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Do Capacity Management Tools Work for Freight Agencies?

Parade

Here’s Why Many Capacity Management Tools Don’t Serve Freight Agencies Not too long ago, capacity management simply didn’t work for freight agencies that provide logistics solutions to their agents. It doesn’t serve the company in any way for agents to pick off business from other agents within the company. Easier carrier re-use.

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Customer Relationship Management for Ecommerce Brands

Ship Monk

Today’s CRM platforms have adapted and expanded their tools to meet the needs of ecommerce businesses. Let’s take a look at CRM systems, the tools they provide, and the benefits they offer to ecommerce businesses. Here are some of the tools CRM systems offer.

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LogiMAT ’24 Has Your Back

Logistics Business Magazine

The spectrum ranges from modular workstation designs and systems to hoists not yet exhibited anywhere in the world, software-driven language-based picking processes with smart glasses, and new accessories and assistance systems for forklift operators.

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Log-hub 3.4: Elevate Supply Chain Efficiency with Scenario Comparison and Freight Matrix app

Log-hub

This gives them the flexibility to pick up where they left off at any given moment. Using one of the seven most common matrix types, Freight Matrix equips professionals with data-driven decision-making tools, enabling them to gain a better overview of their shipping operations. Try a demo The post Log-hub 3.4:

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Brand Spotlight: EZ Loader TMS is Designed with Brokerages and 3PLs in Mind

Parade

As they added to their team, new brokerage reps loved the system, and their proprietary product became something of a recruiting tool. They started by recruiting hand-picked brokerages in various niches and building out and adapting the program to fit the needs of their operations.

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Collaboration Technology for a More Sustainable Supply Chain

Turvo

But they lack the real-time collaboration tools needed to address issues and take advantage of opportunities as they arise. Avoid extra miles by extending mobile, self-service scheduling tools to drivers. Communication between the driver, shipper, and 3PL aids in optimizing warehouse pick-ups. Unify data streams.

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Using SONAR alerts to help close freight sales with tender lead time index

FreightWaves SONAR

The tender lead time is a daily index that measures the length of time between the load being offered from a shipper to the time it is expected to pick up. Currently, OTLT.BIS sits at a lead time of a little under 5 days, meaning your representatives should rarely expect to call a shipper in this area and find a load for pick up today.

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