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Future-Proofing Transportation Spend in Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Thus, it has become critical that executives dig into the multifaceted domain of TSO, which encompass pivotal aspects such as the implementation of global freight audit and payment (FAP) solutions, smart delivery performance management practices and other factors that can yield a significant effect.

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5 Post & Pre-Audit Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring a Provider

TransAudit

And of course, as the business gets larger so do its shipping needs. What Auditable Points Does the Provider Look for? When it comes to auditable points, there are a vast array of variables that should be considered to perform a viable parcel or freight audit. What Types of Reports Can the Audit Provider Offer?

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Trimble Completes Transporeon Acquisition

Logistics Business Magazine

We power the largest global freight network of more than 1,400 shippers and retailers and more than 150,000 carriers and logistics service providers. In the course of one year, roughly €55bn in freight is being processed on our platform. A leading transportation management platform connects all actors along the supply chain.

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Cutting Emissions Through Better Transportation Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. When the invoice from the carrier comes in, the TMS’s freight audit module can see whether the expected cost of the trip matches, or comes close to matching, what was expected. Oracle customers can buy a solution from FourKites that is preintegrated to OTM.

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Full Truckload, Parcel, LTL, Intermodal?Oh My! How to Manage All Over the Road Modes Effectively

GlobalTranz

Let’s take a closer look at the problem with trying to manage over the road (OTR) modes through traditional, manual data entry and freight scheduling versus using a TMS. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018. Freight claims management services. Inbound freight management.

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Applying Blockchain in Logistics & Supply Chain Management: 5 Reasons Why Supply Chain Execs Need to Know More

GlobalTranz

Intermediaries may include financial experts, data analysts, freight auditors, and more. In general, today’s supply chain executives and managers continue using outdated, manual data entry processes, which will increase risk. The same process applies to ensure concise, clear communications between trading partners too.

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CFO Beating You Up Over Rising Freight Costs? Hit Back with a TMS

Talking Logistics

We’re talking, of course, about Transportation Management System (TMS) solutions to digitize and automate transportation processes. . Combating Rising Freight Costs with a TMS. Automation, supply chain digitization, Big Data analytics and other trends will continue their accelerated march into the future.