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New Year Resolution: Start Collecting More Data in 2021

Blue Grace Logistics

As many organizations have scrambled to find alternative suppliers and quick solutions to the myriad of problems that cropped up from the pandemic, now is the time to reflect on what we’ve learned and begin to implement a more robust system to be better prepared for when such disruptions happen again in the future.

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What is Line Haul Transportation and How It is Driving Efficiency

Locus

In 2021, in the United States alone, the total transportation logistics costs came to around 1.2 This blog will familiarize readers with line haul transportation by introducing the critical components such as line haul trucking and carrier tracking, and also give a brief insight into line haul optimization and last-mile delivery optimization.

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Transportation Software Gets “Social”

Blue Grace Logistics

No longer a stand-alone tool for routing and carrier selection, the TMS is fast becoming a central communications hub whose spokes extend deep into the supply chain ecosystem. Fortunately, the tools that support the freight-booking process are also better than they’ve ever been. That’s good news for shippers. DC Velocity.

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What is Last-Mile Tracking and How it Improves Delivery Efficiency

Locus

The modern customer is aware of their needs and possesses the knowledge and skills to efficiently utilize information and tools to fulfill them. Limited visibility can keep your drivers from prioritizing deliveries and monitoring the status of each of them. Digital technologies have evolved and birthed an empowered customer.

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Delivery Management System: A Definitive Guide

Locus

But how in the world is it related to a delivery management system? The answer lies with a delivery management system. This post explains how a delivery management system contributes to your workforce productivity and leads to last-mile excellence. What is a delivery management system ? consumers in 2021.

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How Retailers in the US Can Step Up Their Delivery Game

Locus

In 2021, retail e-commerce holiday season sales in the United States amounted to about 213 billion US dollars. Retailers need to have efficient contract management tools to manage carriers better. Above are all the challenges that retailers face when their logistics system is not aligned with customer expectations.

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Data analytics for logistics drives reefer efficiency via a real-time forecast

FreightWaves SONAR

And a new suite of products, ranging from artificial intelligence through visualization tools to see lane acuity, are changing the game. On February 16, 2021, final reported rates for reefer contracts were at $2.02. However, comparing that with past years’ data, shows a notable decline from $2.05 last year and $2.19 the year prior.

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