FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 8, 2021

The digital age has presented a wealth of opportunities for the over the road trucking market. The abundant data sources can make the process of assessing the market more difficult than necessary. Shippers and carriers should make more definitive decisions in selecting their data sources. Download the White Paper.

Sourcing Strategies 98

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Data 98

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

E-commerce order volume keeps climbing, straining carrier capacity with shippers sending more parcels outbound and receiving more returns inbound. Most shippers currently face a long list of challenges thanks to some well-known trends. Requirements to manage carrier invoices and other transactions grow in stride.

Price Reduction 114

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Capacity 114

GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2018

As explained by Dan Goodwill via Canadian Shipper, the problem goes much further than that, including lacking compliance management, subpar, if any, use of transportation management systems (TMS, and failure to utilize granular shipment activity data. Fortunately, this solution exists within a modern TMS, the Cerasis Rater.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Freight Cost Reduction Price Reduction 60

Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2018

Such software and planning systems are also highly relevant for a wide range of purposes in outbound automotive logistics systems, including for the execution of transport activities and the creation of transparency in relation to distribution flows, increasing transport load rates and auditing freight invoice and payments.

Outbound 28

Outbound Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement 28

Automotive Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

“To have more and more different models with different lengths makes the handling, storage and loading onto a vessel more complicated and this trend seems not to be at its end, as OEMs want to be present in all segments and models,” explains Tuitjer. Our terminal can handle 2.5-2.6m ” – Joerg Tuitjer, EVAG.

Negotiating Skills 44

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Handling Purchasing Skills 44

Automotive Logistics

MAY 2, 2019

“Number two, I really think that we’re going to have to see if there are ways to be more efficient in a manner that’s win-win for the carrier and the customer… The way we’ve looked at it is maybe it doesn’t have to just be convertible trailers or multipurpose trailers for inbound-outbound automotive parts.

Price Reduction 28

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