FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 14, 2021

Therefore, in the absence of hedging, CPG companies should utilize as much freight-related data as possible to mitigate freight costs more effectively and improve supply chain efficiency. Those data sets and use cases include: Using data from electronic tenders and carrier surveys to assist in negotiations with carriers and 3PLs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Lynch and his team leverage data intelligence and strong industry relationships to help clients uncover transportation savings, build scalable supply chain strategies, and ace retailer compliance programs. The minimum OTIF percentage varies by industry. If the product isn’t on the shelf, it can’t be sold. Lost customers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 15, 2021

Input costs for corn, as well as other agricultural products, that are used in many products from animal feed all the way to consumer goods, have risen by more than 100% over the past year. However, leveraging freight market data can mitigate freight spend and lead to a more efficient supply chain. Request a SONAR Demo.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

In a previous guest blog, The Rodon Group along with Rethink Robotics wrote, titled " Can Robots + Humans = The Ideal Workforce in Manufacturing? ": Robots such as Baxter can also help companies save money and increase productivity. The beneficial by-products are engaged and loyal employees, satisfied stakeholders, and a thriving economy.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2021

Lynch and his team leverage data intelligence and strong industry relationships to help clients uncover transportation savings, build scalable supply chain strategies, and ace retailer compliance programs. The minimum OTIF percentage varies by industry. If the product isn’t on the shelf, it can’t be sold. Lost customers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. A lack of raw materials and products from suppliers created supply chain disruptions. HOW MUCH DO PAPER AND PACKAGING COMPANIES SPEND ON TRANSPORTATION?

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Understanding Transportation Strategy Transportation strategy encompasses the decisions and actions taken to move products or services from suppliers to customers. A well-executed transportation strategy ensures that products reach customers on time and in optimal condition, fostering positive relationships and repeat business.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

“What’s the best way to use data to beat your competition as a freight brokerage business?” Nevertheless, it all adds up to a greater demand for integrated systems and real-time data. Furthermore, real-time data and SaaS-based resources have additional value in the form of enabling management by exception.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Comarch, an IT service provider, has released a white paper on its asset tracking solutions : Maintaining a huge industrial facility requires both detailed data of assets and continuous monitoring. It is dedicated to all players on the industrial market. Download our free white paper to find out more: [link].

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

And there remain significant problems within the industry. One of the biggest challenges facing the industry right now is deadheading. Fortunately, smart data utilization can help reduce deadheading occurrences and make the entire supply chain more profitable. Download the White Paper. Think about it.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Companies with access to accurate near-real-time data not only improve their operations; they also gain the ability to depict the current state of the trucking market. These accurate depictions of the market come from the tracking of data. Businesses that have better access to more data have distinct advantages.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

The guides outline the goals and the specific needs of individual carriers, load types, destinations and industry niches. Maintaining good compliance to these informational guides is critical to supply chain management and relies heavily on current data and automation. Download the White Paper.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Any organization that is involved in international trade must ensure that their products are correctly classified. The commodity code is arguably the most important data element in international trade. And then there’s potential penalties.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. Freight management parties need to understand why procurement falters without technology and how technology can boost sourcing across all industries.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2020

He has over 25 years of experience across all functions of the supply chain and IT in multiple industries including consumer products, life sciences, and industrial manufacturing. Shanna has experience in a broad range of industries including oil & gas, health tech, and consumer goods. About Shanna Greathouse.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

During times of disruption and recovery, as seen now in the transportation industry, keeping up with the changing pace is essential. Data analytics for logistics can make all the difference in the world when it comes to reefer truckload service delivery efficiency. Download the White Paper. last year and $2.19

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 21, 2021

However, the industry is always slow to adopt new software, so not much has changed among many carriers. Stronger performance will always revolve around being productive and profitable. Capture and analyze data inside and outside of your network to benchmark performance. Download the White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 30, 2018

ERP systems are a raging trend in the corporate arena these days – these miraculous platforms are a sure shot way to infuse productivity into your routine operations! The manufacturing industry is experiencing a global boom, and this is the very reason that modern manufacturers need a great ERP solution to improve efficiency.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Data-driven transportation management , including the checks and reviews that accompany healthy data management practices, are part of the process of getting the most out of the tech stack. Throughout the supply chain, data-driven transportation management’s success is only as good as the data quality and integrity in use.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Leaders get so involved in leveraging data that they overlook the meaningful aspect. Data for the sake of data lacks value. Tracking the top key performance indicators for shipping industry success, or supply chain KPIs , means boiling them down the essence of these 10. Download the White Paper. Wait times.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

New types of freight tech are rising to the forefront of the industry. The sum of that freight tech volume is somewhat ironic – data overload and an inability to manage due to the inefficient use of several systems. Freight tech APIs collect data in near real-time. Download the White Paper. It’s really that simple.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

To meet demand, shippers must rapidly ramp up production and move more product, but the industry is struggling. This creates a major problem for managing e-commerce fulfillment when orders spike and shippers need to understand how data analysis may help. Get Your Free White Paper Today. Download Here.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

But knowing what’s happening based on historic, peer and market data can help shippers figure out how carriers price freight loads. Here are a few things managers need to keep in mind when working with real-time freight data for pricing purposes. . Download the White Paper.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2021

Deborah Dull is Founder of The Circular Supply Chain Network and a Principal of Manufacturing Product Management for GE Digital where she is responsible for circular economy, lean management, and customer success. The materials that normally would end up in garbage dump are repurposed into the production of another product.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2016

Remaining competitive in an ever-changing market requires you to constantly improve manufacturing productivity. So-called ‘best practices’ to improve manufacturing productivity tend to focus on the performance of people. Your Manufacturing Productivity Pain Points. Addressing your Manufacturing Productivity Points.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Here’s how you can improve manufacturing floor data collection, long-term. A key component of any manufacturing process is data collection. However, are you starting to outgrow your manufacturing floor data collection system ? At one point, every program used to record data was being used by no fewer than 21 managers!

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2018

Data analytics can be applied to virtually any supply chain process, and analytics hold great value in managing retail supply chains. Defining retail needs is not an easy process, but data is king and can help companies sift through the needs and wants of customers, reports Arthur Zaczkiewicz of WWD. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 27, 2018

Believe it or not, Industry 4.0 — the latest specialization for modern factories and manufacturing plants — does factor into the design and factory layout. In essence, that is the heart of Industry 4.0 , a complete synergy between operations, equipment, properties and, of course, the people who spend their time there. Industry 4.0

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GlobalTranz

JULY 25, 2018

As advances in technology make it more cost-effective to deploy IIoT, industries will need to acquire a strategic approach to integrating new sensor data with pre-existing data environments. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The American Trucking Association is the largest trade association representing the trucking industry in the U.S. This article shares details on the Truck Tonnage Index, how the data reflects the overall economy, and other ways to interpret the data. Data Collection. The ATA states that 72.5%

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

When you want to drive down your logistics and transportation spend, the very first thing that you need is freight and transportation data. Without hard data, you can’t take action. When enterprises try to act in the absence of data, they are usually guessing and won’t get the results they need.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2017

The quest for improving manufacturing floor productivity constantly hits the buffers because of failing IT equipment. If you want the ‘force to be with you’, here are 5 ways to re-purpose office PCs for industrial use…. Relying on integrated, industrial PCs is proving to be a problem.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2017

Integration of existing systems for data exchange. Easy on-boarding of participants using their existing IT systems and data standards; they should not be forced to use new formats. Inventory and transportation costs are reduced significantly, while production processes are accelerated and delivery times are decreased.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Computers are costing jobs in industrial facilities… Desktop computers can’t be used in industrial settings. These are just two of the myths associated with industrial computing. Myth #1 - Industrial Computing is Costing Jobs. Does it cost industrial workers their livelihoods or does it create new jobs?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 23, 2018

Blockchain explores more and more industries every day. Entrepreneurs from many other industries are trying to use the blockchain technology in other areas, and the window of opportunities looks impressive. The logistics industry involves many parties: manufacturers, customers, suppliers, auditors, etc. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2016

In this article, Daniel investigates how the US can overtake China with manufacturing productivity. US manufacturers rank computer technology alongside having the right staff as a crucial driver of the industry’s competitiveness, while productivity is not far behind. Download the 'Improving Manufacturing Productivity' Guide .

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2018

Warehouse managers face constant pressure to move more products, reduce damage, improve order cycle times, boost employee morale, and more. Migrating data to new systems without researching prospective systems or taking care in planning could result in catastrophic loss and damage to a company’s database. Download white paper.

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