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[WHITE PAPER] Another rough year for shippers to manage bid process and carrier networks

FreightWaves SONAR

Improved railway fluidity is one of the few areas where transportation networks are improving, but even in that mode, terminal congestion remains rampant. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. at the same time. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Key Takeaways from TMSA Elevate with Trey Griggs

The Logistics of Logistics

TMSA is the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association, a non-profit organization for sales and marketing professionals in transportation and logistics. He gained valuable experience in door-to-door office supply sales before joining a technology company in transportation and logistics.

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White Paper Explores Ways to Optimise Last-Mile Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

In its new white paper, EPG gets to the bottom of the matter with Prof. Dr. Boris Zimmermann from the Fulda University of Applied Sciences and presents possible ways to optimise the delivery process. The complete white paper is available to download for free at [link]. The last mile is a challenge.

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When to Switch From In-House to Managed Logistics Transportation Services

GlobalTranz

The supply chain is evolving, and the standards used for managed logistics transportation services today are more data- and technology-driven than those of the past. Shippers should consider the following as indicators for when to add an outsourced managed logistics transportation services provider. This can be a confounding issue.

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Transportation cost analysis: Going beyond benchmarking for improved carrier pricing

FreightWaves SONAR

From a financial standpoint, transportation cost analysis remains focused on determining the value of the resources used to execute a given shipment and goes well beyond benchmarking. Without clear budgeting and cost-prediction measures, the transportation network will be unable to accurately plan for increases and decreases in expenses.

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How Regional Networks Create Trucking Efficiency

GlobalTranz

Creating trucking efficiency through transportation management optimization is an essential part of supply chain management and network navigation. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. within the transportation network. The Challenges of Only Relying on National Networks. strategic roles ?within

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5 Tips for Writing a Transportation Management Plan

GlobalTranz

Every transportation firm sees the utility of having a transportation management plan. It is essential in organizing activities in the transportation industry effectively and efficiently. The challenges that the transportation industry faces are enormous. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018.

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