chain disruptions throughout the pandemic.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 6, 2021

What this blog is about: Using automation and digital disruption to transform supply chains. 5 steps to define and implement a proper strategy for digital transformation. Companies were forced to adapt quickly to a volatile market and supply chain disruptions throughout the pandemic.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply chains have fractured under the weight of recent maritime import demand, forcing shippers like Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) to find pricier alternatives in order to not miss their window of opportunity. Restructuring supply chains will have a lasting effect on logistics networks. Request a SONAR Demo.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 20, 2020

So we thought we’d focus on the lesser known topic of ‘stock optimization’ – this is an inventory control technique that’s becoming more popular with inventory managers to improve the efficiency of their supply chain. Inventory control is the process of managing and regulating the supply, storage and distribution of stock.

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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. must comply with SOX. How much is retained?

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