November 7, 2023 Update
Freightos
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) climbed 7% to $2,357/FEU.
Two Modes, Split Roads
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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Responding to Supply Chain Disruption Amid COVID-19
AIMMS
MARCH 30, 2020
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 . Study 5: Refine Capacity Smoothing (click to view demo and more information) . Understand Exposure . We’re here for you.
SONAR Indices & Insights: See changes in capacity and a sense of shipping rates with the Weighted rejection index (WRI)
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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Customer Relationship Management for Ecommerce Brands
Ship Monk
MARCH 21, 2024
Content Management Tools Original content, such as blog posts, videos, how-tos, FAQs, testimonials, reviews, and other forms of social proof are great opportunities for your customers to engage with your brand. Here are a few examples of ways you can use CRM software to strengthen your customer relationships and grow your business.
Freight Costs: 5 tips to get the biggest bang for your buck
FreightWaves SONAR
JULY 24, 2023
For example, according to Global Trade Magazine , “One critical factor that executives should monitor closely is logistics management. Learn more about how your company can achieve those goals by requesting a SONAR demo online today. The costs of logistics as a ratio of total expenses are too significant to ignore.
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Using SONAR alerts to help close freight sales with tender lead time index
FreightWaves SONAR
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
For example, consider these potential value fluctuations that can be set within FreightWaves SONAR alerts: Current value Change relative to the previous value Percent change relative to previous value 52-week high 52-week low Volume Daily % change Weekly % change Monthly % change Yearly % change. Request a SONAR Demo.
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How LTL shipping rates work and how to track trends developing in long-term pricing agreements
FreightWaves SONAR
APRIL 1, 2021
Generally, it follows the same basic process: Take the dimensional weight, for example, with a package that’s estimated to be eight pounds after calculating its dimensional volume and dividing that value by the DIM factor. In this example, the shipping rate would be based on the DIM pricing weight of eight pounds. Request a SONAR Demo.
Navigating Uncharted Waters: SMB Importers, 2024 and Red Sea Crisis Lessons
Freightos
JANUARY 15, 2024
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. For example, the Freightos Baltic Index indicates a 69% increase to North America’s East Coast and a staggering 226% to Northern Europe since the crisis began.
6 Inventory Control Techniques for Stock Optimization
EazyStock
OCTOBER 20, 2020
There are hundreds of inventory control blog posts on how to organize warehouses, track goods and pick and pack efficiently. Read our blog on demand forecasting accuracy for more details. For example, you should consider setting different service levels, safety stock levels and reordering parameters for each category.
Why accurate predictive freight rates are only possible with holistic and real-time data
FreightWaves SONAR
MARCH 22, 2021
To further drill into this example, consider an individual lane with high market volatility. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo to get started, and unlock the most value by further requesting a FreightWaves SONAR SCI demo today. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.
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Logistics automation and the vitality of data integrity in supply chain advancement
FreightWaves SONAR
JANUARY 7, 2021
Take this example reported by Richard Davis in Supply & Demand Chain Executive , “It’s 7:00 p.m., While that’s an example of a particular warehouse, it has a natural implication for carriers. Consider the following example. Get started by requesting a FreightWaves SONAR demo or clicking the button below.
Freight Tech, ROI & Input vs. Output Metrics
Parade
JANUARY 26, 2021
There are many reasons why Amazon is successful (future blog post?) Let me walk through an example of it, using the software we offer at Parade as a way to do so. For example, if we help you automate your freight, you will see higher margins on those automated loads vs. manually booked loads. An example of input metrics.
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Freight Tech, ROI & Input vs. Output Metrics
Parade
JANUARY 26, 2021
There are many reasons why Amazon is successful (future blog post?) Let me walk through an example of it, using the software we offer at Parade as a way to do so. For example, if we help you automate your freight, you will see higher margins on those automated loads vs. manually booked loads. An example of input metrics.
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3 Things that Make Parade Unique Amongst Capacity Management Vendors
Parade
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
We recently published , a blog post about how Parade is different from other capacity management vendors, but then we realized there were even more unique features that Parade offers their customers. Parade’s approach to capacity management is different from the rest in several ways.
5 Key Ingredients for Consistency in Your Franchise Business
WorkWave
DECEMBER 5, 2022
In this blog post, we’ll go over the top five points that enable you to maintain consistency across all franchise locations. For example, it’s important to recognize that there may be cultural differences that would attract or deter target customers that come from different towns. Schedule your demo with Service by WorkWave today. .
Why Omnichannel is Key for Retailers in the Middle East
Locus
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
One such example is the Middle East. Schedule Demo. The post Why Omnichannel is Key for Retailers in the Middle East appeared first on Locus Blog. According to a study, the e-retail industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region was expected to have a penetration rate of 12.2
What Shipping Analytics Tools Should Freight Market Participants Have in Their Freight Stack?
FreightWaves SONAR
DECEMBER 3, 2020
For example, just-in-time fulfillment models, drop-shipping, and cross-docking avoid wasted space. For example, market conditions show shippers’ rate trajectories. The most relevant example of this need for added complexity is the pharmaceutical industry. Request a SONAR Demo. And they keep inventory levels lean.
How freight markets react amid weather-related chaos
FreightWaves SONAR
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
For example, the Outbound Tender Volume Index (OTVI) is a 7-day moving average of shippers’ requests for capacity. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. FreightWaves SONAR platform highlights many of the changing market dynamics surrounding weather events.
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The four factors that impact freight trucking revenue and profitability
FreightWaves SONAR
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
As an example, freight trucking companies should also track a few granular fuel factors, including: Forecasted Overnight Change in ULSD Rack Price (FULSDO). Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below today. Request a SONAR Demo.
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Why near-real-time electronic freight tender trucking data is more reliable than waiting on submitted data
FreightWaves SONAR
MARCH 9, 2021
Obviously, that’s only one example, but it shows the value of insight and using data that’s available now. . Find out more about how your organization could tap the value of actual trucking data and not just submitted, paid data by requesting a demo. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below to get started. .
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Last Mile Maturity Report: Elevate customer experience, outrun rivals
Locus
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
In India for example, almost 70% of the organizations are not confident that their Last Mile operations will deliver real-world growth and memorable consumer experiences. Schedule a Demo References: [link] The post Last Mile Maturity Report: Elevate customer experience, outrun rivals appeared first on Locus Blog.
What is a freight calculator and how do carriers, brokers and shippers use calculators
FreightWaves SONAR
MARCH 4, 2021
Thus, it’s equally important to understand how the freight management segments can apply an ROI calculator like the one in SONAR’s blog to assess whether such systems are worth the investment. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo to get started, or click the button below. There’s plenty that can affect landed costs.
From import tariffs to the next tsunami: how Prescriptive Analytics can help you build agility and resilience into your Supply Chain Network
AIMMS
MAY 22, 2018
For example, we don’t know where the next tsunami or hurricane will hit. Let’s consider some examples. Contact us for a demo if you’d like to learn more. But what does this mean when it comes to Supply Chain Network Design? Agility and Resilience. Agility is the ability to respond rapidly to change.
Looking at the data in FreightWaves SONAR to see the impact of Suez Canal Blockage
FreightWaves SONAR
MARCH 25, 2021
For the Ever Given as an example, as of yesterday, the schedule posted by Evergreen the expected ETA of the vessel into Rotterdam was April 1st, 2021 (with a scheduled departure date of April 3rd, 2021). Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.
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Supply Chain Intelligence: The Value of AI and Machine Learning to Predict Freight Rates
FreightWaves SONAR
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Consider this example. Consider this example. . Find out more about the possible insights that could help your business by requesting a SONAR demo online today. Request a SONAR Demo. Of course, no disruption comes close to those that have been experienced to date in 2020. But that principle does allude to another issue.
How Floranow is Maximizing Customer Delight With Locus
Locus
MARCH 20, 2023
For example: all orders placed between 8-12 p.m. Schedule a Demo The post How Floranow is Maximizing Customer Delight With Locus appeared first on Locus Blog. Customers could now place their orders with the click of a button and receive updates about their shipments in real-time. will be delivered between 1-3 p.m.
5 Analytic Shipping Data Insights for Shippers From SONAR
FreightWaves SONAR
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
As reported by Forbes , “Many companies, for example, have moved to e-commerce[…]This means shipping via B2C channels versus B2B channels. Request a SONAR demo online today. Request a SONAR Demo. More collaboration will always generate additional productivity. To keep pace, organizations need systems that are up to the task.
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Here’s What Happens When Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Blockchain Come Together
Shipchain
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Your Alexa and Google Home are just a few examples of the technology that almost everyone is turning to leverage. And lastly, if you’ve been following our blog, you’re probably pretty familiar with blockchain. For example, think about data management. Ultimately, this is just one example of how A.I., In many ways, A.I.
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Using ABC Analysis in Inventory Management
EazyStock
MARCH 9, 2021
In this blog post we’ll delve deeper into the intricacies of ABC analysis and how it can help businesses improve their inventory management practices. See an example of ABC analysis in action here. For example, some products will have a regular demand, while others will have intermittent demand. Focus on your category A items.
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Top 5 Practical Freight & Logistics Applications of Blockchain-Based Systems
Shipchain
MARCH 13, 2019
For example, initiating a recall is streamlined through blockchain by showing all movements of affected shipments. For example, an e-commerce warehouse using a blockchain-based system like a smart contract could automate payments processing. Payment Management Forms Another Key Freight-Use for Blockchain-Based Systems.
Data analytics for logistics drives reefer efficiency via a real-time forecast
FreightWaves SONAR
MARCH 16, 2021
However, the data [that powers them] hasn’t previously been utilized to its full capacity until recently.” Take the example of RCRPMF.USA in the image. These are just a few examples of how poor application of data analytics for logistics can affect every aspect of the reefer supply chain. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.
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Making your carrier sales team as powerful as your customer sales team
FreightWaves SONAR
MARCH 5, 2021
As an example for these negotiating capabilities, let’s take a look at the following lane, Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX. Here are three examples for how to use this product in real-time. Discuss the importance of getting them a load today so they do not layover empty, at this point, I would also discuss example 1.
How AI and Logistics Tech Can Boost Van, Truck & DSD Sales in the Middle East
Locus
MAY 4, 2022
Take Locus’ Dispatch Management Platform (DMP) for example. For example: If retailers A, B and C have brought two pallets of milk on a Friday in the past eight out of 10 times, the module will create a spot sales route for the coming Friday with the quickest possible path. Try a demo with Locus now! Schedule a demo.
How a Blockchain Platform Will Help Truckers Be More Efficient and Earn More Money
Shipchain
MAY 3, 2019
For example, according to Geotab.com , this has an additional implication for tracking detention time and pay. Find out more about how blockchain could be used to benefit your fleet and truckers by submitting a request for a demo from us today! Blockchain offers a solution for truckers struggling to manage payments and reporting.
10 shipper of choice tips to aid in securing capacity and carrier relationships
FreightWaves SONAR
JANUARY 4, 2021
The best examples of shippers of choice provide services along several trucking routes. Get started by clicking the button below to request a FreightWaves SONAR demo today. Request a SONAR Demo. Provide driver shipping route choices.
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Truck fleet management: How are my trucks performing in the market?
FreightWaves SONAR
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
As an example, explains Trade Gecko , fleet managers should “choose a 3PL that can handle your current volume, but that also will be ready to handle your volume if you suddenly add a bunch of new stock, increase your stock volumes, or have a great spike in sales. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below. .
SONAR Indices & Insights: Get a leading indicator of containerized ocean shipments volumes before they leave a port of origin with Ocean TEUs indices
FreightWaves SONAR
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
Example : A subscriber wants to see the outbound ocean shipments TEU volume being booked with ocean container lines in China that are moving outbound to the United States. For example, if a subscriber is looking at ocean TEU volumes from China to the U.S. Request a SONAR Demo. to China for instance would not be a sum of all U.S.
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Which is better for fleet assets? Contract or spot freight?
FreightWaves SONAR
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
For example, a few ways to apply FreightWaves SONAR data to enhance RFP processes for contract freight and still leverage spot market moves include: Ability to tailor shipping freight rates to meet the unique conditions of all 135 freight markets. . Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below. Request a SONAR Demo.
The role of mobile data in building the supply value chain
FreightWaves SONAR
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
For example, any redundant process needs current data, which provides shippers with several benefits. Get started by requesting a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below. Request a SONAR Demo. The multi-tiered collaborative infrastructure allows for more efficient shipper, freight brokers, and carrier operations.
Why automation is the next step in your dispatch optimization journey
Locus
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Take the example of last year’s holiday season. To know more about how DispatchIQ can help unleash the power of automation for your business, click here to schedule a demo with us today! The post Why automation is the next step in your dispatch optimization journey appeared first on Locus Blog. Share and Enjoy !
This Parade Feature Can Help Brokerages Ensure a Carrier Can Handle a Book Now
Parade
MARCH 31, 2022
For example, grocery loads are often on tight delivery windows since stores have few dock doors and limited staff to unload trailers. Reach out to the team at Parade to book a demo , here. It’s also great for loads with tight pickup or delivery windows. If a delivery is late, they may not be able to unload it at all.
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How transportation brokers should start each morning with FreightWaves SONAR-fueled data
FreightWaves SONAR
DECEMBER 29, 2020
As an example, the increased port activity will eventually translate into added trucking demands for nearby markets. Tips for applying FreightWaves SONAR data at the start of each day Applying freight data and analytics-driven insights sound simple on paper or in a blog. Request a SONAR Demo.
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Autonomous trucking logistics and the vitality of data integrity in supply chain advancement
FreightWaves SONAR
JANUARY 7, 2021
Take this example reported by Richard Davis in Supply & Demand Chain Executive , “It’s 7:00 p.m., While that’s an example of a particular warehouse, it has a natural implication for carriers. Consider the following example. Get started by requesting a FreightWaves SONAR demo or clicking the button below.
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