The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

She brings almost 20 years of supply chain and benchmarking experience to DAT, where she is focused on providing actionable insights to shippers through DAT’s Benchmark Analytics and Rateview benchmarking tools. The platform offers a wide range of features and tools to help shippers find available carriers and carriers find available loads.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

Jon is the Director of Pricing Strategy & Analytics at Loadsmart , a freight technology company that is removing the barriers between shippers and carriers so freight can move in the most efficient, transparent and automated way. Jon Payne and Joe Lynch discuss truckload pricing dynamics. About Jon Payne.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 14, 2023

From manual to automatic: 22 meters tall, eight aisles, a footprint of 5,250 square meters and a storage capacity for 143,840 cartons containing shoes, insoles and shoelaces – all of these are the cornerstones of the new miniload warehouse making significant improvements to the intralogistics processes.

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Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

Parade’s new feature helps brokerages find carrier capacity in every quote, even the ones they don’t use. The New Parade Feature in a Nutshell The new feature focuses on showing customers not only capacity within their current network, but also other potential capacity our system has identified. There’s no shame in it.

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Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

Parade’s new feature helps brokerages find carrier capacity in every quote, even the ones they don’t use. The New Parade Feature in a Nutshell The new feature focuses on showing customers not only capacity within their current network, but also other potential capacity our system has identified. There’s no shame in it.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Consumer buying behavior has tightened capacity in all modes of transportation. In a 2021 study by Inbound Logistics, logistics technology providers said that 58% of their shippers were concerned with capacity constraints, triggering 68% of shippers worried about how they were currently optimizing their transportation resources.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 26, 2021

When working intensive shift cycles with heavy loads, it is important to have the right tools at your disposal exactly when you need them. For this reason, Yale Europe Materials Handling has developed an all-new cab for its high-capacity trucks. The driver can manoeuvre with confidence while handling the most cumbersome of loads.

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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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Parade

MARCH 29, 2022

You Get a Funnel of Quotes Fast Since Parade allows brokerages to reach out directly to a wide capacity network wherever carriers like to find loads, whether that be load boards, via email, or through the Parade portal, you can get your loads in front of qualified carriers quickly.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Capacity will always be something that we talk about. A major LTL carrier recently filed bankruptcy, which will cause drastic capacity issues in the LTL market. A major LTL carrier recently filed bankruptcy, which will cause drastic capacity issues in the LTL market. We use an internal Carrier Sharing tool.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” readers will learn about FreightWaves SONAR’s Weighted Rejection Index (WRI) to monitor trucking capacity in the freight market and the impact rejections have on shipping rates. What does WRI say about capacity and shipping rates? What is the Weighted Rejection Index (WRI)?

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 10, 2021

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. The post Omnichannel Strategies Are Crucial For Retail And Shippers appeared first on BlueGrace Logistics.

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Parade

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Here’s why technology should be part of your overall strategy. Tech and the Data Garnered from It Can Drive Smarter Strategy The , tools that tech provides are one thing; the data it collects and synthesizes so that companies can learn something from are infinitely valuable to gaining end-to-end visibility.

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Parade

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Here’s why technology should be part of your overall strategy. Tech and the Data Garnered from It Can Drive Smarter Strategy The , tools that tech provides are one thing; the data it collects and synthesizes so that companies can learn something from are infinitely valuable to gaining end-to-end visibility.

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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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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

These rates will have natural implications for smaller shippers seeking to lower overall transportation and freight spend, and paired with a “blurred lines between peak shipping and shopping seasons,” shippers will experience increasing trouble when trying to procure full truckload capacity. Download eBook. Fortunately, a solution exists.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Anthony transitioned to a Corporate Economist & Consultant, advising CXO leaders and Fortune 500 companies on economic analysis, industry trends, and internal strategy. Anthony started his career in tech as a Commercialization Associate, where he identified and evaluated emerging technologies and innovations.

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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. Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation. There are No Crystal Balls.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 15, 2020

When capacity is tight, being a shipper of choice can help shippers secure space with carriers. Capacity is tightening across the industry, and ACT Research forecasts double-digit growth in spot rates for the rest of this year and 2021, said Tim Denoyer, senior analyst at ACT Research, during a webinar on Sept.

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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2018

This post highlights three strategic areas which many companies overlooked in 2017; strategy, security & interaction, and how to best achieve improvements in these areas. You need to make sure your business has a solid grasp on future demand to ensure sufficient capacities are in place and products are deployed appropriately.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 13, 2020

2019 brought a dramatic swing back in favor of shippers as capacity loosened. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, dry van capacity was at a premium. 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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

For example, an agile supply chain may have real-time data, advanced analytics, decision support tools, and cross-functional teams to monitor, diagnose, and solve problems. Develop and implement contingency plans and recovery strategies, using tools such as business continuity plans, crisis management teams, and emergency response protocols.

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Parade

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The tools they’ve gained by implementing Parade’s capacity management solution are giving them a leg up. FreightSaver and Parade’s own Lindsay Watt, Head of Product, met with , Freightwaves to talk about how Parade’s capacity management tools are making this year’s peak season a little smoother at FreightSaver.

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Parade

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The tools they’ve gained by implementing Parade’s capacity management solution are giving them a leg up. FreightSaver and Parade’s own Lindsay Watt, Head of Product, met with , Freightwaves to talk about how Parade’s capacity management tools are making this year’s peak season a little smoother at FreightSaver.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Global trade regulations and conflicts, as well as tariff threats as a political tool, could cut off sources and markets and push your business plan into the red. Your transportation consultant can help develop response strategies to ensure your supply chain continues to operate while the problem is addressed.

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ShipLilly

MARCH 5, 2020

Perhaps many of the carriers will opt to repeat the tight capacity management approaches that were used in 2019 for purposes of maintaining a specified floor on rates. 2020 carrier strategy. Early indicators are that many of the ocean carriers will seek to maintain rates by managing their capacity effectively.

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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. The information identifies the opportunities and inefficiencies in a particular spend market.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Tim Consult has developed the Transport Market Monitor (TMM) into an interactive, web-based analysis tool. The TMM is a unique tool in the market with transport data from additional industries and numerous routes. Carriers have the advantage of firming up their competitive position with a market-appropriate price strategy.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Many complexities come with heavy equipment hauling, and there are several common challenges and strategies employed to address these hurdles. Effective strategies, including meticulous planning, safety adherence, and environmental responsibility, are key to overcoming these obstacles.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

With so many literal and figurative moving parts to factor into your shipping strategy, it can be a lot for an ecommerce brand to handle alone. When you combine this amazing tool with our insider tips and tricks, your ecommerce brand is set up for success, simply. Luckily, ShipMonk has the perfect solution.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2023

These tools paved the way for efficiency, streamlining operations, and data storage. Alex marveled as the AI suggested new routing strategies that outperformed traditional methods. This dynamic tool kept the team agile and evolving customer needs stay met. A new era, Logistics 4.0, In Logistics 3.0, Yet, something was missing.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

In this post, we explore truckload pricing tools as an important part of every digital freight brokerage’s operations. Truckload pricing software is key to a broker’s ability to buy freight and sell capacity profitably in the daily spot environment. Key Uses of Truckload Pricing Tools. Pinpoint Market Rates.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

In this post, we explore truckload pricing tools as an important part of every digital freight brokerage’s operations. Truckload pricing software is key to a broker’s ability to buy freight and sell capacity profitably in the daily spot environment. Key Uses of Truckload Pricing Tools. Pinpoint Market Rates.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

In this post, we explore truckload pricing tools as an important part of every digital freight brokerage’s operations. Truckload pricing software is key to a broker’s ability to buy freight and sell capacity profitably in the daily spot environment. Key Uses of Truckload Pricing Tools. Pinpoint Market Rates.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2023

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. Let’s dissect the essential elements that make up this dynamic strategy: 1. Elastic logistics also ushers in a new era of supply chain resilience.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance. The report outlines the tools with the highest transformational benefits and capabilities that are becoming standard business practices. Firefighting is the norm. Network Design.

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