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Freight Market Data Sources

FreightWaves SONAR

Spot freight provides a short-term way to source capacity and boost procurement outside of contracted rates whether TL or LTL. Consider this; as reported by Louis Columbus of Forbes , “Machine learning algorithms and the apps running them are capable of analyzing large, diverse data sets fast, improving demand forecasting accuracy.”

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How to Improve Exception Management with End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

The Logistics of Logistics

How to Improve Exception Management with End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility. Original article: How to Improve Exception Management with End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility. As an added bonus, we offer five sure-fire ways an end-to-end visibility solution can help improve exception management in any supply chain. Lost revenue.

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Document Automation Best Practices for Freight Forwarders

RPA Labs

Managing modern shipping processes, especially shipping documentation , can be a challenge for freight forwarders in the best of times. Thankfully AI document automation can improve those vital functions across all areas of the supply chain network. How Document Automation Works for Freight Forwarders.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] FreightWaves SONAR spot freight market data sources

FreightWaves SONAR

Spot freight provides a short-term way to source capacity and boost procurement outside of contracted rates whether TL or LTL. Consider this; as reported by Louis Columbus of Forbes , “Machine learning algorithms and the apps running them are capable of analyzing large, diverse data sets fast, improving demand forecasting accuracy.”

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How to Measure Success: KPIs for Inbound Logistics

WorkWave

It encompasses all the steps taken to procure, receive, transport, store and manage incoming goods and materials that are essential for production, assembly or distribution within a business. It combines metrics such as on-time delivery, accurate documentation and undamaged products.

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Document Management System for Shipping: Using Robotic Process Automation and Chatbots

RPA Labs

Logistics managers and experts should budget for automation so that they can improve their current document management system for shipping. Disorganization in document management can cause many issues, so automating this information is the best avenue. It also assists with document procurement and better access to information.

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10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution

The Logistics of Logistics

Optimization through last-mile delivery solutions significantly improves delivery success rates while boosting profits for shippers and retailers. There are many reasons why retailers should invest in improving logistics and platforms. It is much easier to grow and scale with high-quality last-mile deliveries.