FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

Data for data’s sake lacks value, especially in the view of the supply chain. And across the market, submitted data becomes rapidly outdated. And in some industries, outdated data can have disastrous consequences. For instance, take the value added by more accurate data in the health industry.

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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 A purchase price for the transaction was not disclosed.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

And that’s why it’s important for carriers to apply data and enable predictive freight rating through these five requirements. Recognize that not all loads are as lucrative as meets the eye, letting data do the talking Benchmarking may be the first step, but the next focuses on identifying the less-lucrative loads.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

Flatbed Messenger eliminates empty miles by matching Home Depot’s dedicated capacity to Loadsmart shippers who need flatbed services. Enterprise brands looking to reduce empty miles from their dedicated/private flatbed capacity can reach out directly to flatbedmessenger@loadsmart.com for more information.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Logistics companies are leading a shift towards elastic logistics in a world where supply networks are becoming more intricate and uncertain. Elastic logistics is becoming a shining example of efficiency and cost savings due to its capacity to dynamically react to changing demand by expanding or reducing operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors.

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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. Consider this.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

As corporations become increasingly focused on ESG initiatives, their supply chain and logistics partners respond with tools and services designed to help them grow sustainability and other goals. Inbound Logistics. Here’s how many companies are turning to their supply chains to meet their ESG goals. Leaf Logistics Inc.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Supply chain intelligence and actionable insights must apply the most accessible, near real-time data available. Analytic data resources for brokers are great, but it’s equally important to realize that FreightWaves SONAR is much more than a broker-exclusive resource. Volatility is the one constant in logistics.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Unisys has unveiled ‘Unisys Logistics Optimization’ , a new quantum-powered solution designed to help organizations solve complex logistics optimization challenges in seconds. This is where Unisys Logistics Optimization steps in.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. Starting his career in carrier procurement and management within a Fortune 100 logistics company, Lynch has held positions of responsibility in all areas of?third-party?logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Tech pioneer and founder providing deal flow origination for angels, venture capital firms, corporations and family offices in diverse yet interconnected areas including Industrial AI, IOT, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Operations Technology, Enterprise, Telecommunications, Security & Access Control.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Maintaining good compliance to these informational guides is critical to supply chain management and relies heavily on current data and automation. Missing data amounts to inevitable routing guide failures Data is king in today’s ever-changing market, and it is only becoming more vital for supply chain operations and management.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Shippers are feeling the effects of scarce carrier capacity. The driver shortage is affecting available trucking capacity. With luck, the shipper may find and contract with another carrier that has available space despite the driver shortage and scarce capacity. Scarce available trucking capacity leads to higher shipping costs.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

DP World in the UK has announced that work has begun on a new speculative 119,000 sq ft green warehouse at London Gateway ’s port-centric Logistics Park. In the last 12 months, four major new tenants have taken leases at London Gateway’s Logistics Park.

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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. The Supply Chain Disruptions Include: Manufacturing capacity drops and become less efficient. Trucking capacity falls and costs increase. Final mile capacity demand increases.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

Customers now expect reliability, speed, and convenience in their small parcel delivery experience and a company’s ability to meet those expectations can even be a source of differentiation. One estimate suggests that during the 2020 holiday season, demand for small parcel exceeded available capacity by nearly 7 million packages a day.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The post Managing Logistics Assets in the Construction Sector appeared first on SIPMM INSTITUTE.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 4, 2021

Here are 10 shipper of choice tips to help enterprises secure capacity and improve relationships with carriers, not to mention transportation brokers. Successful use of the shipper of choice tips also comes down to meeting customers’ wants and needs quickly, effectively and in an affordable manner. Always put carrier needs first.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 20, 2022

It then leverages this information to orchestrate and optimize warehouse activities to meet the priorities and objectives of the facility on an ongoing basis. When and how does real-time warehouse data deliver productivity? Real-time data is most important when time value is high.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

H aving access to real-time freight data and being able to make good use of it is essential for global trade and maritime shipping. Global retailers use data to understand lead time Successful supply chain operation at any stage hangs on the ability to stay on top of shipping and transport logistics. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Even the most robust in-house strategies can turn to the value of logistics automation within analytics, such as the insights found in Lane Signal, to further refine their operations. This remains particularly true for shippers and logistics managers. Along with this keeping, the fleet loaded to maximum capacity is essential.

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 18, 2021

A continued increase in demand coupled with carrier constraints and a driver shortage has strained capacity, and carriers are getting more selective with the freight they will haul. Now you have a massive backlog," said LeAnne Coulter, vice president of freight management for Penske Logistics. Coulter's team handles more than $5.5

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3PL Links

MARCH 27, 2024

Image source: PickPik | The Applications and Benefits of IoT (Internet of Things) in Logistics The Internet of Things, or “IoT” for short, has many applications across a variety of industries. One such application is in logistics, where it provides solutions that improve a company’s output and productivity.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

To meet demand, shippers must rapidly ramp up production and move more product, but the industry is struggling. The capacity crunch continues, and the ELD mandate has lowered the number of trucks available. Disjointed systems and data silos, creating delays in processing and deficiencies in visibility. Download Here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2021 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. It was good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors. So let’s take a look now at the 15 most popular logistics stories.

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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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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Carrier Requirements: Carriers also have their own preferences and limitations regarding the load they can carry such as geographic coverage, equipment availability, capacity, specialized handling capabilities, and contractual obligations. Load matching assigns the most suitable carrier to meet the unique demands of each delivery.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 27, 2022

We experience such diverse supply chain disruptions that tracking the data on U.S. Last year was marked with capacity issues and high prices, but today, freight prices have decreased, while capacity has increased. The post Global Logistics Market Analysis: 2022 Summer Edition appeared first on More Than Shipping.

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CLX Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2022

After nearly three years of a global pandemic, supply chain interruptions, labor shortages, and lingering economic uncertainty—manufacturers, shippers, and logistics providers are approaching 2023 with calculated caution. CLX Logistics’ procurement team will find the most efficient custom-fit solution for your freight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2022

What does this have to do with logistics you ask? And now on to this week’s logistics news: Alphabet’s Wing Develops Fleet of New Drones for More Efficient Package Delivery. But Wing is developing a robust R&D pipeline so the company can be prepared with a bunch of different aircraft that can meet different use cases.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Shippers and third-party logistics companies are forming strategic partnerships and working together to improve decision-making, manage costs and increase agility. It also takes a deeper dive into specific industry issues, including data and analytics, technology, reverse logistics and the talent crisis.

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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2019

As the nationwide capacity crunch drives into the New Year, third party logistics (3PL) providers offer shippers reliable and cost-effective solutions. Last year the ‘nationwide truck shortage’, also referred to as the capacity crunch, was a significant challenge for the transportation industry. Impact of Capacity Crunch.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

Companies are rapidly adopting and using real-time data to clearly understand challenges to better mitigate unexpected problems when they arise. This helps to realize fewer tender rejections, increases an understanding for requests for proposal (RFPs) bringing optimal deals, and improves lead time planning to secure capacity procurement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. They have changed the way they see logistics, and no longer view it as just a support process in their organization. A logistics strategy provides the competitive edge. A logistics strategy provides the competitive edge. Design of the logistics network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The air cargo industry has seen softer market rates due to increased capacity and shippers flocking back to ocean freight services. Trade between China and Canada hit record levels in 2022, with imports breaking the $100-billion mark for the first time, Statistics Canada data show.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As shipping costs, and capacity constraints for home delivery during the week leading up to Christmas, more and more retailers are looking to drive consumers to the store rather than online. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The post This Week in Logistics News (September 23 – 29) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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