Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. They promoted logistics to the level of core process and enabler of new business models and now view a thought-through logistics strategy as an opportunity to stand out by offering a better service level to their customers, such as same-day delivery. Automation as key for growth.

Expense Reduction 187

Expense Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 187

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

With the proper use of data and freight analytics , contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. The incredible insights that accurate data has to offer combats volatility and unearths a clear understanding of what’s actually happening in the market. Those are the founding principles behind SONAR SCI Lane Acuity.

Negotiating Skills 97

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Data 97

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Carrier capacity tops the list of parcel shippers’ challenges. Most shippers currently face a long list of challenges thanks to some well-known trends. E-commerce order volume keeps climbing, straining carrier capacity with shippers sending more parcels outbound and receiving more returns inbound.

Price Reduction 116

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Capacity 116

3PL Links

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains | Image source: Flickr Understanding logistics trends is essential for business, and trend research may help organizations of all sizes predict changes, spot areas for innovation, and remain relevant in a market that is becoming more and more competitive.

Supply Chain Planning Software 48

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Trends 48

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. And it has opened new channels for capacity procurement.

Sourcing Strategies 98

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 98

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 26, 2023

Transport Exchange Group (TEG), a leading UK online freight exchange platform, is helping its members to operate more dynamically and competitively in a highly volatile marketplace with the launch of what it describes as an ‘industry-first’ load pricing data service.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 64

Logistics Network Optimization Software Data Price Reduction Transportation 64

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 5, 2021

Among enterprise companies, one critical aspect of successful negotiation and capacity procurement is a better predictive outlook of both spot and contract truckload rates. Tracking market trends within truckload rates relies heavily on data and analysis. Data-driven insights provide a rubric for guiding RFP processes.

Negotiating Skills 94

Negotiating Skills Data Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 94

CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Making the most out of today’s challenging supply chain trends requires a deep understanding of the market and timely information that helps you achieve a competitive advantage. Q1 2022 Supply Chain Trends and Hot Topics. Is the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse still impacting capacity? In our first Market Insights Live!

Supply Chain Planning Software 101

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Trends Price Reduction 101

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

If you’ve ever paid $10 for an Uber ride to the cocktail lounge in the evening and then a “surge priced” $50 for the same distance Uber ride back to your home only a few hours later around closing time, you understand the dynamics troubling shippers in today’s capacity constrained transportation market.

Optimization Software 60

Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Material Savings Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

GoShip Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

These seasonal trends can significantly impact freight rates. This knowledge is not just about cost-saving; it’s about optimizing logistics strategies in a world where efficiency and timeliness are paramount. Global Economic Trends Impacting Freight Shipping Freight shipping rates are closely tied to global economic trends.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction Trends 52

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Anthony transitioned to a Corporate Economist & Consultant, advising CXO leaders and Fortune 500 companies on economic analysis, industry trends, and internal strategy. Wall Street analysts also used FreightWaves data because there is no lag to freight data – most data consumed by Wall Street is 30 days or more out of date.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 273

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement 273

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

But knowing what’s happening based on historic, peer and market data can help shippers figure out how carriers price freight loads. Here are a few things managers need to keep in mind when working with real-time freight data for pricing purposes. . Contract freight may not equate to guaranteed capacity.

Negotiating Skills 92

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Expense Reduction Data 92

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

Many LTL industry trends, including capacity limitations, increasing accessorials, surcharge rates, changes in market trends and buying patterns, are almost certain to continue through 2021 and for some time to come. Major shippers and transporters have only so much space available to work within LTL shipping capacity.

Negotiating Skills 98

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Trends How To 98

FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 14, 2024

Aggressive pricing/cost savings strategies have contributed significantly to creating a sustained volatility in the domestic transportation market. Shippers drive prices higher when they bid against one another for available capacity in tight markets. Carriers drive prices lower, bidding for business when capacity is readily available.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Sourcing Strategies 52

Trinity Logistics

JULY 22, 2021

It’s not a secret that capacity remains tight and freight rates stay high. Yet, produce shippers that take the time to think about the situation and what they can do to push through will have a better chance at finding capacity and keeping costs manageable. Even before produce season began, freight rates were trending upward.

Capacity 111

Capacity Cost Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 111

EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. With that in mind, here are a few trends for 2021 that could help your business outlast the pandemic: Supplier Diversification. Automation.

Supply Chain Software 96

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chains 96

Freightos

MAY 28, 2024

More Resources Home May 28, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. China – N. Europe – N.

Price Reduction 77

Price Reduction Expense Reduction Resource Reduction Data 77

Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

It can be a direct reflection of current market trends, as many publicly traded companies operate within the global supply chain. In an era where resilience and adaptability are key to survival, technology has become the bedrock upon which supply chain professionals build their strategies. The answer lies in data.

Optimal Sourcing 111

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Morai Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

This also led to the development of data-driven and predictive solutions that enabled companies to focus on providing personalized, customer-centric experiences. According to expert forecasts on future trends in supply chain management , …over the next five years about 80% believe ‘digital supply chain’ will be the leading industry model.

Supply Chain Design Software 96

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 96

Locus

MAY 15, 2023

However, as the data suggests, more and more customers want to buy from brands directly and want them to solve any challenges that arise post-purchase. Brands need to adopt the latest supply chain and last-mile logistics solutions to make the D2C model a successful business strategy.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Procurement Solutions Strategy Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Shippers are feeling the effects of scarce carrier capacity. The driver shortage is affecting available trucking capacity. With luck, the shipper may find and contract with another carrier that has available space despite the driver shortage and scarce capacity. Scarce available trucking capacity leads to higher shipping costs.

Price Reduction 101

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Capacity 101

Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

Despite these efforts, to date the attacks continue, pushing most major carriers representing over 60% of global container capacity, to alter their routes. It converged with a trend of both airlines and ocean liners investing far more heavily in their fleets over the past fewyears.

Negotiating Skills 115

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction Cost Reduction 115

EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. Demand forecasting software can integrate with your ERP or business system to automatically generate a demand forecast that considers demand variance, seasonality, trends and promotions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. Demand forecasting software can integrate with your ERP or business system to automatically generate a demand forecast that considers demand variance, seasonality, trends and promotions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

More Resources Home November 15, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Freightos Air Index data shows China – N.

Price Reduction 103

Price Reduction Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 103

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

Big data and predictive freight rates in the digital supply chain are nothing new. Nearly all shippers, brokers and carriers collect and use data to derive insights, including predictive rates. Unfortunately, the most robust applications of that data will quickly diminish in value as data ages.

Data 98

Data Negotiating Skills Freight Resource Reduction 98

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 4, 2024

Recognizing the collective significance of market conditions across KMAs at any given time, logistics professionals can devise strategies that accommodate the diverse nature of these areas, ensuring efficient and effective freight procurement and management. Curious about how KMA trends can inform an effective supply chain strategy?

Supply Chains 52

Supply Chains Optimal Sourcing Freight Outbound 52

LandLink

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

External pressures, technology trends and internal evolution are prompting companies to reevaluate their network to determine how their future supply chain should be structured, both in terms of capacity and capabilities. This is precisely where a qualified 3PL can provide expertise in data analysis and supply chain design.

Supply Chain Design Software 48

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 48

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 25, 2022

Therefore, many of the trends in logistics are influenced by these and can be considered guidelines for our following strategies before the end of the year. Therefore, some of the most sought-after profiles will be experts in process automation, Big Data, and AI. It will take time for capacity to catch up with demand.

Trends 40

Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Logistics 40

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

What trends are you seeing for retailers in the use of technology to help optimize their supply chain and transportation networks? What’s the ideal carrier market strategy for different regions? Will more executives put more emphasis on the use of data in shipping? How data makes retail shippers smarter.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Data Optimization Software Price Reduction 52

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Current industrial manufacturing trends show the new administration is pushing for reshoring among the nation’s biggest manufacturers, and new technologies are revolutionizing how companies respond to growing skepticism and scrutiny by the public and government oversight as well. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017.

Supply Chain Planning Software 104

Supply Chain Planning Software Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software Industry 104

CLX Logistics

JULY 26, 2021

Let’s look at the facts – the percentage of supply chain managers using new analytics tools and services to develop better bidding strategies has increased from 17% in 2017 to more than 30% in 2020. Soon, it’ll almost be a guarantee that if you’re not leveraging modern data analytics properly, you’re losing money or leaving it on the table.

Material Savings 40

Material Savings Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction 40

Carter Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

Capacity Issue Affecting Transportation in Supply Chain Management. Logistics capacity shortage has been a global phenomenon for years, and it is affecting everyone in the supply chain including retailers, distributors, suppliers, and manufacturers. What is Causing the Transportation Capacity Shortage?

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Capacity Supply Chains 60

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Many major challenges of 2021—capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortage—are rolling over into 2022 and, in addition, the environment and machine learning are becoming more important for logistics and supply chain professionals. Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies.

Waste Reduction 189

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 189

Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Capacity will always be something that we talk about. According to American Trucking Association, if current trends hold, the shortage could increase to over 160,000 drivers by 2028. A major LTL carrier recently filed bankruptcy, which will cause drastic capacity issues in the LTL market. The driver shortage hasn’t gone away.

Capacity 56

Capacity Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight Tools 56

FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

More freight brokers are turning to technology and transportation data to grow their businesses by understanding the true freight market rate. . It’s not solely about knowing basic rates – it’s about using freight data to make the best decisions for all loads – playing both the buy-side and sell-side aspects of freight brokering.

Data 52

Data Sourcing Strategies Transportation Freight 52

GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2017

This example generates a huge amount of data that can leverage in the supply chain. But, the same data can have a drastic impact on transportations planners and agencies around the globe. Today’s Status: Unfortunately, the capacity of 3D printers remains in infancy, capable of only producing simplified parts out of liquid polymers.

Supply Chain Software 75

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Automation Trends 75