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BCOs and drayage planning: How global retailers apply data

FreightWaves SONAR

Drayage planning is essential for global retail shipping supply lines and deals primarily with ocean imports. This is also known as first-mile shipping and planning protocol. As explained by Supply Chain Game Changer , “Drayage services are more essential than ever.

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The fundamentals of demand planning and forecasting

EazyStock

What is demand planning? 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. Why is demand planning important? Is demand planning the same as demand forecasting? What does demand planning involve?

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The fundamentals of demand planning and forecasting

EazyStock

What is demand planning? 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. Why is demand planning important? Is demand planning the same as demand forecasting? What does demand planning involve?

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Near-real-time data-driven route optimization best practices

FreightWaves SONAR

With so many shipping modes and options to choose from and a wealth of innovative technology to take advantage of, it can quickly become overwhelming and confusing. Data represents an integral part of daily life for most people, and it is no different within the transportation industry.

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Why Real-Time Visibility Should be Core to Your Supply Chain Strategy

CH Robinson Logistics

Using technology to drive strategy and improve performance—and ultimately create financial value—is top of mind for shippers today managing complex global supply chains. A key component of this technology trend is the need for a supply chain visibility platform.

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Big data and inventory management

EazyStock

What is big data? All successful businesses use data to develop strategies and review their outcomes. But as the number of systems being used increases, the amount of data available for consumption and analysis grows exponentially. Unstructured data isn’t as accessible to search or export and is often text-heavy.

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5 shipping trends for 2021 for carriers to know

FreightWaves SONAR

With the havoc 2020 caused, can shipping trends get any worse? According to Supply Chain Brief , “In such an environment, no one can truly predict what is going to happen. Preparation becomes the name of the game in shipping trends, and being ahead becomes the new normal. Congratulations and welcome to 2021!

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