FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Adjusting current logistics strategies demonstrated the second great challenge of the pandemic. Embracing new and improved logistics strategies remains the best way to adapt to clients’ changing demands in 2021 and beyond. Actionable data use boosts freight transport processes and allows for more effective strategic planning.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 19, 2021

And while uncertainty still hangs over many businesses, others are adopting new practices to shore up their shipping strategies in a post-COVID marketplace. 2020 proved that there are still steps to be made if businesses are going to build shipping strategies designed to withstand any storms that come over the horizon. .

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

If you are a regular reader of the Cerasis blog, you know our goal is to educate and inform those in the manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, logistics, and transportation space with best practices, trends, and industry news so that we can create a community of people. 20 Manufacturing Blogs You Need to Be Reading.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Today, we wrap up our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our last post covered the Top 5 Supply Chain blogs of 2016. Today's post will cover the top 5 Transportation Management blogs from 2016 so far. 6 Transportation Management Trends for 2016.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Shipping analytics tools shine a light on the value of informed freight management. Freight market participants need these top shipping analytics tools in their freight stack. Shipping status tools to track freight. Tracking shipment status is a core function of advanced shipping analytics tools. Download the White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 29, 2016

Editor's Note : This is a guest blog from Valco Valley Tool & Die , a complete metal parts manufacturing house with a proud history of quality products, service and performance. Like Valco Valley Tool & Die, we are ardent readers of the manufacturing industry and blogosphere. The Top 20 Manufacturing Industry Blogs.

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Locus

MAY 4, 2023

The logistics industry relies on the efficient transportation of goods between locations and line haul transportation plays a significant role in this. In 2021, in the United States alone, the total transportation logistics costs came to around 1.2 What is line haul transportation? trillion U.S. from 2019 to 2027.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 26, 2021

Let’s look at the facts – the percentage of supply chain managers using new analytics tools and services to develop better bidding strategies has increased from 17% in 2017 to more than 30% in 2020. Next-generation supply chain management tools like CLX LaneLogix are a perfect example of the type of system.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 18, 2023 October is Sustainability Month, a time to reflect on our impact on the planet and seek ways to reduce our carbon footprint.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

1] Chemical supply chain planning specifically refers to applying supply chain planning principles and strategies within the context of the chemical industry. Data informs transportation capacity and rates. For the best Demand Forecasting decisions, use transportation-managed analytics such as those outlined below.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 10, 2021

What This Blog Is About: What is omnichannel and its impact on physical retail? Over the last decade, ever since social media and the IoT became common-place mediums, there has been a change in marketing tools and strategies. A more streamlined communication is provided by omnichannel strategies.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

In an era where resilience and adaptability are key to survival, technology has become the bedrock upon which supply chain professionals build their strategies. These tools are helping businesses advance operations, enhance efficiency and drive growth, irrespective of the volatile economic market conditions.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our last post covered the Top 5 Logistics blogs of 2016. Today's post will cover the top 5 manufacturing blogs from 2016 so far. Top Manufacturing Blogs from the First Half of 2016 So Far.

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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. More recently, it has had to adjust its strategy.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

If you’ve ever paid $10 for an Uber ride to the cocktail lounge in the evening and then a “surge priced” $50 for the same distance Uber ride back to your home only a few hours later around closing time, you understand the dynamics troubling shippers in today’s capacity constrained transportation market.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. BlueGrace’s data analysis platform provides future value and decision-making support using supply chain data, scorecard metrics, artificial intelligence tools, and engineering processes that lean on leading market indicators. Data reflects all road transport modes of service. Whitepaper. Case Study.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 13, 2022

A transportation management system (TMS) represents digital software that helps businesses plan, execute, and optimize logistics operations. Transportation management systems influence the core logistics operations and the overall business model. Reduced transportation costs. What is a TMS? What are the benefits of TMS?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

OTR freight represents a long-standing aspect of supply chain operations and transportation management. M odern transportation networks and supply chains continuously adapt to market volatility and transitions. M odern transportation networks and supply chains continuously adapt to market volatility and transitions.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2018

We’ll publish every Tuesday right on the Cerasis blog and Freight Institute. How important inventory management is to aid in retailers’ goals to effectively execute omnichannel strategies , We hope you enjoy this very first episode of The Freight project podcast! We hope you enjoy! GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD EBOOK.

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Locus

APRIL 3, 2024

Traditional Transportation Management Systems (TMS), once the backbone of logistics operations, now represent the old way of thinking. It’s time to reimagine what a TMS can be – not just a tool, but a canvas for innovation, a platform for revolutionizing the way we think about logistics. And indeed, that future is now.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 13, 2020

In other words, you have a pretty good view of where you are when it comes to the performance of your transportation activities. It’s going to take a combination of tools and talent. However, as with any tool, if you don’t know how and when to use them, you can run the risk of doing more harm than good. But is that enough?

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

Big M Transportation/Diesel Express provides freight transportation and logistics services from its headquarters in Blue Mountain, Mississippi. Big M Transportation managers saw FreightWaves SONAR in its early stages about two years ago. Vice President of Logistics at Big M Transportation. View the Full Case Study.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Consumer buying behavior has tightened capacity in all modes of transportation. What This Blog Is About: Shipper’s top concerns for their supply chain. The opportunity cost of choosing the wrong mode of transportation. Analyzing Transportation Mode Opportunity Cost.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2023

How an ERP system can improve order fulfilment An ERP system has the set of tools that can manage the entire order fulfilment process by integrating the various processes and departments involved. An ERP system has various production planning and monitoring tools that can optimize the process of putting the product together.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

5 Steps To Defining A Successful Digital Transformation Strategy There are several steps to consider defining a successful digital transformation strategy: 1. The Customer Is King Digital transformation is all about the customer. Agility is key when choosing the right technologies to work with; the right mindset is a must.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 24, 2023

This blog post will discuss when to use FTL and how to get the best Full truckload shipping rates. This type of shipping is often used for large-scale projects that require a large amount of cargo to be transported quickly and efficiently. Full truckload shipping is a cost-effective way to transport goods in large quantities.

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Transporeon

APRIL 4, 2018

Sustainable transport: What are the choices for shippers? Why is sustainable transport such an important issue? More and more companies are therefore aligning their entire supply chain with sustainability criteria – right through to transport logistics. So many transport journeys continue to be handled by road.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Previously, Erik was the Director of Strategy at AFN, a Chicago-based truckload brokerage. Prior to his time at AFN, Erik was the Executive Vice President of CarrierDirect, a boutique strategy consulting firm and advised companies such as Werner Enterprises, Worldwide Express, and BlueGrace Logistics. Loadsmart Blog.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Avenues of transport are declining as major cargo airlines, like Cathay Pacific , drastically reduce flights to mainland China and Hong Kong. A recent online survey conducted b y MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics aimed to understand how companies are reacting to the Coronavirus outbreak. – Tweet this.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 4, 2024

1] Chemical supply chain planning specifically refers to applying supply chain planning principles and strategies within the context of the chemical industry. Data informs transportation capacity and rates. For the best Demand Forecasting decisions, use transportation-managed analytics such as those outlined below.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

One of the often missing links, however, in supply chain visibility, is transportation management. We call this the transportation supply chain. What is the Transportation Supply Chain? This requires a new broad look at the business of transportation supply chain, including supply chain management, logistics, & procurement.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 21, 2020

New technology keeps reshaping the transportation and logistics industry, and the trucking industry is not an exception. Certain trends in the transportation and trucking industry are placing a focus on certain road freight technology. Transportation is definitely moving towards being greener. Smart technology and connectivity.

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CLX Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

When looking ahead to the future, it’s crucial to reflect on the past year, identify emerging trends, and strengthen strategies for benchmarking and procurement. The focus shifted towards salary and personnel-based internal strategies, allowing them to stabilize in comparison. The outcome?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. Preparing your supply chain for resiliency begins with risk management and a proactive strategy. Capacity constraints and transportation delays. It’s not enough to have a Plan B, just in case.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

Large companies with a supply chain risk strategy already in place couldn’t fully cope with the impact of the pandemic. It’s the result of a deliberate strategy that may require tradeoffs compared to other approaches. This strategy requires greater investment and inventory carrying costs but enables continued production.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Lengthy lead times and high transportation costs can increase the cost to serve for some customers and products while staying hidden amid the bigger picture. We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy. Do You Lack Confidence in Your Pricing Strategies? Are You Missing Opportunities in Pricing Strategy?

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Locus

JULY 5, 2023

Furthermore, transportation often represents a significant cost center for shippers, thus elevating the optimization of fleet management to an operational imperative. Transporter Management: Regardless of whether you’re a shipper or carrier, managing your transporters effectively is a business imperative.

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