FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 7, 2024

This not only makes the process more efficient, but also reduces the likelihood of errors and enhances productivity. Conclusion: Modernizing Procurement Practices Is Key The movement from manual spreadsheets to advanced procurement software is a key development in the transportation industry.

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Locus

MAY 20, 2024

If there is one industry that continues to scale robustly, it is Retail. This blog delves into essential acronyms and abbreviations, from BOPIS to WISMO, that are pivotal for optimizing supply chains and elevating customer satisfaction. A recent survey forecasts that retail sales will soar to $32.76

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Ship Monk

MARCH 21, 2024

These tools take what they’ve learned about each customer’s browsing and shopping history to highlight similar products or cross-sell accessories that are often purchased with those products. Ask for a demo. How to Use CRM to Grow Your Ecommerce Business All those tools are great, but you’re looking for specifics, right?

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

As the industry struggles to recover from the unprecedented global events of 2020, recognizing budget limitations is essential for industry growth and success. In most industries, supply chain logistics account for 5% to 50% of a product’s total cost.”

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Locus

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Imagine a wave, powerful enough to rival the combined might of industry titans like Amazon, Walmart, and Costco. In 2022 alone, product returns surged to an astonishing $816 billion. Common reasons for returns include: Consumer errors in product choice. Schedule a Demo with Locus today! Operational mishaps.

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the highly effective ABCD Analysis technique for warehouse optimization with its pitfalls and how organizations can leverage their data to implement this strategy successfully based on Log-hubs experience over the last years. One of the most powerful tools employed in this endeavor is the ABCD Analysis.

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the highly effective ABCD Analysis technique for warehouse optimization with its pitfalls and how organizations can leverage their data to implement this strategy successfully based on Log-hubs experience over the last years. One of the most powerful tools employed in this endeavor is the ABCD Analysis.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

On the episode you’ll hear: How should the industry define digital transformation? What’s next for the freight industry around digital transformation? What does tech adoption look like over the next 12 months and what will the primary focus be for the industry in using technology? Request a SONAR Demo.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Today’s customers have raised the bar for their expectations, prioritizing aspects like expanded delivery options, convenient product pickups, improved payment terms, and sustainable product delivery. Read Also: How to leverage human productivity to improve SLA adherence? Schedule a demo with our experts!

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Getting back to Mr. David, even if he was, in fact, quoted the going market price, the uninformed customer would not know if the product he was receiving was of adequate quality. Use SONAR SCI to benchmark rates against what shippers in your industry are paying. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Locus

APRIL 26, 2024

Speaking of brand recognition, companies that are trusted by industry experts like Gartner are organizations worth shortlisting while sending RFPs. The post 5 Reasons How RFPs Help in Selecting the Right Logistics Technology Platform For Your Enterprise-Level Business appeared first on Locus Blog.

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Locus

JUNE 27, 2023

Even the industry’s titans, who boast sizable in-house fleets, often find themselves outsourcing orders to third-party carriers due to overwhelming volumes and the absence of logistical infrastructure in specific areas and countries. Book a Demo The post Shippers: Have you considered contracted or outsourced fleets?

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Locus

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The retail industry around the globe is in a state of flux. With product selection going online and payment becoming so very simple, the customer experience suffers only in the delivery part of the cycle. So, to increase your profit margins, it is necessary to deliver products successfully in the first attempt. Schedule Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 15, 2021

Input costs for corn, as well as other agricultural products, that are used in many products from animal feed all the way to consumer goods, have risen by more than 100% over the past year. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 6, 2021

On the episode you’ll hear: How does Ed define the industry question: “what is digital freight matching?”. What is “meaningful carrier density” and why is that really the phrase the industry should focus on when it comes to building out their carrier network to consistently find capacity? Request a SONAR Demo.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

That said, some countries and industries are leading the pack in key aspects of enabling last-mile excellence. Emerging Stage: In the Emerging stage, companies concentrate on research, product development, customer base establishment, and aligning offerings with customer needs.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. While COVID did see some modal shifts of everything from wheat to Peloton exercise bikes, there are certainly products that are less likely candidates for shifts.

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Locus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In the competitive world of e-commerce and supply chain management, ensuring timely and efficient product deliveries can be the difference between a repeat customer and a missed opportunity. The delivery experience is as crucial as the product itself. But what really is the magic behind these seamless deliveries? In a Nutshell!

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 20, 2021

Track the data to know when intermodal might be more cost-effective than rail Tracking real-time data proves beneficial to all levels of the transportation industry. The data reveals the most cost-effective ways to transport goods, thus reducing the supply chain industry’s carbon footprint. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

CO2 levels rise due to large volumes of e-commernce deliveries being transported and other industrial developments, causing long-term environmental issues. Meanwhile, online shoppers are becoming increasingly eco-conscious, with 71% of consumers choosing products based on sustainability in the past six months.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

And demands for 2021 already reveal strife in procurement in the shipping industry and visibility through all operations, including carrier troubles. Knowing where all the products come from and have been shipped to is necessary for a reputable business. And the shipping industry took a massive hit. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

Companies in the over-the-road trucking industry constantly strive to boost efficiency. With so many factors to consider, businesses in this industry may find it challenging to narrow down exactly where they should focus their time and money. Empty miles mean that a freight spends time on the road while not transporting any product.

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Locus

MARCH 20, 2023

He also saw a need to expand the product selection for buyers and the growers’ access to other markets. Their mission is to ensure direct, transparent and efficient transactions between growers and buyers while optimizing the cold chain to ensure the freshest quality of products to all stakeholders. Talk to our experts today!

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Locus

AUGUST 12, 2022

protect both the consumer and the business—the former can use it to verify that they have received a product and the latter can verify whether the order was delivered. An ePOD or electronic proof of delivery entails digital signatures, scanned barcodes on mobiles and tablets used to confirm the delivery of products to the said destinations.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 4, 2020

On LinkedIn , I asked my network what they thought were the top freight podcasts in the industry. Over 20,000 views, hundreds of reactions and comments later, it was clear the industry had a bunch of great favorites. . This show is hosted by FreightWaves market expert Zach Strickland and economist Anthony Smith. Listen on FreightWaves.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of order management, the role of an Order Management System (OMS), what happens after checkout and how to master your order management strategy with the help of cutting-edge order management systems and order management software. Any discrepancies or issues are flagged for resolution.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

And there remain significant problems within the industry. One of the biggest challenges facing the industry right now is deadheading. Waste matters in the shipping industry because every instance leads to higher freight costs. Stronger performance and reduced waste will increase productivity and profitability.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Labor costs : The logistics industry is currently facing a significant shortage of qualified drivers in the US, causing a surge in truck driver wages, which constitute 33% of a delivery truck’s operational costs. Reverse logistics costs: Returns and product replacements significantly impact operational costs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Many of those benefits come directly from the foresight afforded by predictive analytics, which according to Transport Topics , “is becoming increasingly familiar within the trucking industry as fleets look to make better use of the data collected by their back-office and onboard systems.” Request a SONAR Demo.

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Locus

MAY 15, 2023

With this growth potential in mind, Locus recently organized a roundtable discussion with industry leaders in the D2C segment on how brands can equip themselves to discover new last-mile efficiencies, reduce costs and engage more meaningfully with their customers with intelligent last-mile logistics solutions.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 1, 2021

Contract rates account for a considerable percentage of trucking industry loads. Spot rates make up a minor part of the industry. In turn, shippers and LSPs can better track products, trucks, drivers and anything else within the supply chain. Request a SONAR demo by clicking the button below to get started.

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 9, 2023

This type of data is good at explaining what happened in the past, but its lagging indicators do not provide the up-to-date information industry leaders need to make the best decisions in today’s fast-moving market environment. The platform provides logistics industry decision-makers with a wealth of high-frequency, upstream data.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

Limited insight into inventory demands resulting in problems procuring raw materials The manufacturing supply chain depends on the availability of raw materials to create and distribute goods and products. Request a SONAR SCI Lane Acuity demo to get started or click the button below. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

The guides outline the goals and the specific needs of individual carriers, load types, destinations and industry niches. Keeping track of the flow of goods and the overall productivity of the supply chain network is more manageable with modern technology and innovation. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

While the industry moves toward more cohesive programs to track performance, including profitability per load, the need to boost benchmarking through freight KPIs is absolute. Tasks such as annual freight rate discussions and contract bids are more productive and accurate. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo to get started.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2021

The logistics industry has taken a bit of a hit as a result of these unprecedented circumstances. However, as regulations begin to get lifted and things are trending back to normalcy, the industry is starting to regain that lost ground. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. This runs the risk of spoilage.

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Shipchain

JULY 11, 2019

Seemingly every industry is affected, and retail is no exception. According to Retail Drive , “footwear, clothing and leather goods topped the list of industries hit most by counterfeit products.” The post Retail Needs to Leverage Blockchain, Here’s Why appeared first on ShipChain Blog.

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