Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It is a brilliant tool.” At one of the demo booths, what stood out was the ability of the procurement solution to track savings leakage over the course of a contract. SAP has partnered with Shippeo, a provider of real-time transportation visibility, to allow the carbon associated with shipments to be tracked.

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Starting a delivery and transportation business can be incredibly rewarding, but like any venture, it requires careful planning. For a delivery and transportation business, your executive summary might include: A brief description of the services you’ll provide (e.g., Customer retention : How will you ensure repeat business (e.g.,

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Locus

JANUARY 9, 2025

Health-related absenteeism has resulted in reduced output, while transportation delays are echoing the freight challenges seen during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Transportation bottlenecks can create cascading delays across supply chains, impacting industries dependent on timely deliveries.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Shipping analytics tools shine a light on the value of informed freight management. Freight market participants need these top shipping analytics tools in their freight stack. Shipping status tools to track freight. Tracking shipment status is a core function of advanced shipping analytics tools. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

Nothing in life comes for free, especially in the transportation and shipping industry where predictive freight costs carry so much weight. Ultimately, it comes down to how good logistics managers get at transportation rate forecasting. It cost money to make money and even to try and save money. Download the White Paper.

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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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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Why Many Companies Struggle with Logistics Management Inefficient Tools and Systems Far too many businesses rely on outdated and inefficient tools like spreadsheets and email for their logistics. We’re here to help you thrive with our customizable Managed Transportation Solutions. Heres what Ben at cfm Distributors Inc.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Transportation analytics is rapidly evolving into the next age of discipline for the supply chain. From peaks and valleys in sales to highs and lows in income channels, transportation analytics can help managers, 3PLs and partners stay on the same page, focused and unified. Diagnostic analytics seeks to answer that question.

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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. . As transportation lanes become unavailable, the availability of suppliers and components will decrease. Demo in Network Design Navigator . Understand Exposure .

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Being integrated in the Freightos Enterprise solution offering benchmarking capabilities in combination with different procurement events and being able to book transportation perfectly fits the overall Vision we have in SHIPSTA, but also we in Freightos are believing in.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Implementing delivery scheduling software and route optimization tools is vital, allowing businesses to update delivery paths in real-time and manage unforeseen situations effectively. Route Optimization : Use tools to find the most efficient routes. Real-Time Tracking : Adjust plans based on current conditions.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

Transportation procurement remains a major problem for enterprises faced with the need for faster and more extensive capacity. Let’s take a closer look at the five key hallmarks of quality data sets that can improve transportation procurement. Increase transportation procurement with FreightWaves SONAR.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

A transportation management system (TMS) , specifically one that includes a freight optimization tool, is one way to analyze and take your load planning process from hours of manual work to minutes through automation and technology. Some may not even offer load planning tools. The word to remember here is “tool”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Knowledge Graphs are emerging as an important tool for building advanced AI capabilities. The risks associated with chemical manufacturing include the storage and transportation of raw materials, finished products, and waste. Mr. Al Syed demoed several use cases. They were beautiful demos. They must be.

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The fourth quarter is the time of year the transportation industry always looks forward to. At that moment, transportation turns from just a cost center to revenue preservation. 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

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Improved railway fluidity is one of the few areas where transportation networks are improving, but even in that mode, terminal congestion remains rampant. To do that, we recommend using the the SONAR Supply Chain Intelligence tool to determine: Whether your carriers are charging rates in line with the market. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Performance measurement and improvement, using transportation KPIs , are vital aspects of modern supply chain management. Connect your scorecard resources to freight forecasting platform tools, such as SONAR Lane Scorecard. Creating and using a carrier scorecard is one such tool. Request a SONAR demo online to get started.

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Envase Technologies

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Learn how Envase is leveraging our hundreds (upon hundreds) of collective years in dray-tech to make tools once only accessible to the major carriers available to all owner-operators. Book a Demo to learn more. Intermodal transportation has never required such complex management as it does today. Read the Blog.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 21, 2018

Transportation Management Workflow may be defined as a supply chain workflow that connects and links the various parties involved along the chain from, for example, the seller’s warehouse to the buyer’s warehouse. One of the primary requirements would be to operate an effective TMS or Transportation Management System. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 7, 2024

For shippers, the approach to transportation procurement is evolving. Traditionally, shipping companies have relied on manual tools and processes, predominantly managing their requests for proposals (RFPs) and bids using simple spreadsheets.

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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. Track carrier performance with the right KPIs Tracking carrier performance with key performance indicators (KPIs) makes for another critical tool for improving freight management. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

And freight KPIs can serve as a valuable tool for freight market intelligence. Freight intelligence tools help management develop a more unified freight strategy. Today, there is an excellent opportunity to apply freight market intelligence tools and real-time data. Request a SONAR Demo. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

As the world of transportation continues to evolve, shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) are effectively utilizing certain methods along with modern data platforms to meet the demands of today’s supply chains. Knowing the following key tactics and using the proper tools will help sustain long-term savings.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

Data represents an integral part of daily life for most people, and it is no different within the transportation industry. Capture market data in near-real-time Real-time data represents a valuable tool for logistics managers when planning and adapting routes for the real world. Request your demos below. Request a SONAR 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. According to PLS Logistics , “A routing guide is an essential tool for businesses seeking greater control over transportation decision-making.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

According to Logistics Management , “Time is money in transportation…. And freight transportation is increasingly done “on the fly.” That will inevitably mean shippers and brokers will need to find new ways to procure transportation for both forward and reverse logistics. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The ability to accurately predict both trucking and load execution costs or rates is a wonderful tool for all carriers. According to Transport Topics , the majority (66%) of freight management parties believe analytics will be essential to staying competitive in the near future. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 4, 2021

With competition and the demand for fast and reliable transportation management options also increasing at rates never seen before, shippers need to focus on providing quality services to thrive. Improving dock efficiency times ensures drivers can get in and out quickly, which reduces delays in order fulfillment and transportation.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Delivery as a Service encompasses a range of technologies and systems designed to enhance the logistics of transporting goods. This innovative approach leverages cutting-edge technology and transport optimization to cater to the evolving expectations of modern customers, emphasizing delivery speed and affordability in the delivery process.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 12, 2021

Today’s shipping and transportation industry has changed in several ways, even over just the last few years. One of the most popular tools that drives the supply chain to new heights is the process of intermodal freight shipping. Data accuracy can and does impact freight transportation in a significant way.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Knowing exactly what’s going on and when it’s going on is the most valuable tool in a supply chain operations arsenal. The information supply chain predictive analytics offers creates peace of mind for supply chain professionals and assists in eliminating ongoing supply chain or transportation issues that can become costly over time. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Watch the episode below: What makes SONAR’s Lane Scorecard app unique from bulk lane rate tools on the market is its proprietary SONAR lane scoring, SONAR predictive rates and its spark graphs that allow a user to more easily see past and forecast trends. Get a Demo of SONAR's Lane Scorecard. It has been recognized by Inc.,

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2022

One such piece of technology is a transportation management system (TMS). A TMS is an excellent investment and according to Logistics Management Magazine, has been shown to reduce transportation costs by up to 30 percent. Get started with a demo of Trinity's TMS. To start, you’ll need access to the right technology.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 18, 2020

But those problems fly under the radar without strong benchmarking tools to measure and improve in-house performance. The insights provided by transportation analytics and continuous improvement are only as valuable as the actions they precipitate. Request a SONAR Demo. There will always be issues that arise.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

Now, the management of this risk provides ample opportunities to improve with tools that evaluate the market and compare it (in a detailed format) with the industry. Data and analytics can provide enlightening insights that can greatly improve transportation management. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Being integrated in the Freightos Enterprise solution offering benchmarking capabilities in combination with different procurement events and being able to book transportation perfectly fits the overall Vision we have in SHIPSTA, but also we in Freightos are believing in.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Transportation service providers look for new and innovative tools, technology, and processes to improve delivery solutions while staying competitive. Another reason for a renewed focus on the final leg of the shipping journey is that the last-mile is the most expensive transportation mode.

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