Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Exhibitors from nearly every sector of the industry are coming to LogiMAT 2024 to present their latest products and solutions for ergonomically optimized intralogistics processes, healthy workplaces, and injury prevention. The intralogistics industry has not been spared the ravaging effects of demographic change and labor shortages.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 14, 2023

The industry has been propelled forward at lightning speed in recent years, thanks in large part to an intensifying focus on technology. Fortunately, hopeful changemakers can look to several resources to broaden their understanding of both the freight market and the industry as a whole.

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AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

T he apparel industry, for instance, is bracing for a prolonged period of low activity. 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. . Demo in Network Design Navigator . Understand Exposure .

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 5, 2021

The freight brokerage industry has traditionally focused its attention on the training and development of its customer sales staff. Shippers will not be willing to accept a lack of trucking capacity or last-minute price changes in an industry that is becoming more transparent. Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves at Edge Logistics.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

A clear vision for how the market and the fleet can work in unison is at the heart of fleet management within the trucking industry. And freight KPIs can serve as a valuable tool for freight market intelligence. Freight intelligence tools help management develop a more unified freight strategy. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

For example Atlanta’s OTMS value is 4% and outbound rejections increased from 3% to 5% over the past seven days. For example, if there is a darker red shading, you can expect that the shipping rates for space in a truck will also elevate on a cost per mile basis. Sign up for a demo here or by clicking the button below. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 10, 2020

According to Supply Chain Dive , “The number of supply chain professionals who say they’re currently using predictive analytics at their company has grown 76% from 2017 to 2019, according to a Supply Chain Dive analysis of the annual MHI Industry Report.” Request a SONAR Demo. What is supply chain predictive analytics.

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AIMMS

APRIL 11, 2018

AIMMS formed a partnership with CAT Squared and UniSoma to help companies in the food industry tackle these challenges. Besides planning challenges inherent in complex supply chains like those in the food industry, a lot of companies have problems with lack of centralized planning. You also see a lot of internal competition.

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WorkWave

JUNE 3, 2024

For example, minors or individuals with mental incapacity may lack the legal capacity to form a contract. Ensure that the modifications are compliant with relevant laws and regulations governing your industry. By utilizing these tools, businesses can save time, reduce errors, and ultimately grow their operations.

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WorkWave

JUNE 4, 2024

Build Your Plumbing Brand Building a plumbing brand is crucial for any business in the plumbing industry. Building a plumbing website is a powerful tool that can help you attract new customers, showcase your services, and establish credibility in the industry. GET A FREE DEMO 6. Get Started With Service Software!

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Accurate data forecasting requires accurate data, robust data analysis tools, and people who understand how to use them. For example, if you’re introducing a new product and there are no similar products to draw historical data from, qualitative research is a must to reduce risk.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The pandemic has impacted industries differently across the board. While some businesses and entire industries like hospitality and travel have been shutting down, others like consumer staples, technology and safety products/PPE are thriving like never before. However, uncertainty and disruption are all but guaranteed for 2021.

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RPA Labs

JANUARY 27, 2022

Today, companies can use all sorts of technological tools to create more data-driven processing that puts time back in the pockets of freight moving America. . For example, it’s possible to pull dates, prices and other data from scanned invoices to be easily copied and pasted into a system with an OCR.

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WorkWave

APRIL 30, 2023

If you’re wondering how to become a handyman, the following steps will give you a better idea of how you can launch your career in the field service industry. Get Started With the Right Tools 1. For example, if you work on existing structures, you must pass an exam and get a Residential Building Remodeler License.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

This data has been collected over a 4 year period, broken down into shipper industry cohorts. Instead of giving a general freight market overview, data is broken down by industry, accounting for the distinctive freight shipping rates and demand in each vertical. Tools for day to day tactical management of freight.

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AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

T he apparel industry, for instance, is bracing for a prolonged period of low activity. 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. . Demo in Network Design Navigator . Understand Exposure .

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 4, 2021

The best examples of shippers of choice provide services along several trucking routes. 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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RPA Labs

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Within any industry, but the domestic and global supply chain network specifically, robotic process automation (RPA) brings a staggering 60% overall savings across the board. Monitoring throughput with automation continues as a prime example of a good RPA logistics use case that directly impacts and improves network productivity. ?Managing

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

During times of disruption and recovery, as seen now in the transportation industry, keeping up with the changing pace is essential. And a new suite of products, ranging from artificial intelligence through visualization tools to see lane acuity, are changing the game. Request a SONAR SCI Lane Acuity demo to get started. .

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RPA Labs

JANUARY 20, 2022

Proper training and integration of these systems are critical because, without the right approach and outlook team members may fail to utilize all the tools these systems offer correctly. Examples of RPA at Work Within the Modern Day Supply Chain. Contact RPA Labs today for a free demo of the innovative system to get started.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For example, think about the use cases of these most impactful benefits to come from logistics upgrades and automation include: Continuous development of SaaS and a renewed focus on customized service offerings. Digital freight tools and platforms also form an integral piece of the puzzle. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Parade

MARCH 28, 2022

For example, with the Turvo driver app, drivers can instantly upload photos from their mobile device of BOLs and PODs, eliminating manual processes in settlement and invoicing, to get paid faster. The concept is derived from the viewpoint that the industry is short on technology and long on fragmentation.

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Conger

JULY 22, 2021

For example, these systems can handle tasks ranging from: Receiving goods. For example, a Shopify storefront is an eCommerce platform. A Shopify storefront is an example of an eCommerce platform. Take our Shopify example again. One of the best ways to determine this is to request a demo from the vendor.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 17, 2021

What’s covered in this article: The negative impacts of Covid-19 on the trucking industry. The current attrition rate for this industry is over 100%. With such disruptions in the cargo-industry, it is difficult to identify the manpower required for a carrier to operate effectively. Technological advances in trucking.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

For example, trades that are made through the Robinhood app are executed by hedge funds like Citadel. Here is a question for all of us in the logistics industry. How can the logistics industry become healthier overall? This will greatly decrease players in the logistics industry from gaming the system in nefarious ways.

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EazyStock

MARCH 17, 2021

Demand can also surge unpredictably – one recent example is the sudden increase in demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) with the spread of COVID-19. For example, finding tier 1 suppliers with tier 2 suppliers within the same country and near each other to eliminate additional tariffs and borders along with shortening lead time.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 24, 2021

You see examples of this strategy in large brokerages today. Examples of portfolio diversity in the freight business. Thankfully, you have entered an industry that is very cyclical and there will be other opportunities you can prepare now. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Remember that the unprecedented demands of e-commerce have also added pressure on shippers to find capacity throughout all industries. These factors are further seen in top-industry trends. As an additional example, consider these other FreightWaves SONAR indices and their relative modes. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Fortunately, most metrics are tracked automatically, using tools and software systems you may already have. For example, Shopify’s Analytics dashboard tracks important sales metrics and will calculate the percentage of change from one timeframe to the next. What is a KPI? A KPI (Key Performance Indicator) is a metric.

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EazyStock

APRIL 13, 2022

You need to tailor your strategy to your company, industry, and business goals. These suit industries where products are either low cost or high revenue – or both. Examples of supporting software include: Warehouse management systems. Unfortunately, off-the-shelf supply chain strategies don’t exist. Inventory optimization.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 8, 2020

We leverage these panel discussions to validate product ideas and guide our product roadmap, create champions and buy-in for our brand, and gather intelligence about the state of the industry. The Customer Advisory Board is one very high-profile example of that commitment, but it’s far from the only one. It really is as simple as that.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 8, 2022

Using the example of the baby blanket business above, where demand rate is 24,000, setup costs are $7,000 ($3,000 + $4,000), and holding cost per blanket is $8.29, we can calculate the EOQ as follows: The square root of ((2 x $7,000 x 24,000) / $8.29) = EOQ of 6,366 blankets per order. Obviously, this is an extremely simplified example.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Dwell time remains one of the biggest issues facing the industry in terms of expenses and time utilization. Carriers can benchmark their driver and truck utilization numbers against the three main equipment types in the industry. Customer demand fuels trends that govern the transportation industry. Operating Ratio.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 4, 2021

However, having control over every inventory item often ends up being a time-consuming and frustrating endeavor for most inventory teams, as they rarely have the right tools in place to get the job done well. This is where an inventory optimization tool comes into play. More than Just Inventory Optimization.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

When purchasing such software, it’s essential to consider how well the tool can handle stock items with different demand profiles, the provider’s reputation, reporting capabilities, and the transparency and reliability of its forecasts. For example, market growth potential and the percentage gain of market share over a set period.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

When purchasing such software, it’s essential to consider how well the tool can handle stock items with different demand profiles, the provider’s reputation, reporting capabilities, and the transparency and reliability of its forecasts. For example, market growth potential and the percentage gain of market share over a set period.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For example, think about the use cases of these most impactful benefits to come from logistics upgrades and automation include: Continuous development of SaaS and a renewed focus on customized service offerings. Digital freight tools and platforms also form an integral piece of the puzzle. Request a SONAR Demo.

Supply Chain Software 52

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