The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

About Jonathon McKay Jonathon McKay is a highly experienced partner at PATH specializing in exceptional growth strategies for the supply chain industry. Focused on logistics, manufacturing, and distribution channel strategies, Jonathon helps organizations make confident decisions for bold growth.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Adjusting current logistics strategies demonstrated the second great challenge of the pandemic. As 2021 begins, new growth and adjustments need freight managers’ attention to start the recovery process. Embracing new and improved logistics strategies remains the best way to adapt to clients’ changing demands in 2021 and beyond.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Take a moment to think about the basic freight brokerage business models. In transportation management, seconds can add up to massive delays in shipping and higher freight spend. And during times of uncertainty, which always occur in modern supply chains, effective freight brokerage must have access to the latest tools and resources.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

This guide aims to provide insightful strategies and practical tips for businesses to weather the storms of supply chain disruption and emerge stronger and more resilient in the face of global trade and uncertainty. Recognizing these issues highlights the importance of resilience and adaptable strategies.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 12, 2021

According to TruckingInfo , “As stay-at-home orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic took hold across much of the country in the latter part of March, the level of freight available – and the rates to haul it – plummeted. However, peer, market and historical freight invoice data can help, and it’s essential to know why.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 5, 2021

Tracking market trends within truckload rates relies heavily on data and analysis. Managers don’t want to learn that they are essentially paying a higher transportation rate with one carrier when another freight carrier offers a much more competitive truckload rate. Data-driven insights provide a rubric for guiding RFP processes.

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

If you are currently importing goods, consider using air freight to hedge against the ongoing supply chain congestion, container shortages, and shipping delays plaguing ocean transportation. According to Clive Data Services, Dynamic Load Factor was lower than anticipated in October, and capacity was almost flat. Dietary products.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2024

What you will learn in this blog: Leveraging Data Analytics For Invaluable Insights Implementing Lean Principles for Waste Reduction Effective Management Of Supply Chain Costs As companies navigate market fluctuations and challenges, effectively managing supply chain expenses becomes pivotal for success.

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CH Robinson Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

However, with this year’s volatility, I was also given a front-row seat to a new level of hyper collaboration – including individuals going out of their way to help each other, more strategy sessions between shippers and forwarders, and continually leaning into historical data and current market insights to find smarter solutions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2022

Sreenivas Vemulapalli and Joe Lynch discuss how to streamline your logistics operations. Our expertise in technology modernization helps clients resolve critical operational challenges such as effective management of peak loads and seamless anytime, anywhere access to distributed freight data. Freight quotations.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Many of the most beneficial tools come from the utilization of data and analytics. Data and analytics provide carriers with an incredible wealth of information that has proven to bolster revenue and profits. How carriers create data-driven pricing strategies. How carriers create data-driven pricing strategies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Earlier in his career Jeff was the VP of sales and first employee at MegaCorp Logistics, a billion-dollar freight brokerage. Prior to MegaCorp, Jeff was the 25th employee and served a variety of sales leadership roles at TQL, the second largest freight brokerage in the US. The Supply Chain is Broken – How to Fix it with Jeff Dangelo.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2023

Freight procurement processes have always been noted for their high levels of complexity which increases exponentially during peak shipping season. This article by SHIPSTA addresses six of the most common challenges that can surface in peak shipping season, while providing solutions on how to best address them.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 5, 2023

Logistics Business magazine, together with the Information Factory, have produced a 7 page digital magazine on data in transport logistics. Editor Peter MacLeod talks to iFactory CEO Robert Jordan to understand how transport businesses can drive up profitability by adopting a data-driven approach. Read the free eBook here.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

Less-than-truckload shipping, also known as LTL shipping, is nothing new within the transportation and shipping industry, but it has become more of a game-changer in recent years with freight rate prediction. LTL shipping rates would historically depend on freight class and the cost per hundredweight . Download the White Paper.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 13, 2020

We’re currently in one of the most volatile freight markets in the past 20 years. Customers are expecting an “Amazon Experience,” and, as always, your freight costs are “too high.”. What you really need to understand and be able to communicate to management is where you should be and how to get there. Look for one that does.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

However, increasing freight management efficiency can come in several different forms and can present a difficult challenge. Avoid destinations with a lower likelihood of an empty backhaul One significant aspect of freight management to consider is the risk of empty backhauls.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 9, 2022

Which has better shipping freight rates? So, let’s dive into each of these markets so you can better determine your business’s strategy. HOW TO TRACK RATES IN THE SPOT MARKET? HOW CONTRACT AGREEMENTS ARE SET WHO IS THE SPOT MARKET BEST FOR? Spot freight rates are short-term transactional quotes for moving freight.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

An increasing number of shippers are moving towards logistics outsourcing to gain better visibility into their freight track and spend, two key factors in determining business vitality. Visibility and data remain top-value propositions that outsourced logistics entities solve for.

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Parade

APRIL 22, 2019

Freight brokerages and logistics companies with capital are aggressively purchasing other companies with technology assets— this behavior has been accelerating, with a different acquisition or merger taking place every two weeks. big disruption in the freight brokerage industry is coming.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The application of data can help shippers gain control of shipping costs and make informed decisions, and the top freight data trends for 2019 exemplify how the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can further this cause. How New LTL Technologies & Processes are Changing the Shipping Game.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Most freight brokers have to source their own freight broker leads. It’s often a time-consuming process that is difficult for many freight brokers and freight brokerage businesses. It’s a label freight brokers slap on all companies shipping freight. 6 Tips to source freight broker leads. #1:

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 26, 2021

Supply chain leaders continue to focus their efforts on finding the right mix of assets used, market positioning and carrier freight pricing strategies. However, this is about a different type of freight load balancing-the balancing of assets. Defining freight load balancing. For carriers, it’s all about balance.

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

If you are currently importing goods, consider using air freight to hedge against the ongoing supply chain congestion, container shortages, and shipping delays plaguing ocean transportation. According to Clive Data Services, Dynamic Load Factor was lower than anticipated in October, and capacity was almost flat.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The state of logistics in 2021 continues to undergo transformation and disruption (continued from 2020), and while companies are looking for new logistics strategies to stay proactive, there comes a point at which supply chain leaders need a simple, fast way to view market conditions. That’s where freight indices come into play.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. So how can you be sure you’re getting the best freight rates possible?

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 11, 2020

To achieve visibility in the supply chain, it is highly recommended to utilize technology for tracking and data storing which is crafted specifically for supply chain management needs. Looking into your transportation strategy and thoroughly analyzing it will help you determine adjustments that need to be made. Reliable transportation.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

With that in mind, the trucking RFP has come into play as a more significant undertaking for 2021 contracts as the freight market saw volatility in 2020 on the spot market due to historic tender rejections and volumes adding to increased prices. A confident, data-driven trucking RFP undertaking can make a big difference in freight spend.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

This struggle can finally come to an end through the use of modern analytics and data management. Such applications of freight technology allow carriers to improve their systems across the board, improving profit margins, reducing load times, streamline shipping, and many more benefits. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FLS Transport

APRIL 28, 2022

The Top Headlines in Freight, Transportation, & Logistics from FLS Transport. The FLS Weekly Freight Report covers the week’s top news in logistics, transportation, shipping, and freight. Strategies to improve CX when there is a delivery delay. | Strategies to improve CX when there is a delivery delay.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

Freight is one of the most critical parts of a product-based industry. Materials, machinery, and other physical goods are all delivered through freight services, whether it is in-house or through third-party logistics. This is why your inbound freight management must be smooth and foolproof. What is Inbound Freight?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 15, 2023

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

The introduction of this first application within SONAR SCI was built with leaders at companies that spend millions of dollars on freight shipping. Advancements in tender data science and paid market data now power SONAR SCI (Supply Chain Intelligence) Lane Acuity Plus. WHAT IS LANE ACUITY PLUS?

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

LTL shipments can be a perfect augment to your shipping abilities, especially when you don’t have enough freight to send a full truckload but don’t want to delay a shipment. Here is a list of the ten most common mistakes shippers make when shipping LTL freight and how to fix them. Not Insuring Your LTL Freight.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2021

Sarah is Global Lead for the Freight & Logistics Industry at Accenture , a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Sarah Banks is Global Lead for the Freight & Logistics Industry at Accenture. Sarah Banks is Global Lead for the Freight and Logistics Industry at Accenture.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 14, 2022

It gives you the needed data to create buyer personas. This makes it easier for you to successfully implement targeted marketing strategies. Examining this data can help improve communication processes between your brand and its customer. Mapping customers’ journey is necessary for improving the customer experience.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2021

What’s in this article: How to gain sustainability through digitalization and technology. Freight Transportation Sustainability. Freight transportation in the first mile and the middle section is a vital component of logistics. Sustainability and an ecological conscience can be profitable. Some tips to become greener.

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