Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. This shift underscores a broader narrative: the imperative for digital fluency in our industry. He’s proven go-to-market and growth leadership across industries. And, it’s already happening.

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Freightos

JANUARY 16, 2024

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. In this blog post, I describe the different paths these modes took and where things stand at the close of 2023. And here at Freightos, we’re working closely with all industry stakeholders to run it together.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

With the proper use of data and freight analytics , contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. Lacking data promotes trouble in annual contract capacity procurement during times of volatility. Together, it promotes continued route optimization and use of strategic transportation procurement practices.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

As the industry struggles to recover from the unprecedented global events of 2020, recognizing budget limitations is essential for industry growth and success. This sector covers important activities relating to procurement, transport, and storage of goods.

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Freightos

JANUARY 10, 2024

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

Limited insight into inventory demands resulting in problems procuring raw materials The manufacturing supply chain depends on the availability of raw materials to create and distribute goods and products. Knowing when it’s time to revisit bids and renegotiate contracts is critical for procurement and intervention management.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 30, 2024

Capacity procurement reps can determine when to cover their loads and have more tools in negotiation to ensure they are hitting their margin targets. Submit a demo request to learn more about how you can utilize SONAR data at your organization or follow us on social media for your daily dose of freight!

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Freightos

DECEMBER 28, 2023

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

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Locus

APRIL 26, 2024

It’s a comprehensive approach that empowers companies to streamline their procurement process, ensuring alignment with their long-term objectives and operational requirements. Speaking of brand recognition, companies that are trusted by industry experts like Gartner are organizations worth shortlisting while sending RFPs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

And demands for 2021 already reveal strife in procurement in the shipping industry and visibility through all operations, including carrier troubles. And this year, proactive freight management that combines people and technology will be critical to future-proofing the industry and avoiding carrier losses. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

Less-than-truckload shipping, also known as LTL shipping, is nothing new within the transportation and shipping industry, but it has become more of a game-changer in recent years with freight rate prediction. Request a FreightWaves SONAR SCI demo to get started on your next RFP bidding and lane volatility strategy to keep LTL rates in check.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

Various market participants in the freight industry can rely on the WRI heatmaps in different use cases. Gain more certainty with SONAR’s WRI to quickly see changes in capacity for every market and get a better sense of where shipping rates are headed in addition to how difficult (or easy) it will be to procure space for your freight loads.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The effects of the disruptions over the past year have likely forever changed the industry, requiring shippers to scale and evolve operations radically seemingly overnight. With all the pressure for more and faster service among shippers, dropshipping has seen a renewed focus within the industry. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. With the industry already facing significant overcapacity as new vessels continue to be delivered, carriers are aiming to activate those idle ships to maintain updated schedules and keep container traffic flowing.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

How is technology enabling strategic conversations at the order level to happen faster and for the freight department to work seamlessly with procurement on the inbound side and sales on the outbound side to optimize freight shipping ? And why is digitizing the supply chain network vital moving forward for our industry?

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

The guides outline the goals and the specific needs of individual carriers, load types, destinations and industry niches. This is particularly true when looked at in connection to routing guides and how lane management and contract procurement go. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 11, 2021

And the transportation and shipping industry has a choice to make – to take advantage of trucking data or to ignore it, continuing as before. . There are many ways for shippers to take advantage of technology and advancements within the industry, but three key methods are essential for utilizing trucking data to source capacity.

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Locus

MARCH 20, 2023

Jibu recounted that earlier, procurement representatives of their clients would call to place their orders, and then constantly follow up with them to prioritize their deliveries. Schedule a Demo The post How Floranow is Maximizing Customer Delight With Locus appeared first on Locus Blog. Talk to our experts today!

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Start where it all begins – procurement. Procurement remains an oft-overlooked side of a freight spend analysis. Compare findings to industry trends. It’s important to compare freight spend analysis results against industry benchmarks. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 4, 2021

And that will win over carriers, keep them coming back and boost procurement efficacy. Since automation reduces the risk of error, carriers can rest assured that preferred shippers follow industry-leading best practices, including freight management analytics , to hasten management decisions. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 26, 2021

When the freight market meets expectations and is less volatile, it is easy for shippers and carriers to not look at inefficient processes or their transportation procurement strategy. In today’s world, a delay in data processing and analysis will lead to massive opportunities for overlooked industry dynamics. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. Hurricane Ida struck the Gulf of Mexico in August 2021, destroying industrial installations for pharmaceuticals and plastics.

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EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

In this blog, we focus on how supply chain and inventory management professionals can mitigate the impact of high inflation and interest rates. Higher interest rates make borrowing money more costly, making financing day-to-day operations such as inventory procurement, transportation and storage more expensive.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

In some industries, such as fast-moving consumer goods, where many products have high and regular demand, it’s important to set very high service levels – like 99.99%. But striving for the cheapest unit price isn’t always the most cost-effective way to procure a product. This blog was initially published Aug 2015.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Tracking the movements of goods and processes from the kick-off of the supply chain (procurement) to the end (reverse logistics) provides an immense value gained for consumers, and more information is power. If you’d like to learn more about our blockchain-based solution to increase supply chain visibility, request a demo from us today.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 12, 2021

The industry saw trucking bankruptcies triple, including industry leaders like New England Motor Freight, Celadon, and Falcon Transport. . That leverage can still be achieved through proper carrier procurement. Request a SONAR Demo. Find out more about FreightWaves SONAR for brokers. appeared first on SONAR.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

Successful freight management hinges on effective procurement and insight into current market conditions. As the industry settles following the biggest peak season in history, now is the time when shippers will start rethinking their annual contracts. Those systems are like the individual lanes within the transportation industry.

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