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Warehouse Management Systems (WMS): Growth Accelerated in 2021

Logistics Viewpoints

I just completed the data gathering process for ARC’s global Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) market research study. Although I have not yet completed the market forecast, I certainly have a good feel for what the WMS market experienced in 2021. WMS Users’ Priorities and Changing Requirements. Direct-to-Consumer Fulfillment.

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Unlocking Logistics Profits with Matt McKinney

The Logistics of Logistics

Having studied engineering at USC and Stanford, Matt is no stranger to complex data problems. When he’s not wrangling unstructured data, you can find him running, biking, or playing with his two sons. About Loop Loop is on a mission to unlock profits trapped in the supply chain and lower costs for consumers.

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KCH Transportation Becomes a Data Provider-of-Choice Among Shipper Clients and Carrier Relationships

FreightWaves SONAR

View the Full Case Study. Using SONAR data, the team can pre-empt the most unusual of circumstances, such as container shortages, problems managing drayage, handling LTL consolidation, and more. KCH Transportation has strong goals, including growing the company with new clients in 2021. View the Full Case Study.

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The Weekly Freight Report for February 11th, 2021

FLS Transport

Data shows contract rates up 12% year over year. Turns out the wild rate swings of 2020 and record-setting peak rates have led to shipper bid fatigue… As we enter a new market dynamic for 2021, many are asking how best to handle their RFPs… should they delay bids while the market fleshes itself out? What’s the play?

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Data key to tackling forecasting challenges

FreightWaves SONAR

Businesses are prioritizing the speed of data propagation within their supply chains. According to Gold, NRF members have made significant investments in data analysis to improve their ability to predict consumer demand to prevent bloated inventory levels that many large retailers experienced around this time in 2022. and Target Corp.

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Five New Ways Shipping Businesses Will Use Technology in 2021

MTS Logistics

With 2021 just around the corner, shipping businesses should make sure they stay ahead of the curve by considering five possible technology moves to implement. Shipping businesses gather a great deal of data each time they deal with a supplier or customer. Often, the data collected merely sits unused.

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Supply Chain Market Outlook: 2021 Holiday Season Edition

MTS Logistics

As we enter the 2021 holiday season, it is clear now that businesses are struggling more and more every day to fulfill orders from U.S. As we approach the end of 2021, many of the current issues seem to have no easy solution in the immediate future. Based on the data, the normal rate level is at -69% from the current rate levels.