The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 24, 2022

Shawn is an angel investor in fintech and developer tools. Axle is a financial enablement platform that specializes in freight broker end-to-end automation and intelligent back-office tools that is rapidly disrupting the $2 trillion logistics sector. About Axle. The Axle team are experts in logistics, finance, and tech.

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JULY 21, 2020

Because shipment and truck visibility is so important on critical shipments, Candor utilizes Trucker Tools to track shipments and provide real-time updates. Invite senior management to the kick-off meetings to set the tone and show their support. Ideally, the meeting can be aligned with the senior manager’s objectives.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

These enhancements help carriers meet tighter delivery windows and ensure accuracy, enabling them to stay competitive in the fast-paced e-commerce market. Automated systems like warehouse and transportation management tools improve load management and route optimization.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2024

Andy is the Vice President of Product at MVMNT , a Chicago based TMS firm that is developing technology to meet the needs of smaller brokerages, giving them access to features typically only available to large enterprises. Andy Tomka and Joe Lynch discuss freight-tech for SMB brokers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Partnerships with specialized technology providers such as Samsara offer organizations the tools and support to manage these complexities more effectively. Predictive maintenance will remain a critical tool, flagging potential issues early and minimizing downtime.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2023

Shawn is an angel investor in fintech and developer tools. About Denim Denim is a financial enablement platform that specializes in freight broker end-to-end automation and intelligent back-office tools that is rapidly disrupting the $2 trillion logistics sector. The Denim team are experts in logistics, finance, and tech.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2023

Shawn is an angel investor in fintech and developer tools. About Denim Denim is a financial enablement platform that specializes in freight broker end-to-end automation and intelligent back-office tools that is rapidly disrupting the $2 trillion logistics sector. The Denim team are experts in logistics, finance, and tech.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

She brings almost 20 years of supply chain and benchmarking experience to DAT, where she is focused on providing actionable insights to shippers through DAT’s Benchmark Analytics and Rateview benchmarking tools. The platform offers a wide range of features and tools to help shippers find available carriers and carriers find available loads.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2024

In the early 2020s, Microsoft’s transportation and logistics team needed to meet growing demand for cloud services while managing carbon, cost and cycle time. We needed to put the data in tools so that users understand the impacts” of differing carrier moves. Access to the data needed to be democratized. “We

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2023

Because shipment and truck visibility is so important on critical shipments, Candor utilizes Trucker Tools to track shipments and provide real-time updates. Members meet with their peers in confidential group meetings facilitated by accomplished executive-level coaches to help solve their most complex issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2025

AI-driven procurement tools streamline supplier negotiations, ensuring cost savings and efficiency. Companies must implement carbon tracking, emissions reporting, and ethical sourcing strategies to meet evolving regulations and consumer expectations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 24, 2024

The company integrates with existing tools to meet customers where they are in their digital journey, driving value from day one of implementation. Upwell uses AI to streamline accounts receivable for transportation and logistics companies, helping them get paid faster by automating invoicing processes.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2024

With these tools, companies have seen significant success, particularly when they use multiple vendors but can view the entire operation in one place. By making these changes and implementing such tools, organizations can maintain the speed and meet business needs effortlessly.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 29, 2024

Unlocking Growth: Steve Elwell unveils a simple customer-focused assessment tool to help businesses capitalize on this chance. iDev delivers immediate value from the first meeting. iDev prioritizes empowering your people for lasting improvement. Results from day one.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Maersk, one of the biggest ocean carriers and global leaders in integrated container logistics, has just launched a brand new innovative online air freight tool tailored to meet the needs of Indian shippers/customers. In a press release , Maersk outlined the new service.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

They share amazing driver stories, talk about what’s going on in the news, and most importantly, give listeners the resources and tools they need to accelerate their driveaway career to that of a six-figure trucker. Norton Transport also provides customized services to meet the specific needs of its customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

Understanding AI Agents At its core, an AI Agent is a reasoning engine capable of understanding context, planning workflows, connecting to external tools and data, and executing actions to achieve a defined goal. Integrate with External Tools and Data: AI Agents can augment their inherent language model capabilities with APIs and tools (e.g.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

Warehouse managers and executives face constant pressure to meet rising customer expectations while maintaining cost efficiency and operational excellence. AI-driven tools optimize batch assignments by analyzing pick paths, order priorities, inventory, and travel costs in real time.

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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 20, 2020

The whole goal of an ideal “Just-in-Time” system is that we have only the capacity required to meet the demand. Asking and answering these questions is the purpose of many of the “lean tools” – including takt time. Don’t Confuse the Tool with the Goal.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

Dynamic pricing that enables shippers to get an instant freight quotes created by a dynamic pricing tool that delivers the right price with guaranteed capacity. Rate Guard gives shippers an easy to use tool to control their freight costs and avoid the spot market. No more back and forth emails and phone calls haggling over pricing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical component of global trade, responsible for moving goods and materials efficiently to meet consumer and business demands. Advanced route optimization tools further support these goals. Reducing packaging volume and weight also decreases transportation emissions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Supply chain practitioners make decisions using faulty forecasts, old assumptions, and outdated tools. Throughput can identify and manage constraints to free cash flow, while meeting revenue targets with output. ThroughPut provides an integrated view of company-wide operations by pulling data from all of your disparate systems.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Chuck and the team at Esurance were one of the first insurance companies to sell policies directly to consumers over the internet, instead of using in-person meetings or phone calls. HDVI’s Shift tool uses a fleet’s own real-time telematics data to charge a fleet the cost of their actual risk.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Timely and efficient last-mile deliveries are critical for meeting customer expectations. Testing and scaling these technologies could redefine delivery capabilities and meet the increasing demands of urban logistics. They play a vital role in boosting customer satisfaction and maintaining a competitive edge in the logistics market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2024

By integrating Nauto’s AI-powered Video Event Data Recorder (VEDR) solution with Beans.ai’s precision location data and micro-routing technology, the collaboration offers a comprehensive solution tailored to meet the needs of last-mile deliveries, including VEDR compliance.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The technology’s capacity to optimize operations and promote sustainable practices positions AI as a crucial tool in the industry’s transition to greener practices. Ultimately, the intersection of AI and sustainability in logistics offers a promising path forward in the fight against climate change.

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The Lean Thinker

JUNE 28, 2018

But we do have the tools to figure it out. ” Think of the key difference in a meeting between everyone sitting at the table talking about the problem vs. what happens if someone stands up and starts to draw it out on a whiteboard. The “Lean Tools” Let’s take something as simple as standard work.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

Dynamic pricing enables shippers to get an instant freight quotes created by a dynamic pricing tool that delivers the right price with guaranteed capacity. With reliable contracts shippers are less likely to be forced in the spot rate market and Loadsmart has an incentive to meet the target price.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This scale allows the company to address both regional and international logistics challenges, adapting its solutions to meet the unique demands of different markets and industries. These tools enhance transportation management by improving forecasting, optimizing logistics processes, and providing greater supply chain visibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

These AI tools allow companies to respond faster and more effectively to unexpected events. Ford, for instance, has implemented tools to identify potential risks such as component shortages before they impact production lines. It has become a critical tool for proactively managing risk and improving operational performance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

Apple Intelligence demonstrates a clear push for on-device AI processing, with new AI-driven tools enhancing productivity across their operating systems, with a heavy emphasis on privacy and Edge AI. The battle for general purpose AI software platforms is intense with all major cloud providers offering a variety of tools and platforms.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Traditional, labor-intensive warehouses may focus more on guided workflows, labor management tools, and mobile technologies. Built with intuitive, visual tools, they allow businesses to tailor workflows and processes with minimal reliance on IT resources. Want to learn more?

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

We developed a comprehensive Roadmap to integrate AI tools into our operations, a journey that began this month with our HubSpot implementation. This year, we’ve invested in training across all departments, empowering our people to leverage the latest tools and best practices to serve you better.

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RasTrac

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Rastrac empowers disaster response: GPS tracking and fleet management tools enhance situational awareness, optimize resources, and streamline communication. Meet Rastrac at Disasters Expo: Learn how to be disaster-ready. In this article: Disasters disrupt plans: Effective response is critical, but unexpected events create chaos.

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Camelot 3PL Software

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

One game-changing way to meet these challenges is by harnessing the power of advanced analytics and reporting. With Camelot 3PL Software’s analytics tools, you can quickly identify trends such as seasonal demand fluctuations, peak processing times, or areas of inefficiency.

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