Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. So how can you be sure you’re getting the best freight rates possible?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. At the heart of it all, an effective procurement strategy remains paramount.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. The freight market is mercurial. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters. Mr. Master’s experience at Simmons Foods illustrates many of the distinct characteristics and challenges related to freight procurement.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Which brings us to international freight. It’s challenging to get fixed prices for global freight. Conversely in 2021 when rates were sky high, suddenly companies that had negotiated fixed rates couldn’t get their cargo on the ship without paying an extra premium surcharge. Hedging for freight price volatility.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

With increased e-commerce shipping, high consumer expectations for delivery, and challenges in the supply chain, companies need optimized transportation systems and freight services. One of the fundamental ways to achieve this is through collecting and analyzing data — which can, in part, be done through a regular freight audit.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 30, 2022

Trent Morris has helped many of our clients over the last 2-3 years with their Ocean Freight challenges. Ocean Freight Tips. Freight-related articles have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Freight Benchmarking: What Is It? Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

She brings almost 20 years of supply chain and benchmarking experience to DAT, where she is focused on providing actionable insights to shippers through DAT’s Benchmark Analytics and Rateview benchmarking tools. It was founded in 1978 and has since become one of the leading platforms for freight matching and load board services.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2022

Understanding freight or trucking rates is vital in your supply chain. Because we still see many companies suffer the consequences of using the wrong freight rate. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Freight Benchmarking: What Is It?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Do You Have Hidden Freight Costs? Freight sourcing team article and permission to publish here provided by Katharine Barrios at xeneta.com. Freight sourcing and procurement is a critical component of the whole supply chain and is crucial to the success of the business. Use of Freight Rate Benchmarking.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

As the transportation market continues to be undersupplied, many freight shippers are delving deeper into their route guides and going to the spot market to gain tender acceptance. Identify how you can save on the spot freight market and compare your rates to the DAT national average by checking out Market Rate IQ —C.H.

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Multichannel Merchant

APRIL 7, 2022

The call for sustainable shipping is getting real. Pressure is coming from all sides for companies to adopt more sustainable shipping practices. For shippers worried about the pressure to green up their shipping operations, and the associated costs and resources required, there’s good news. Maximize Local Fulfillment.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Brad Wheeler and Joe Lynch discuss the freight-tech dilemma. Brad serves as the Senior Director of Customer Strategy at Emerge , the leading freight procurement platform. Transforming the $800 billion freight industry, Emerge empowers meaningful logistics relationships through its award-winning Freight Procurement Platform.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

Rates are now starting to stabilise and for ocean freight especially, we are seeing rates closer to pre-COVID levels. Freight procurement is the mainstay of any supply chain professional but price is not the be-all and end-all. What tools we can use to benchmark ocean freight and carriers’ service reliability?

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SupplyPike

APRIL 17, 2020

Learn about: Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping Advantages of LTL Factors determining shipping rates. Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is a system of transporting a smaller shipment than a typical truck filled with one order. LTL freight carriers normally transport small shipments of freight from many companies.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2018

In an environment of increasing freight costs, greater pressures on supply chains, and ever-expanding competition, shippers need to focus on where they can cut costs and increase operational efficiency. One such area that offers the greatest opportunity is shipping network optimization. download ebook. download ebook. download ebook.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

10 Controversial Freight Predictions For 2016. Data savvy shippers are collaborating with other shippers to reduce spend, crunching big data to benchmark freight rates to make the right freight decisions. Freight Industry Is Finally Online. We Start Thinking Of Freight As Big Parcels.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

10 Controversial Freight Predictions For 2016. Data savvy shippers are collaborating with other shippers to reduce spend, crunching big data to benchmark freight rates to make the right freight decisions. Freight Industry Is Finally Online. We Start Thinking Of Freight As Big Parcels.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JULY 25, 2016

The recently implemented TMS-using transportation department works hard with the TMS tools to gain visibility into carrier rates, shipment planning, order tracking, tendering/carrier assignment and freight settlement. The post TMS SuperUser Secrets – Benchmarking Using TMS Data appeared first on UltraShipTMS.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 31, 2023

In his role Peter leads The Journal of Commerce, the historic New York City maritime newspaper founded in 1827, today a team of specialized business journalists focused on the end-to-end international shipping supply chain including shipping, ports, airfreight, trucking, rail and home delivery, addressed to the needs of shippers.

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Logility

JANUARY 12, 2021

There are many ways to view data, but those that are particularly useful in supply chain analytics are reporting, score carding, dashboarding and benchmarking. Benchmarking. An analytics platform for the supply chain also allows for benchmarking. Take freight rates, for example. Reporting and Score carding. Dashboarding.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 9, 2022

With ongoing recovery firmly in progress across multiple industries, one of the most significant challenges facing freight forwarders, supply chain managers, and transportation service providers is the issue of payment and freight bill payment service management. Standardize Shipping Cost Audits for Apples-to-Apples Comparisons.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2020

Do You Have Hidden Freight Costs? Ocean freight article and permission to publish here provided by Katherine Barrios at xeneta.com. Freight forwarders and shippers/BCO s are on a constant quest to have a better understanding of their ocean freight costs and ultimately have larger margins. Email Address. Plan effectively.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 22, 2021

Shipping — oversized pallets and small parcels alike — continues to grow in complexity, and managing shipping loads can quickly morph into an expensive endeavor. Achieving that goal comes down to how effective one is with shipping contract negotiations. Provide Benchmarking Details to Show What You Expect From the Carrier.

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Freight Plus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Freight is a rapidly evolving market that is seeing changes in capacity, growth, routing, service, and technology. That's why we benchmark. Here are 5 reasons you should be benchmarking your carriers: Growth. Here are 5 reasons you should be benchmarking your carriers: Growth. Additionally, how has your demand changed?

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 25, 2022

It has always been essential to have visibility into freight spending. Freight audit & payment (FAP) providers have long paved the way to gaining this visibility by looking at shipping invoices and breaking down freight spend. What Is Freight or Transportation Spend Management?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Transportation Management Challenges in E-Commerce Although e-commerce represents an excellent opportunity for shippers, it results in the creation of additional challenges in managing freight spend and moving products. This is regardless of whether freight consolidation was used or not. Faster shipping. Lowered freight spend.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2022

In his role Peter leads The Journal of Commerce, the historic New York City maritime newspaper founded in 1827, today a team of specialized business journalists focused on the end-to-end international shipping supply chain including shipping, ports, airfreight, trucking, rail and home delivery, addressed to the needs of shippers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? Freight Management Hell article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Adam Robinson at cerasis.com. The road to freight management Hell is laden with poor freight visibility and outdated systems. That much is clear.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With the 2021 peak season, RFP and modern supply chain management remains essential today in the shipping and transportation market. The high priority focus on RFPs and carrier network optimization will continue to impact services and shipping protocols well into 2022 and beyond. 9 Things to Consider When Entering Annual RFP Processes.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In the supply chain industry, the freight audit process can provide a competitive advantage for invoicing and cutting back costs. As reported by Supply & Demand Chain Executive , “As the shipping industry becomes more complex, so too does freight payment. What Is Freight Audit and Payment.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Finding ways to keep costs in check often comes down to understanding the various shipping surcharges and how shippers can best avoid them through stronger shipping audits. A Single Source of Truth for Shipping Surcharges Management. Instability is among the singular constants affecting supply chain management. supply chains.”

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Discovering billing mistakes through leveraged data from freight audits helps shippers identify cost-cutting opportunities through accurate invoicing and payment processing. Freight audit savings might arise from recouping costs due to overbilling, service guarantee failures, or simply using the wrong carrier for each load.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2023

The retailer has partnered with the Bengaluru-based cargo airline Quikjet to launch its maiden air freight service in the country, which it said will enable the firm to speed up its delivery. India is the third market where Amazon has launched its freight service. Regional shipping companies across the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2018

Shippers face more challenges than ever before when it comes to managing freight spend and allocation. While many other questions exist, freight management in today’s world is built on the internet, speed, use of data, and staying attractive to drivers. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Some have automated, gateless check-in; some direct the drivers to check in with the shipping office. Case-in-point: my company FourKites will collaborate with 16 other supply chain industry leaders — including BlueYonder, e2open, Oracle, Uber Freight, and JB Hunt, to name a few — as part of the Scheduling Standards Consortium (SSC).

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

Although CMA CGM is best known for being a large container shipping company, it is also the parent of CEVA Logistics. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article on the increasing use of machinery to create made-to-fit boxes for more efficient fulfillment shipping. The machines then label and seal the packages.

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In freight auditing, freight audit advisors work with freight shippers to ensure that all charges are accurate and to prevent wasting money. Shippers can ensure they are getting the best possible rates from their carriers by working with a freight audit consultant. Get better deals on shipping rates.

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