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Reimagining Transportation Procurement: Leveraging Data and Technology for Smarter Freight Decisions

Talking Logistics

In a survey we conducted in October 2020, 91% of our Indago supply chain research community members, who are all supply chain executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies, either Agreed or Strongly Agreed that the time had come to transform the traditional transportation procurement process.

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AI projects are slowed by data integration, 74% say

DC Velocity

Businesses face mounting pressure from investors to show measurable returns on their investments in artificial intelligence (AI), but 74% say their projects face barriers such as infrastructure costs, disconnected data silos, or slow data ingestion, according to a survey from data analytics provider Qlik.

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Commercial fleets see high promise in AI and Chat GPT

DC Velocity

Commercial vehicle fleets have a growing appetite for artificial intelligence (AI) technology such as Chat GPT-powered tools in operations, despite the fact that usage remains in its infancy, according to a study from the Wyoming firm EVAI , which provides AI-driven data analytics for fleet management. are very familiar or expert at it.

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Report: Marine terminals need connectivity solutions

DC Velocity

Despite widespread adoption of digital tools and automation technologies, marine terminals face persistent challenges with data connectivity, system integration, and real-time visibility—especially those managing complex operations with lean teams. Rucker, president of Tideworks Technology, said in a statement announcing the findings.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact.

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Logistics activity expanded in June

DC Velocity

The LMI score is based on a monthly survey of logistics managers nationwide and tracks transportation and warehousing activity. The data underscore heightened logistics activity in June as importers took advantage of the pause on “liberation day” tariffs, which is set to expire next month. This is only the third reading above 60.0

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Women in Transport Launches Second Annual Survey

Logistics Business Magazine

Today marks a pivotal moment for the transport industry as Women in Transport launches its second annual Women in Transport Equity Index Survey , a global benchmark for tracking diversity and equity in the transport sector. Equity and diversity are vital to the future of transport, and we’re proud to lead this essential work.”

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2020 Database Strategies and Contact Acquisition Survey Report

This report aims to highlight the current state of B2B database and contact acquisition strategies and organizations’ goals to leverage data to fuel their go-to-market strategies in 2020 and beyond. New tactics to acquire data to reach marketing goals. Database benchmarks for education and resource prioritization.

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Port Congestion Shines Light on Visibility Gaps

This report, built from extensive survey data from a myriad of shippers and logistics providers, shines light on visibility gaps that have contributed to the current crisis of port congestion. How collaborative, real-time data can solve visibility gaps for shipments moving into and out of ports.

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Discover 4 Use Cases for Applying AI to Your Recruiting Processes

Recruitment AI technology uncovers the most qualified candidates. This technology automates recruiting routines and facilitates natural conversations, resulting in higher productivity and a better candidate experience. Download the eBook to learn more!