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BotsAndUs releases “seminal” white paper

Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 9, 2022

They have real-time data transfer, flexible communication, and Big Data analytics. This was mostly driven by the surge in e-Commerce in response to the pandemic and restrictions, as well as by the industry’s need for efficient warehousing, inventory management and real time data to deliver efficiencies and cost savings.

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[WHITE PAPER] SONAR highlight reel: China’s energy crisis is a significant freight demand risk

FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 11, 2021

This “SONAR highlight reel,” which we publish every other week, is intended to concisely hit data highlights and trends in truckload, intermodal and maritime. Spot rates continue to rise as freight flows to the spot market – particularly on the West Coast. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER.

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[WHITE PAPER] SONAR SCI: Holding carriers accountable means knowing the freight market

FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Without adequate data and information on the freight market, shippers can find themselves in the same disadvantageous position as Mr. David. Getting back to Mr. David, even if he was, in fact, quoted the going market price, the uninformed customer would not know if the product he was receiving was of adequate quality.

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[WHITE PAPER] Data in the fast lane – managing automotive logistics amid component shortages

FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 1, 2021

Those data sets and use cases include: Freight market data to assist in negotiations with carriers. Contract freight rate data that is specific to the auto industry can be accessed using SONAR Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI). FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO ACCESS A COPY OF THE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo.

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White paper: collaborative action supports circularity

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2022

To help tackling both the climate crisis and other environmental challenges such as water use and waste generation, DHL has published the new white paper “Delivering on Circularity”, which takes a profound look at how circular economies can help with these challenges. Environmental impact.

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[WHITE PAPER] The 2021 freight market outlook forecast

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 27, 2021

A number of fundamental changes to consumer activity, industrial production, housing starts, and federal stimulus are just a few of the major buckets that have driven one of the most significant nationwide levels of freight volatility. Fill out the Form Below to Access a COPY of the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

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[WHITE PAPER] Retail disruption and K-shaped recovery highlight importance of freight data

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 30, 2021

The difference has been not only offering products that customers are seeking, but also the impact of scale and supply chain sophistication that many smaller chains could not match. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO ACCESS A COPY OF THE WHITE PAPER. Those use cases include: Monitoring import volume, global trade and port activity.

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Werma publishes white paper on signal technology

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Werma has published a free white paper, available for free download, to help understand how important the choice of the right signal is for the safety of everyone in industrial environments. It explains which signalling is suitable for which application and how modern Andon systems can optimise manual production and logistics.

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[WHITE PAPER] Housing affordability issues put brakes on flatbed demand

FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 28, 2021

But, market forces have put the brakes on the continuous improvement in the market (from the perspective of the carriers) and the latest housing-related data points are off their recent highs, as are most flatbed-related data points. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Prologis launches social value white paper

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Importantly, the report also explains how each has successfully managed their social impact through the use of data, which has enabled accurate and meaningful measurement. Which businesses wouldn’t want to invest in social value creation, in the same way they might consider investing to improve their products or services?”.

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[WHITE PAPER] Mo’ inflation, mo’ problems for CPG companies

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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Using Freight Data to Build Relationships (w/ video)

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

On this episode of #WithSONAR, current SONAR subscriber Greg Morrow, the Director of Operations for ARL Logistics , discusses the importance of using data to grow and strengthen carrier and customer relationships with co-hosts Kyle Taylor and Luke Falasca. SONAR provides that data. Download the White Paper.

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[WHITE PAPER] Yes, Robotics are Coming, But People Still Power Manufacturing

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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Freight data can assist CPG companies in mitigating risks of freight cost inflation

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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REPOST: The True Cost of OTIF Failure with Andrew Lynch

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. If the product isn’t on the shelf, it can’t be sold. Disappoint the customer enough times and they may stop buying your product.

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[WHITE PAPER] Conquering Manufacturing Floor Pain Points | Your Essential Guide

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

The increasing use of computers to improve manufacturing productivity has brought with it a fresh set of pain points for manufacturing floors all over the world. The guide - ‘Improve Manufacturing Productivity with Protected Computers’ - tackles 7 common pain points caused by computers on the manufacturing floor and how you can conquer them.

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5 Analytic Shipping Data Insights for Shippers From SONAR

FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Supply chain intelligence and actionable insights must apply the most accessible, near real-time data available. Analytic data resources for brokers are great, but it’s equally important to realize that FreightWaves SONAR is much more than a broker-exclusive resource. More collaboration will always generate additional productivity.

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Why is freight data a powerful weapon in the era of COVID-19?

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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Are You Profitable with Your Transportation Strategy?

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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Why data is critical to freight routing guide compliance

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Maintaining good compliance to these informational guides is critical to supply chain management and relies heavily on current data and automation. Missing data amounts to inevitable routing guide failures Data is king in today’s ever-changing market, and it is only becoming more vital for supply chain operations and management.

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Freight brokerage software: why brokers need SaaS freight tech with real-time data

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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BCOs and drayage planning: How global retailers apply data

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

H aving access to real-time freight data and being able to make good use of it is essential for global trade and maritime shipping. Global retailers use data to understand lead time Successful supply chain operation at any stage hangs on the ability to stay on top of shipping and transport logistics. Download the White Paper.

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Where Companies Struggle with Product Classification

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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The True Cost of OTIF Failure with Andrew Lynch

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. If the product isn’t on the shelf, it can’t be sold. Disappoint the customer enough times and they may stop buying your product.

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Data analytics for logistics drives reefer efficiency via a real-time forecast

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Data analytics for logistics can make all the difference in the world when it comes to reefer truckload service delivery efficiency. And a new suite of products, ranging from artificial intelligence through visualization tools to see lane acuity, are changing the game. Download the White Paper. last year and $2.19

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Decreasing deadheading in trucking: how carriers are turning to data to maximize assets

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Fortunately, smart data utilization can help reduce deadheading occurrences and make the entire supply chain more profitable. Where a supply chain is weak, analysis and advisory teams can fill in the gaps – seeing the correlations between data points and real-time load operations and profits highlights potential problem areas.

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Mapping the trucking market: How data tracks freight economy, rates, capacity, volumes and rejections

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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4 Tips for carriers to maximize fleet asset utilization using data

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 21, 2021

Stronger performance will always revolve around being productive and profitable. Capture and analyze data inside and outside of your network to benchmark performance. The biggest barrier to efficiency in supply chain agility rests with an inability to see, capture or analyze freight data. Download the White Paper.

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Data-Driven Transportation Management and Its Role in Driving Stronger Tech Stack ROI

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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How An ERP System Can Increase Your Supply Chain Productivity

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Maintaining an efficient and productive supply chain is the backbone of any successful business, and ensuring that your supply chain is well-managed and cost-effective is of vital importance. For example, do you have: Full data visibility across your business? Download White Paper. Teams that can communicate easily?

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Freight tech: Three reasons why APIs provide freight parties rich data insights

FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

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. Connected systems can collect data in near real-time, limited only by the speed of an internet connection. Download the White Paper.

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Managing E-Commerce Fulfillment Spikes With Data Analysis

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. Order volume.

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Overcoming Supply Chain Disruptions with Shanna Greathouse and Tony Nichols

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. She has led programs ranging from acquisitions to technology deployment with a strong focus on lean manufacturing and data management. About CarrierDirect.

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What shippers need to know about how carriers price freight with historic, peer and market data

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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What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation

GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

True optimization applies data to ensure all decisions and processes are carried out to their fullest potential. Leveraging data for continuous improvement makes transportation optimization more synonymous with managed transportation. Transportation optimization is part of enabling proactive supply chain management.

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Using Data Analytics and Blockchain in Retail to Sift Through Needs Faster

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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Circular Supply Chains with Deborah Dull

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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How to Improve Manufacturing Floor Data Collection

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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How to Improve Manufacturing Productivity In Harsh Environments

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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How transportation brokers should start each morning with FreightWaves SONAR-fueled data

FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

However, the application of such data does not necessarily translate into meaningful improvements within day-to-day operations. Yes, analytics add value, but that value often gets overshadowed by the sheer volume of freight data insights available. Download the White Paper. That is simply unacceptable.

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Blockchain in Supply Chain: 2 Ethereum-Based Projects That Demonstrate How Blockchain Can Improve Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Otherwise known as a distributed ledger, the automatic recording of data into the blockchain allows for cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum or Bitcoin to serve as way more than just a store of value.

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How Freight & Transportation Data Can Trim Your Transportation Spend

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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7 Reasons ERP Systems Can Increase the Productivity of Your Manufacturing Industry

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! GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. The Trends that Will Forever Shape Manufacturing in 2018 & Beyond.

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BotsAndUs releases “seminal” white paper

[WHITE PAPER] SONAR highlight reel: China’s energy crisis is a significant freight demand risk

Trending Sources

[WHITE PAPER] SONAR SCI: Holding carriers accountable means knowing the freight market

[WHITE PAPER] Data in the fast lane – managing automotive logistics amid component shortages

White paper: collaborative action supports circularity

[WHITE PAPER] The 2021 freight market outlook forecast

[WHITE PAPER] Retail disruption and K-shaped recovery highlight importance of freight data

Werma publishes white paper on signal technology

[WHITE PAPER] Housing affordability issues put brakes on flatbed demand

Prologis launches social value white paper

[WHITE PAPER] Mo’ inflation, mo’ problems for CPG companies

Using Freight Data to Build Relationships (w/ video)

[WHITE PAPER] Yes, Robotics are Coming, But People Still Power Manufacturing

Freight data can assist CPG companies in mitigating risks of freight cost inflation

REPOST: The True Cost of OTIF Failure with Andrew Lynch

[WHITE PAPER] Conquering Manufacturing Floor Pain Points | Your Essential Guide

5 Analytic Shipping Data Insights for Shippers From SONAR

Why is freight data a powerful weapon in the era of COVID-19?

Sponsored Post: Comarch White Paper on Asset Tracking Solutions

Are You Profitable with Your Transportation Strategy?

Why data is critical to freight routing guide compliance

Freight brokerage software: why brokers need SaaS freight tech with real-time data

BCOs and drayage planning: How global retailers apply data

Where Companies Struggle with Product Classification

The True Cost of OTIF Failure with Andrew Lynch

Data analytics for logistics drives reefer efficiency via a real-time forecast

Decreasing deadheading in trucking: how carriers are turning to data to maximize assets

Mapping the trucking market: How data tracks freight economy, rates, capacity, volumes and rejections

4 Tips for carriers to maximize fleet asset utilization using data

Data-Driven Transportation Management and Its Role in Driving Stronger Tech Stack ROI

How An ERP System Can Increase Your Supply Chain Productivity

Freight tech: Three reasons why APIs provide freight parties rich data insights

Managing E-Commerce Fulfillment Spikes With Data Analysis

Overcoming Supply Chain Disruptions with Shanna Greathouse and Tony Nichols

What shippers need to know about how carriers price freight with historic, peer and market data

What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation

Using Data Analytics and Blockchain in Retail to Sift Through Needs Faster

Circular Supply Chains with Deborah Dull

How to Improve Manufacturing Floor Data Collection

How to Improve Manufacturing Productivity In Harsh Environments

How transportation brokers should start each morning with FreightWaves SONAR-fueled data

Blockchain in Supply Chain: 2 Ethereum-Based Projects That Demonstrate How Blockchain Can Improve Supply Chains

How Freight & Transportation Data Can Trim Your Transportation Spend

7 Reasons ERP Systems Can Increase the Productivity of Your Manufacturing Industry

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