The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Faced with the challenge of limited data availability, he co-founded Vizion, an API-first solution empowering cargo owners, freight forwarders, and software providers to achieve true supply chain visibility by tracking ocean freight in near real-time.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Kyle Jepson, senior vice president of product at Emerge, and Erik Kiser, chief executive officer of Orderful, relate a case study about how Emerge implemented a modern electronic data interchange (EDI) platform.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 21, 2021

View the Full Case Study. The company’s services include brokerage, produce transportation, asset-based services, freight management and dedicated services, all delivered with a 24/7 support network. Setting competitive rates with Lane Signal data to manage routes better. View the Full Case Study. Josh Jongko.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Matt drew upon his background at Uber Freight to tackle the massive problem of building a new structure for the legacy transportation payment system that supports the global supply chain. Having studied engineering at USC and Stanford, Matt is no stranger to complex data problems. That is why industry leaders like J.P.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

View the Full Case Study. Having experienced market growth in size and volume of tenders, Opus9 realized its existing freight market data intelligence tools were not giving their customers the best rate information. Creating customized charts to understand movements and impacts on the freight market. Bill Peterson.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 17, 2023

Logistics is a complex and swift-changing industry, and decision makers need to be armed with accurate data – and actionable insights – when navigating the evolving landscape. This is especially true in the face of the current freight recession. Shippers understand the importance of data.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

Businesses are prioritizing the speed of data propagation within their supply chains. According to Gold, NRF members have made significant investments in data analysis to improve their ability to predict consumer demand to prevent bloated inventory levels that many large retailers experienced around this time in 2022. and Target Corp.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

View the Full Case Study. Using SONAR data, the team can pre-empt the most unusual of circumstances, such as container shortages, problems managing drayage, handling LTL consolidation, and more. Making data-driven decisions easier and more effective. “We View the Full Case Study. Faster quoting for spot loads.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cassidy | JOC.com September 25, 2023 US shippers uncertain about sales and order volumes this holiday season are likely to increase less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments despite lower truckload rates, data from an industry survey suggests. Seasonally adjusted data for merchant wholesalers showed a 1.39 31 earnings call. a year ago.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

Wholesale Weakness Slowing US Inventory Destocking Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - July 17, 2023 The effort to cut inventories is being slowed as consumers reduce goods purchases, forcing companies to continually rebalance inventory.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

About Sarah Ahern Sarah Ahern is a trailblazing female leader and mentor in data and business management, a 4x entrepreneur with a social impact focus, and a builder in the woman-owned business community and beyond. Use data to know who their best customers are and what they want – exceptional companies don’t guess.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The index correlates growth or shrinkage to overall industry volume of freight shipments and product prices. “We Ultimately, the index is built to provide shippers with relevant data that they can use to improve customer experience, logistics capacity management and budgeting. percent that said the same in the third quarter.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

OTR freight represents a long-standing aspect of supply chain operations and transportation management. Th is blog post covers the critical ways strategic partnerships can help supply chain managers achieve optimal OTR management for their freight. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight . Enabling Data-Driven Decision-Making .

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Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2018

A few weeks ago at the Descartes Evolution 2018 User Conference , I had the opportunity to interview William Wehrle, Director of Supply Chain at BASF, and David Bazzetta, Business Advisor – Process Optimization at BASF, about the importance and value of having real-time freight visibility. Benefits of Real-Time Freight Visibility.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 8, 2023

managing freight and drayage trucking operations for enterprise clients like Amazon, Samsung, and Apple. Sean earned a bachelor degrees in Chinese Studies and International Business at University at Albany, SUNY and completed post graduate studies in Chinese at Princeton and Beijing Normal University.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

Logistics professionals need to make critical decisions about their freight every day, including selecting the optimal modes of transport. Air freight and ocean freight are two of the most common methods of transportation to consider when moving goods throughout your supply chain.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 22, 2024

Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 22, 2024 Brian Straight | Supply Chain Management Review May 21, 2024 More shippers are optimistic the market is stabilizing, even as new data suggests freight shipments continue to decline on a year-over-year basis.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

The freight forwarding and project cargo sectors, always at the heart of global commerce, are adapting and evolving. But it’s not just about tracking – it’s about harnessing data to predict disruptions, optimize routes, and ensure timely deliveries. But how does this translate to freight forwarding?

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FLS Transport

MAY 12, 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. SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS | NHTSA study on safety technology seeks opinions from commercial drivers. Click here.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

In a first of several case studies to come out from Cerasis regarding how our solutions aid shippers in managing transportation more effectively thru our transportation technology and managed services, learn how a Medical Supply Company switched providers and increased overall results. Fill out the Form Below to Download the Case Study.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 3, 2020

View the Full Case Study. Zaro Transportation is a Laredo, Texas-based transportation company that provides door-to-door freight services and coverage throughout Mexico and the United States, crossing through the port of Laredo and Nuevo Laredo. View the Full Case Study. Kunal Dovedy. Director of Innovation, Zaro Transportation.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2020

Chemical manufacturers collect and use a lot of data in their supply chain. They deal with data on their products, customers, transportation, storage, operations and more. Acquiring that data is not hard but managing and utilizing that information to be able to analyze your business is the challenge. Managed Services.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Currently, we are seeing interest rates above seven percent , and the future freight market is not clear. As a Freight Agent, what should you be doing in this uncertain freight market? 1: Have Access to Data and Know It The first part of this tip should be simple. The second part takes a little more work.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 30, 2023

Cross River Partnership (CRP), a non-profit and impartial partnership organisation, is excited to have launched the London Light Freight Walking Trial; UPS’s first walking freight trial on public land. Walking freight is a mode of logistics where foot-based porters play a key role in deliveries and collections.

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Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

A similar study from 2018 found the same flaws and dynamic led to poor contract reliability even in much less volatile times. Here, again, ocean freight is looking to examples from other industries for tested solutions to recurring problems. If you missed it, you can check out our recent monthly freight overview right here.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Do you ever think about what would happen if your very best customer for whatever reason stopped moving freight with you? Many Freight Agents found the first several months of the Covid-19 pandemic a cold reminder of why they should always be sales prospecting for new business. Some Freight Agents’ businesses completely failed.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

Three technologies have emerged as game-changers for third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain experts: large language models (LLMs), freight optimization platforms and no-code automation. The answer lies in data. In the ever-evolving world of logistics, data reigns supreme.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 24, 2023

Freight markets feel stuck in unseasonable doldrums with volumes low, capacity loose and rates in a trough after supply chain activity cooled post-COVID. In the same way, freight markets can reach balance after a very slow, gradual move, and then start steadily accelerating in a new direction. per mile by Aug. by the end of the year.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2024

BlueGrace Releases Comic Book Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 12, 2024 DC Velocity Staff | DC Velocity March 12, 2024 Move over Marvel, BlueGrace Logistics has entered the comic book market. My ancient spreadsheets have all the answers?

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FLS Transport

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The Top 6 Stories in Freight. Data shows contract rates up 12% year over year. The hottest stories in freight can be found here, in the Weekly Freight Report: 1. Now we have the first data point that shows contract rates increased 12% in the fourth quarter of 2020. Need help moving freight across North America?

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 17, 2020

View the Full Case Study. In modern freight management, the word of a broker is an unbreakable bond. After nearly two years of use, ARL Logistics is finding new value and opportunities to increase use cases of SONAR insights and data. Relying on data to rate loads and avoid under- or over-valuing brokerage services.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The rapid rate of technological change and faster access to a greater amount of data are resulting in a transformation of the freight forwarding process. According to several recent studies on the subject, there will be a significant reduction in the processing times involved in activities like shipping and customs.

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FLS Transport

APRIL 7, 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. LOGISTICS PORTAL | A US National Freight Data Portal is in the works. Need help moving freight across North America?

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

2020 threw at us a potent concoction of virulent market conditions including a pandemic, skyrocketing freight rates, reduced availability of space and equipment on container ships, unprecedented demand and port congestions along with the usual documentation and visibility issues that we have been facing for years.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

A research study by Duke University found that 40 percent of the actions people performed each day weren’t actual decisions but habits. That data is pretty staggering! From our seats, we’ve noticed that our most successful freight agents have developed certain habits that propel them to success. BE A GOOD LISTENER.

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