The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2023

He has made significant contributions through his involvement in consulting projects with Metafora (formerly CarrierDirect) and his instrumental role in developing and executing sales, marketing, and product growth strategies for ExFreight Zeta, Inc. By scheduling a demo and completing the form, you can explore the benefits firsthand.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

However, enterprise shippers can make a comeback by implementing smart truckload shipping strategies by retooling and putting freight forecasting power to work. And these additional five shipping strategies can help enterprise shippers maximize recovery and boost profits. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Shipchain

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

According to EFT’s Supply Chain Hot Trends to Watch for in 2019 , one of the most significant trends that we should be paying attention to this year is automation. While automation in the supply chain is still in an early-adoption phase, the impact that it could have on the industry is significant.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Global supply chains suffer from limited visibility and a general want for supply chain intelligence in carrier sourcing , freight tendering and all other processes. Fully 70% of companies say their supply chain is either very or extremely complex and only 6% of companies have full visibility within their supply chains.

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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. Consider the following use cases.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

Why logistics automation alone does little for supply chain advancement Market conditions and demand drive carrier profitability. Poor tender acceptance strategies. Carriers must collect, analyze and proactively apply data, which “is critical,” says Supply Chain Brain. Request a SONAR Demo. Empty miles.

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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. Request a demo here or email info@mytmc.com.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 6, 2021

Figuring out how to improve annual request for proposal (RFP) bidding strategies remains elusive for many shippers, especially in the context of knowing when to expand the network to leverage freight consolidation. It’s the same story of supply and demand. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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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. It’s become vital for companies to have robust supply chain processes to overcome any supply chain disruption.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

On the episode you’ll hear: Why should freight market participants like shippers, brokers, and carriers 1, care about collaboration in the supply chain and 2. How do we digitize all the players in the supply chain network? And why is digitizing the supply chain network vital moving forward for our industry?

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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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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. He told the audience that OneRail “combines humans, technology and capacity” to find the answers that work for everyone in the last-mile supply chain. Original Article: FOSC: Collaboration drives last-mile success.

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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. Maintaining good compliance to these informational guides is critical to supply chain management and relies heavily on current data and automation. Download the White Paper.

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Shipchain

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

All supply chain managers share one overarching goal: trying to find the most efficient way to satisfy increasing customer demand. And in today’s day and age, supply chain is ever-evolving. New trends and technologies, coupled with globalization, mean that supply chains are the most complex they’ve ever been.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Inventory replenishment is the process of moving stock items along the supply chain to ensure inventory levels are sufficient to cover demand. Inventory Replenishment Strategies to Boost Profitability. To overcome all these inventory management risks, you need a toolbox of effective inventory replenishment strategies.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

It is clear supply chain business intelligence is essential for success with freight load management. Be sure to consider the interdependencies of the global supply chain.” Let’s take a closer look at them and how they maximize supply chain efficiency and profitability. Download the White Paper.

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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.

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

Big data and predictive freight rates in the digital supply chain are nothing new. Real-time data and predictive freight rates promote end-to-end supply chain benefits. However, objective risk management implies seeing both the threats and opportunities to improve the supply chain. Request a SONAR Demo.

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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

APRIL 13, 2021

This is also the basis for what everyone seeks – data-driven information that helps solve disruptions in the supply chain, resulting in the best-informed decisions possible in regard to less-than-truckload (LTL) freight rates and tight truckload capacity. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The most impactful outside event, the holidays, is on the horizon and businesses are gearing up to meet increased consumer demand while navigating the complexities of supply chains. With tools like SONAR, tracking across all the various modes, it becomes easy to identify when others in the industry are changing strategies.

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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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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

3 min read Log-hub announces a major update to its Supply Chain Apps, delivering powerful enhancements that streamline cost management, route optimization, and data-driven decision-making. These features empower supply chain professionals with greater efficiency, cost control, and accuracy.

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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

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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Shipchain

JUNE 25, 2019

Understanding the future of the digital supply chain is essential to success. Let’s take a closer look at how these technologies will affect the future of supply chain management and your day to day operations. Avoiding the Future of the Digital Supply Chain Is Impossible. Approximately 1.7

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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.” Keeping costs under control should be a proactive, not reactive strategy, especially during an unprecedented time of transition and reopening ahead of peak season. The supply chain operates on roughly an 18-month cycle.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 26, 2021

How to know when it’s time to rethink your intermodal versus truckload strategy And lastly, the primary factor goes back to knowing when to start considering expansion of intermodal freight use in conjunction with rebidding on existing lanes. A tactical supply chain relies on data and facts to guide all activities.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

These KPIs appear in a variety of forms, but two of the most important to track throughout the supply chain are on-time pickup and on-time delivery. Consider the impact of other modes on trucking and how that will affect your shipping strategy Shippers can also benefit from the consideration of other modes of trucking.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 12, 2021

Monitoring freight market activity is an integral part of supply chains. However, with the proper supply chain analytic systems in place, you’ll be able to use this data to create value that sets your company on the path of continued success.” Request a SONAR Demo.

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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. Broad market assumptions are great for broad strategies, but as everyone knows, the supply chain is rarely that simple. Request a SONAR Demo. Think about it.

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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.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

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. Together, these challenges demonstrate why transportation cost analysis is critical to keeping the supply chain operational and functioning at a profitable and scalable level.

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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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