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. Download the White Paper.

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3PL Links

MAY 19, 2024

This article contains useful information on how to integrate the operations and sales departments in a demand planning process. Functions of Demand Planning The first task is demand forecasting, which is estimating how many things will be sold in a specific time frame based on market research and historical data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2022

Today’s article comes from Emerge, and looks at how to create full truckload budgets in a volatile market. While this is a true statement, it is the contention of this blog that there are other factors that can result in destine budgets to inaccuracy. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Morai Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2018

Industry experts believe that supply chains must continue to utilize Big data to improve efficiency, transparency and immediacy. . In 2012, the New York Times published an article entitled “The Age of Big Data”. Experts in the field of supply chain and logistics, consider data to be an asset in optimizing operations.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 7, 2024

BlueGrace heralds acquisition of Evos Smart Tools Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 7, 2024 Jeff Berman | Logistics Management March 7, 2024 Tampa, Fla.-based READ THE FULL ARTICLE A purchase price for the transaction was not disclosed.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Starting with Location Data A robust carrier intelligence (Link to Article) system uses a mixture of data sources to procure capacity in an intelligent manner. Brokerages must think of an alternative data source outside of tribal knowledge to procure high quality and profitable carrier capacity.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 Market conditions play a crucial role in shaping challenges professionals face when managing their organization’s supply chains.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 1, 2024

Flat Shipper Confidence for Q2 2024 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 1, 2024 AJOT | March 1, 2024 The second quarter of 2024 forecast reveals horizontal to slightly down confidence from shippers across industry segments.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The latest data set exhibits a cautious outlook on revenue growth, with a slight uptick in negative sentiment of 2%. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Key takeaways: Fueled by a balanced market environment in Q1, shippers are cautious for the upcoming quarter in correlation to growth or shrinkage to overall volume and price of products.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Today we will go into detail on using the available data created in the processing of shipments within transportation management and other related logistics management for continuous improvement. . 6 Benefits of Using the Right Data in Logistics & Transportation Management for Continuous Improvement. Order Processing Capabilities.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Mark Derks, BlueGrace Chief Marketing Officer June 23, 2023 In the dynamic and ever-evolving logistics landscape, having access to accurate and timely data is essential. Updated quarterly, the LCI has become an important resource for shippers seeking to maximize data forecasting as part of a predictive and prescriptive analytics model.

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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. It is indeed “A Tale of Two Modes,” each with its own story, pace, successes, and snags.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

Wholesale Weakness Slowing US Inventory Destocking Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - July 17, 2023 The effort to cut inventories is being slowed as consumers reduce goods purchases, forcing companies to continually rebalance inventory.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 6, 2021

If you want to argue that these changes are in technology only, there was a recent Bloomberg article which noted that: “companies from noodle makers to semi-conductor giants are spending on new plants and machinery in ways they haven’t done for years.” Manufacturers thriving on data. Leveraging the data ocean.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In 2018 a Forbes magazine published an article entitled “Every company is a data company” in which the authors urged all companies to use data as a core asset. That is now becoming a reality as businesses come to realize that data is the most significant asset they possess. Growth of IIoT. Quality control.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2016

There’s an art to integrating computerized data collection systems on the manufacturing floor. Here are 5 questions often overlooked when integrating computerized data collection systems, ignore them at your peril. 5 questions to ask when integrating computerized data collection systems. What data needs collecting?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

Today’s high-performing supply chain and logistics operations are rich in data generated by real-time GPS-based mobile applications and advanced logistics and analytics solutions. Knowledge workers are the hardest to hire and becoming more important. He has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 16, 2024

To be clear, the blame lies with the hackers and criminals, but if a data breach or you approve an unauthorized transaction, the customer is going to blame your business. Know the Warning Signs If you know what to look for and have the technology to collect and examine the data, there are several red flags that may indicate ecommerce fraud.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This article shares details on the Truck Tonnage Index, how the data reflects the overall economy, and other ways to interpret the data. Data Collection. The index is updated every month but experiences a one-month lag between data compilation and reporting. What Do the Numbers Mean? Overall tonnage is down 0.2%

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a blog from out friends at C3 Solutions where they recap the top 4 must-read blogs in the technology and modern supply chain sector. This article outlines several reasons why you should always be on the lookout for ways to improve operations through better technology. Read Article. Read Article.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2023

Data for the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index is aggregated through a survey of shippers and reflects all freight transportation modes, while correlating growth or shrinkage to overall industry volume of shipments and price of products, according to BlueGrace. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Logistics Blog®. I expect some bumps in the road in the year ahead, so more robust understanding and usage of your data is key to building the most built-proof shipping/logistics plan possible.”. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. Supply Chain Improving but Recession Could Be a Step Back Show Submenu Resources. Whitepaper.

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LabelMaster

APRIL 7, 2022

If you’re transporting large format lithium batteries—like the ones for electric vehicles, solar power storage, data centers and other heavy-duty purposes—you’re going to need a large packaging solution. The post Don’t design your large format lithium battery crate until you answer these 5 questions appeared first on Labelmaster Blog.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 20, 2023

Expanding Business In A Slow Economy Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 20, 2023 Logistics Firms Forced to Adjust Post-COVID Dan Ronan, Sr. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Getting people to think about diversity is more than ethnicity,” she said.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Q1 optimism seen in BlueGrace Confidence Index Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 11, 2023 The recently-released edition of the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index issued by Tampa, Fla.-based READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2023

US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 7, 2023 ‘While Mexico Has Surpassed China as the United States’ No. READ THE FULL ARTICLE with growth expected to continue.

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LabelMaster

MAY 11, 2022

When you’re moving large format lithium-ion batteries—like the ones for electric vehicles, solar power storage, data centers and other heavy-duty purposes—you have to consider a. The post Key regulations to know for shipping large format lithium batteries appeared first on Labelmaster Blog.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

This week, learn how freight market participants, especially trucking carriers , rely on both the Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Rack (ULSDR) data index and the FUELS index to measure diesel fuel price volatility and to understand its impact on their operations and the freight market at large. What are the ULSDR data and FUELS indices?

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3PL Links

MAY 9, 2024

This article explains the idea of smart storage, including its key benefits, and the technology that makes it possible. In order to facilitate more precise decision-making, smart warehousing also entails gathering real-time data on inventory performance and market demand.

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Shipchain

APRIL 17, 2019

People are protective over their data, and with good reason. In today’s day and age, it just takes one data breach to set everyone off in a panic. Hackers were able to exploit a bug in the software and successfully execute the data breach. Think back to the Equifax cybersecurity attacks of 2017.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

In this article, we identify key approaches by which companies can evolve their procurement and supply chain operations into a collaborative supply chain network that is designed to be resilient and responsible. Leverage AI to benefit from supplier community data: Building trusted relationships with suppliers is an imperative for success.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Instead, companies have to account for data breaches and malware. ” READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics. It isn’t just cargo theft that can keep U.S.-based based shippers up at night, either.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2024

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 20, 2023

Shipper's Guide to Planning Ahead Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 20, 2023 Data shows there is a consensus that revenue will increase and inventory levels will build. The latest LCI forecasts an upwards trend for Q2.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

With that question answered, I’m giving the rest of this article over to highlighting several business and supply chain issues, which, if you are experiencing them in your enterprise, are potent indications that CTS analysis should be on your agenda —for execution at the soonest. Schedule your consultation call now.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 8, 2022

The company recently launched “Emerge Benchmarking,” which through “Machine Learning” takes “freight industry data and produces in real-time business intelligence. Data cleanliness and accuracy is a widespread issue. that generate data. that generate data. Therein lies the problem.” Therein lies the problem.

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