Freight visibility is more than knowing where a package is in its journey to its final destination. Freight visibility is most valuable when you use it to make better business decisions and predict and prepare for possible disruptions. Leverag…
Experts are predicting severe disruptions to supply chains from flooding, power outages and high-wind damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian that could significantly impact over-the-road (OTR) freight. They estimate it will take at least nin…
As peak shipping season 2022 gets well under way, a recent survey conducted by Supply Chain Dive has identified five predictions that Shippers and 3PLs need to understand before implementing solutions to manage the heightened over-the-road (OT…
Expectations for fast, flexible, and reliable shipments are higher than ever and will continue to grow over the next few years. To satisfy growing demand and help streamline the movement of freight, Shippers and 3PLs have turned to technology …
In shipping, visibility and access to data are critical for monitoring shipments and evaluating your shipping operations. The data captured by those companies utilizing a digital solution when they rate and schedule their freight gives them a …
In the current shipping environment, Shippers and 3PLs need access to real-time, over-the-road (OTR) carrier connectivity to respond quickly to rapidly changing market conditions. According to FreightWaves, “Shipper networks have been put t…
Expectations for added efficiencies in First/Final Mile shipping are increasing for B2B customers. According to a report from the Capgemini Research Institute, 55% of the companies that were surveyed said they would switch to a competing br…
Shippers and 3PLs are learning to embrace the changes in the supply chain by relying on technology solutions that keep them agile and positioned for success. To mitigate issues with carrier capacity and protect profits while managing costs,…
More and more Shippers and 3PLs are turning to technology to help manage their freight and ensure consistency in their over-the-road (OTR) shipping operations. These leading companies have a competitive advantage and can access data easily …
It is widely known that outdated systems and manual processes negatively impact productivity and profitability for Shippers and 3PLs. About 50% of logistics and transportation companies say they weren’t just unlucky in their businesses — o…
If you take a moment, you can still smell the flowers and a hint of chocolate as the Valentine’s Day holiday winds down. While the love is palpable, many shippers and 3PLs aren’t experiencing the same warm and fuzzy feelings with the curren…
Shippers and 3PLs know the advantages of using less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping – cost effectiveness, more delivery options, the ability to ship smaller loads without needing to fill an entire truckload, etc. However, when carrier capacit…
