GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2018

Manufacturers are looking for ways to explore new technologies, reinvent manufacturing strategy, enhance troubleshooting, bringing manufacturing closer to consumer and levy the power of intelligent tools to streamline operations and cut costs. Demand for Data Scientists Familiar with Manufacturing Will Increase.

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Transporeon

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

And just in time: We’ve seen some interesting bidding trends over the last year or so, especially in the domestic trucking industry, where: 2017-2018’s lack of trucking capacity—a large part of shippers’ bidding activity—meant shippers went to bid not only earlier, but in much greater volume than previous years (a 15% YOY increase in 2018).

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Transporeon

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

And just in time: We’ve seen some interesting bidding trends over the last year or so, especially in the domestic trucking industry, where: 2017-2018’s lack of trucking capacity—a large part of shippers’ bidding activity—meant shippers went to bid not only earlier, but in much greater volume than previous years (a 15% YOY increase in 2018).

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Transporeon

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

And just in time: We’ve seen some interesting bidding trends over the last year or so, especially in the domestic trucking industry, where: 2017-2018’s lack of trucking capacity—a large part of shippers’ bidding activity—meant shippers went to bid not only earlier, but in much greater volume than previous years (a 15% YOY increase in 2018).

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

Advancements in tender data science and paid market data now power SONAR SCI (Supply Chain Intelligence) Lane Acuity Plus. In the screenshot above, you can see that the outbound and inbound stability show scores of 29 out of 100 and 21 out of 100, respectively. WHAT IS LANE ACUITY PLUS?

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

According to Derrick Steiner of Digitalist Magazine , “Today’s leading companies are working very hard to be intelligent enterprises, capable of harnessing the power of end-to-end experience and operational data, to connecting their demand chain with their customers, who are social, mobile and shop in many channels, to their supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2017

The answer is simple; shippers must track the right data. Knowing the proper metrics and data points to track promotes cost-effective shipping practices and can improve vendor, carrier and consumer relationships, reports Merrill Douglas of Inbound Logistics. Thus, shippers can identify trends toward lower-rate carriers over time.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

For companies willing to embrace opportunities for improvement across the entire supply chain, here’s a look at the top transportation procurement and benchmarking trends. The good news is, shippers have more access to data than ever before, which brings us to trend number two. Hiring data scientists?

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

Rate data is available for Van (TSTOPVRPM), Reefer (TSTOPRRPM) and Flatbed (TSTOPFRPM) modes. . While SONAR has other indices for rate data, Truckstop.com data is important as many small to medium (and some large) brokerages rely on the site to source carriers. You can view data in weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and annual changes.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 5, 2021

Should] you just figure out if it should be 5% or 6% [without data]?” Unlike other tools in the market, the Lane Signal considers an abundance of data from multiple sources, not just dirty data that flows through one system like other industry tools. SONAR is near-real-time data.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Figuring out the best strategy for managing fleet assets can be difficult at best. The data analyzed within today’s freight market goes back to the beginning of digital transformation. Contract versus spot data factors influence the profitability of all fleet assets. Download the White Paper. trucking market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Most shippers currently face a long list of challenges thanks to some well-known trends. E-commerce order volume keeps climbing, straining carrier capacity with shippers sending more parcels outbound and receiving more returns inbound. Carrier capacity management strategies ease the crunch. Manufacturers also adjusted.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2021

Look for a 3PL provider that offers a TMS and technological capability to provide real-time data to drive optimized decision-making and automation. An experienced 3PL provider has developed strategies for many other shippers and can adapt successful strategies for a customized supply chain optimization plan.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 22, 2022

SKUs provide sellers and the 3PL fulfillment centers that they work with invaluable data about sales and inventory management. From there, products and sales can be tracked, and your inventory management system can acquire useful data that helps with reorders and customer relations. In addition to the basics (naming, calculating, etc.),

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

As a result, warehouse space is scarce and rents are on the rise – a trend that could continue “for at least another two years,” according to a recent report from commercial real estate services firm JLL Inc. And accurate and accessible inventory data for the yard opens up the ability to use on-site trailers as warehouse overflow capacity.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Warehouse Managers Avoiding Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategies Will Lose Competitive Ground. The easiest way to move toward an omnichannel strategy lies in following these tips: Re-evaluate inventory-optimization techniques and systems. Integrate inbound and outbound logistics and supply chain management systems.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Like traditional outbound logistics, return logistics requires the careful planning of pick-ups and deliveries of products, however, the involvement of end-consumers in the process creates additional complexities. Integration with Supply Chain Partners will Improve Your Return Logistics Strategy. Imagine this scenario.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 14, 2019

Commercialization strategies evolve, supply chains expand, and production rates accelerate. Addressing this challenge, executives are rethinking their business models and strategies to improve product quality and avoid issues surrounding test results, material specifications, non-conformances, recalls, and supplier corrective action requests.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

What’s driving the change in ocean shipping and how does SONAR help shippers see the trends The import boom appears far from over, and it will have implications long after this wave of unprecedented orders subsides. And it all begins with getting the right data sources and insights at your fingertips to navigate the freight market.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2017

Easily import or export data, and you can simplify accounting and payments through routine reports and billing. Cloud-Based Data Analytics Identify Trends and “Concerns.”. Cloud-based TMSs utilize analytics to identify key trends that not obvious. Both Inbound and Outbound Logistics Benefit From Implementing a TMS.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2018

The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018. Describe the Outbound Transportation This description covers the movement of an outbound load from the company premises/warehouse to the customer’s destination. It is a hands-on activity which relies on real-time data. Download White Paper.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Another methodology is the Porter’s Value Chain Framework, which comprises of inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, sales, and service. This is usually accomplished by using statistical sampling of all incoming materials that can produce charts to show the quality trends over time. Outbound KPIs. Manufacturing KPIs.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Demand for both outbound and inbound freight remains highest in the Southeast, Texas and Upper Midwest regions, with demand outpacing available carrier capacity. Key Trends in Transport Logistics , RWTH Aachen University & Transporeon). Adapt the freight allocation strategy to handle scarcity . Nearly half of U.S.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

We expand upon the supply chain technology trends we spoke about in the first part of this blog series, but let’s take a look at 5 more supply chain tech trends that will shape 2018. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

These e-commerce trends are placing increasing pressure on logistics teams to keep up with demand volatility, provide incredibly fast delivery, and reliably fulfill all their promises to customers and consumers. To compete with Amazon, most retailers and manufacturers have had to dramatically shorten their own delivery windows.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

By the 1960s, a clear trend had developed in shifting more time-dependent freight transportation to truck rather than rail. Academic research and education followed this trend to satisfy the growing industry recognition of the needs in this area. Prior to the 1960s, virtually all transactions and record keeping were done manually.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

3PLs Leverage Technology and Data to Improve Operations. The concept of actionable intelligence is about using technology and software to ensure company goals reflect industry strategy and demands. This involves the combination of data capture, analytic and dashboarding tools to make decisions easier. What Does It All Mean?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 13, 2015

There are plenty of different shipping companies out there, and using a transportation management system to manage all inbound and outbound shipping needs will put those shippers who use one at an extreme competitive advantage. Have Easy to Analyze Actionable Insight Gleaned from the Data Created in the Transportation Management System.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 20, 2017

3PLs Must up the Ante in Services, Strategy and Value. 3PLs Must up the Ante in Services, Strategy and Value. They need to make their technologies easier to use for both inbound and outbound logistics needs, like the Cerasis Rater’s easy-to-navigate dashboards. Don’t Abandon Your 3PL Ship Yet.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2017

The volume of data generated by the Internet of Things (IoT) and an increasingly data-driven society is difficult to imagine, explains Manufacturing Business Technology magazine. Now, consider that volume of data, analyzing it and leveraging it across millions of SKUs and operations in manufacturing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

According to data compiled by McKinsey and the CDP a few years ago, most greenhouse gas emissions come from consumer-driven companies and e-commerce shipping, which account for approximately 33Gt of CO2 annually. Reliance on real-time data and analysis. The top causes of GHG emissions. How do you reduce your Scope 3 emissions?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2017

Earlier this year, we looked into some of the top trends pushing the TMS train forward, and safety and automation were clear frontrunners. Automated data capture, analysis, and presentation through dashboards helps you see what is going on in your company. More importantly, people cannot change the data at their discretion.

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Transporeon

APRIL 9, 2019

Demand for both outbound and inbound freight remains highest in the Southeast, Texas and Upper Midwest regions, with demand outpacing available carrier capacity. Key Trends in Transport Logistics , RWTH Aachen University & Transporeon). Nearly half of U.S. or Is This Just Hype?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2018

Let’s take a closer look at the problem with trying to manage over the road (OTR) modes through traditional, manual data entry and freight scheduling versus using a TMS. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018. Download White Paper.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Boatner adds that the adoption of user-friendly consumer products, whether Android or Apple’s iOS, has helped streamline customers’ OS strategies. Together, the captured data give systems unprecedented insight. Better speed, better and richer and more intuitive interfaces, IP-68 and ruggedness. A lot of those goals are common.”.

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The Logistics Academy

JUNE 29, 2017

Every day, more data than we can imagine zings across that global conduit we call the Internet. Much of that data comes directly from devices, without human intervention. Drivers carry cell phones in their cars to feed GPS locations to a traffic information and navigation service, which uses the data to detect congestion.

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