The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

His primary goal has been leveraging Coyote’s proprietary technology, people, and capacity to solve pressing customer challenges. Data intelligence and market insights, reliable support and proprietary technology combine with these solutions to enable smarter supply chain decisions and strategies.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. For those that make the right applications of freight data, the massive problems created by the pandemic could have been more easily mitigated.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

1) Streamlined Data Flow and Process Automation Is all about AI At the heart of effective supply chain automation lies the seamless flow of data across various sources and digital platforms, akin to a well-constructed highway for data. 2) AI-Infused Data Quality Assurance Ok, we built the proverbial highway.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Preparedness, communication key to mitigating the effects of a weather event on fleets and maximizing opportunity. Data from Truckstop.com and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ending Sept. CCJ Digital. Jason Cannon, CCJ Chief Editor. Sep 9, 2021. Hurricanes surprise very few people.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

For LTL shippers and 3PLs, missed pickups can become an issue when a capacity crunch is on. When capacity is tight , like it is now, missed pickups are a common occurrence, especially in LTL where countless variables can get in the way. Here are some tips for cutting down on missed pickups. Tips for Avoiding Missed Pickups.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In what felt almost like overnight, finding capacity wasn’t as much trouble as it had been for so many long, challenging months. Today, whether you’re managing procurement events or working with a partner that manages the service on your behalf, here are some things to keep in mind. Spot rates began to decrease a bit. Be realistic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

It can move quickly from a situation where there is too much capacity in the market and buyers having the whip hand, to a situation where shippers are begging carriers to take their loads at almost any price. That processing event determines when the goods need to be delivered to the next stop. An RFP is a data intensive exercise.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2023

When it comes to major issues, industry events, and new developments, TT journalists get the story first and get it right, keeping readers informed about all aspects of the trucking industry and helping them stay ready for what’s to come. Clevenger, currently based in Alexandria, Va., is a native of northwest Ohio.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2020

She has led programs ranging from acquisitions to technology deployment with a strong focus on lean manufacturing and data management. Socio-political events like trade wars and political upheavals around the world. The Supply Chain Disruptions Include: Manufacturing capacity drops and become less efficient. About CarrierDirect.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly? That all changed with the summer of 2017. There are No Crystal Balls.

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Freightos

APRIL 9, 2024

More Resources Home April 9, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices decreased 13% to $3.66/kg

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Buying organizations use this technology to monitor and analyze supplier risk events in real-time. These are big data platforms that monitor news sources and assorted databases from governments, financial institutions, ESG NGOs, and other sources to detect when a negative event has occurred or may be about to occur.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Your organization’s ability to anticipate disruption, adapt to events, and build resiliency is rooted in how you maintain operational continuity. A wide range of events could prevent your supply chain from operating normally, but not all events have an equal impact. The average cost of a data breach reached $3.86

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

LLMs fueling data-driven decision-making LLMs have stormed the tech landscape in recent years, and their applications in supply chain management are nothing short of transformative. The answer lies in data. In the ever-evolving world of logistics, data reigns supreme.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

These major weather events affect transportation markets in the days leading up to the event and following the events in different ways. Major weather events hamper transportation markets from both the demand and supply sides of the market. The demand side of the market is an easier impact to understand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

And agility is about reacting quickly and hopefully effectively to the actual disruptive event. But the event might not be disruptive at all if you had planned for it. That variability might be in the areas of manufacturing, distribution, or transportation capacity. What if we could get suppliers to share their capacity?”

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

However, the application of such data does not necessarily translate into meaningful improvements within day-to-day operations. Yes, analytics add value, but that value often gets overshadowed by the sheer volume of freight data insights available. And it’s in this space where big data analytics can add the most value.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Consumers were unable to travel, eat out, or attend events (concerts, sports, cultural) so they spent online. The lack of ocean capacity is making traditional ocean shippers look for options to support the holiday season. Airfreight is an option, however it is more expensive and capacity is tight.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 3, 2021

SONAR data show that the freight market for inbound Detroit loads is highly volatile based on auto production trends – inbound Detroit loads should be less expensive when OEMs are sourcing a lot of components as assembly volumes ramp up. The post Freight Market Data To Assist in Negotiations With Carriers appeared first on SONAR.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2022

Throughout the past six months, rates and capacity have been highly volatile as the industry deals with other ongoing challenges. A vast majority of shippers still use spreadsheets and emails to conduct Request for Proposal (RFP) or bid events. One solution is to host more frequent bid events with a broader range of carriers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2023

A multi-enterprise supply chain network provides visibility to upstream and downstream events that can affect a company’s supply chain. As the new events that have occurred are analyzed and a new plan is created, the financial implications can be seen. Visibility to Events. Event Intelligence.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2024

Unexpected events occur. There can be surprises that offer a better upside—demand is higher than expected, it is possible to raise prices without affecting demand based on what is happening with competitor products, technology has allowed manufacturing capacity to ramp up faster than expected, etc.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 17, 2021

As dry van capacity has somewhat started to recover, reefer capacity has become even more scarce as national reefer rejection rates once again hit an all-time high, topping 50% this past week. Somewhat surprisingly, this capacity crunch is located largely in areas that the storm did not directly affect, such as Southern California.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2017

For those who keep a close eye on freight market trends and have lived through past capacity shortages, the signals arrived early this year that the freight market would quickly tighten, and that rates would soon spike. And, according to the latest data from the freight indexes, spot rates are as much as 100% more than this time a year ago.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

There are a variety of external data streams that also play a role in providing better visibility and improved ETAs. Companies are partnering with data aggregators to get a better idea of when shipments will arrive. However, the nuances and granularity of the data will vary depending on the mode.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Ty Findley, managing partner of Ironspring Ventures, conducted a roundtable discussion titled The Next Chapter on Last Mile, with Penny Register-Shaw, chief strategy officer of The FRONTDoor Collective, and Bill Catania, founder and CEO of OneRail, on Tuesday during day two of FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event in Rogers, Arkansas.

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3PL Links

APRIL 29, 2024

Sustaining operational continuity will need the capacity to react quickly to risks. Data: the new oil While the analogy between data and oil is not new, data’s position at the center of decision-making is undeniable since it plays a critical strategic role in the digital supply chain management process.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

And as climate change triggers an increased number of extreme weather events, organisations today rely on weather condition data to ensure their supply chains continue to run smoothly. Without the capacity to then quickly reroute vessels to reduce delays in trade routes, these events become increasingly difficult to overcome.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home July 26, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Weather events might also be factors. Therefore, produce ready for shipping may be stalled due to a limited supply of equipment and trucks (hindering capacity procurement ), fewer drivers, and the pressure everywhere to move things faster, save money, and get it done without impacting the customer experience.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Planning for "what if" scenarios and identifying options in advance can be especially important when capacity is tight and transportation is harder to secure. Since consumers couldn't spend on experiences like vacations, sporting events and concerts, they put that money to work buying goods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

Today, it’s all about the data. Companies are partnering with data aggregators to get a better idea of when shipments will arrive. For a truer ETA, companies are using IoT data from trucks to get a better understanding of driver behavior, such as typical driving speeds and times, as well as how they operate in heavily congested areas.

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ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Some carriers find themselves reviving old pricing tricks to surf this problem, despite capacity withdrawals and increased vessel utilization rates. The current volume has increased by roughly 6% year-over-year based on container trade statistics (CTS) data from January through August. Westbound capacity slots dropped by 1.4%

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

To solve this problem, we’ll need to do three things: understand the data, aggregate the data, and define the constraints. First comes the data and how well we understand it. We will now start generalizing – in other words, aggregating the data. Can every customer get products from every warehouse?

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 24, 2018

It’s no secret that freight capacity is tight in 2018. A shortage of drivers is still making the largest impact on capacity. With such tight freight capacity, there needs to be a higher level of focus placed on load efficiency. The driver shortage. The impact of natural disasters. Before Harvey made landfall, 99.2%

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 24, 2018

It’s no secret that freight capacity is tight in 2018. A shortage of drivers is still making the largest impact on capacity. With such tight freight capacity, there needs to be a higher level of focus placed on load efficiency. The driver shortage. The impact of natural disasters. Before Harvey made landfall, 99.2%

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Parade

JANUARY 12, 2022

With so many options out there, how do you know which capacity management solution is the right one for you? Here are the things that make Parade the foremost capacity management software on the market. Carrier events. Sales data. A really exciting feature? We also allow our customers to build a private carrier network.

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