Locus

JUNE 15, 2023

As supply chains move past the uncertainties of 2020, they are met with new challenges while continuing to meet demands for greater efficiency, reduced operational costs and memorable consumer experiences. However, they also need to expand to meet the escalating demands of consumers. Seven Themes Recommended at the Gartner Symposium 1.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Judah Levine Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 3% to $1,609/FEU. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The effects of the disruptions over the past year have likely forever changed the industry, requiring shippers to scale and evolve operations radically seemingly overnight. Using digital freight matching platforms is the best strategy to secure meaningful and practical capacity. And it has opened new channels for capacity procurement.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

However, even as retailers scramble to meet e-commerce consumer demands, and providers lean into the latest trends to get those packages to front doors, there is plenty going on behind the scenes. She noted that the company works to ensure its franchisees have the right business model that will be profitable and meet the needs of shippers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 25, 2021

As highlighted by LinkedIn , a staggering 80% of bargaining is preparation, analysis, data review and planning before any meeting or discussion occurs. And that’s a meaningful advantage in an industry where growth remains subjective and constantly under the threat of other competitors. Request a SONAR 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. Remember that today, the capacity crunch is in full effect, and it’s only a matter of time before carriers begin rejecting loads at record highs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

And in some industries, outdated data can have disastrous consequences. For instance, take the value added by more accurate data in the health industry. However, the additional benefits of actual tender trucking data via EDI or API are much more significant than meets the eye. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 28, 2020

There are many benefits to be gained from working with more than one of the trucking carriers that offer service in a given industry or shipping lane. With a strategic, long-term agreement in place, these carriers make up the backbone of many transportation chains and provide the day-to-day shipping coverage needed to meet customer needs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Unfortunately, disruption and market volatility – sudden changes within the industry – will often have a dramatic effect on the spot market. Freight management remains an industry in which balance reigns supreme. As the industry moves past the anniversary of the initial U.S. Request a SONAR Demo. Download the White Paper.

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Envase Technologies

AUGUST 3, 2021

Listen to the first episode (33 min) featuring Envase’s CEO Larry Cuddy and COO Lance Theobald where they discuss how technology is optimizing the trucking industry. Watch the video case study (3:39 min) Share or Find Capacity: Easily share your capacity with Capacity Calendar. We have a podcast too!

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

That’s even more true since transportation capacity, indicated by LMI.TPCP, is at 46.34, well below prior years’ averages in the above image. Some things to consider regarding shipping demand management are critical to staying informed and expanding the network to meet demand constraints. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Control over trucking freight rating remains a blip for many carriers, particularly owner-operators and those trying to manage the chaos of a pandemic-stressed industry. Now, the industry is changing yet again. Initial demand on the industry will likely generate a stronger ROI for trucking carriers through higher trucking spot rates.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 26, 2021

Improper consideration of the whole market’s demands and available capacity will lead to upset and delays. Carriers need balancing to meet market capacity demands. It helps carriers plan the best use of their assets to meet the demands of shippers. Request a SONAR Demo. appeared first on SONAR.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

As truckload capacity tightens, more companies find themselves faced with a choice between paying the cost of higher shipping or passing it along to customers, affecting all facets of freight management along the way. It will become a necessity as capacity and rates move in response to the market dynamics. According to John D.

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Locus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As their fleet routes weren’t being optimized, trucks often made drops without leveraging their full capacity, which meant extra vehicles to meet growing demand. With Locus’s routing and capacity management solutions, FKS achieved just that. The need was clear: better utilization to ensure efficient operations.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Enterprise shippers need a proactive strategy to secure capacity One of the biggest challenges that shippers face remains to secure capacity. Along with this keeping, the fleet loaded to maximum capacity is essential. The improved insights amount to greater capacity and lane control. 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. Read Also: How smart technologies help meet sustainability goals Technology a Crucial Driver Technology has been pivotal in advancements across industries, and logistics is no exception.

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Shipchain

MAY 3, 2019

The trucking industry moves more than 70% of America’s freight, and gross freight revenues from trucking exceeded $726.4 Today, shippers are demanding more availability, time and capacity, and truckers are struggling to meet these demands. Blockchain will also increase accountability in the trucking industry.

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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. Trying to maintain guideline adherence without the correct data is much like attempting to meet delivery deadlines without knowing the final delivery destination. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Enterprise shippers have always been an integral part of the maritime shipping industry and its partnership with truck fleet management. As experienced personnel retires, not enough hands come in to replace them to meet current levels of demand. New blood helps keep the maritime shipping industry-relevant and moving forward.

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Truck and trailer forecasting helps companies find capacity and prepares them for what to expect. Limited trucking data amounts to poor equipment forecasting, which has the effect of decreasing available capacity. And 2020 proved that a major external issue could certainly cause immense trouble in the trucking industry.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 21, 2021

Acuity in the healthcare industry works as a parallel to volatility in the shipping network. Alignment of pricing to market demands and customized services to meet customer needs. Request a FreightWaves demo by clicking the button below to get started. . Request a SONAR Demo. Download the White Paper.

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Parade

MARCH 31, 2022

This Parade feature serves as a double-check to make sure carriers have the right kind of capacity. Parade’s Book Now Accessorial and ETA Verification Feature Reduces Problems with Book Now Loads One of the concerns the transportation and logistics industry has shown regarding digital booking is that it’s almost too easy.

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Locus

JULY 17, 2023

As the world continues to embrace the convenience of doorstep deliveries, the food industry has caught up with the trend—projecting a market volume of $1.65 Delivery Efficiency and Capacity: Coordinating multiple deliveries within a specific timeframe is challenging. trillion by 2027.

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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. With an expected CAGR of 34.5%

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Envase Technologies

JUNE 23, 2023

TruckersHelpTruckers: SecurSpace serves as a community that connects those in need of storage with facilities that have extra storage capacity. We know that one of the only constants in this industry is change, so if your needs change, your booking can change with them. You are in control. Psst… Canada incoming.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. Determining the right stock levels to meet demand is vital for customer satisfaction. What is demand planning? Why is demand planning important?

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. Working out the right stock levels to meet demand is vital for customer satisfaction. What is demand planning? Why is demand planning important? Demand sensing.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

When carriers take advantage of the various freight technology insights in freight analytics platforms, they ensure their goals will meet expectations. Dwell time remains one of the biggest issues facing the industry in terms of expenses and time utilization. It improves asset and capacity utilization and revenue per driver per week.

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Locus

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The retail industry around the globe is in a state of flux. On top of all this, retailers fail to meet customer delivery expectations , which also means that they are wasting valuable man hours and money on deliveries. From traffic, wrong addresses, vehicle capacity, delivery personnel’s route knowledge, etc. Schedule Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In fact, more air capacity is already lowering the pressures on shipping rates. When planning for the future, industry players should thus use insights from commodity-based modeling. Meanwhile, the industry is headed toward a series of bullwhip effects.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Naturally, the costs of meeting such expectations, especially on the delivery front are also increasing. Efficient fuel management can enhance route planning and capacity utilization. The question then is: how can companies maneuver this intricate, costly maze successfully? Read also: How to Calculate the Cost of Transport 2.

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Locus

APRIL 13, 2023

With the UAE market having nearly 100% of the population with smartphone access, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry forecasts e-commerce to generate $8 billion in sales by 2025. It connects with capacity-led slot bookings, helping them make full use of assigned fleets. as of Jan 2021 compared to other Middle Eastern countries.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Enterprise shippers need a proactive strategy to secure capacity One of the biggest challenges that shippers face remains to secure capacity. Along with this keeping, the fleet loaded to maximum capacity is essential. The improved insights amount to greater capacity and lane control. Request a SONAR Demo.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Resource Allocation and Capacity Planning Understanding KPIs related to technician productivity, workload distribution and job completion rates assists in efficient resource allocation and capacity planning. To see if our software is the right fit for your business, schedule your free demo today.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

During times of disruption and recovery, as seen now in the transportation industry, keeping up with the changing pace is essential. 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. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. the year prior.

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