Benchmarking your Freight Rates for Maximum Supply Chain Efficiency
Why are shippers interested in benchmarking and why are we hearing more about it lately? Benchmarking helps ensure they are getting the most out of their supply chain and also provides a platform for...
View ArticleSimmons Foods’ Approach to Transportation Spend
On April 4th, Kyle Masters – the senior manager of transportation procurement at Simmons Foods, participated in a webinar hosted by Emerge. The webinar focused on Simmons Food’s approach to...
View ArticleFrom Real-Time Visibility to Real-Time Decisions: Data’s Value Is Propagating...
I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. And progress comes in...
View ArticleTop Transportation Management System (TMS) Providers
A transportation management system (TMS) helps companies move freight from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively. The primary reason companies buy a TMS is for freight...
View ArticleBuilding a TMS Business Case: 7 “Must Haves”
How to Persuade Top Brass that Now Is the Time to Invest in a Modern Transportation Management System In simplest terms, a transportation management system (TMS) is an integrated transportation...
View ArticleBlue Diamond Invests in SAP to Improve their Supply Chain
Blue Diamond Growers Facility in Turlock, California COVID wreaked havoc with Blue Diamond Grower’s supply chain. Blue Diamond is the largest almond processor and marketer in the world. To fix their...
View ArticleExecutive Interview with Michael Hane, Director of Industry Strategy at...
Sitting Down with Mike Hane, Lead of Industry at Descartes to Discuss the 8th Annual TMS Benchmark Survey Mike Hane has over three decades of experience spanning transportation-based projects,...
View ArticleThe Economics of Space Freight: Reducing Costs, Addressing Challenges, and...
Space freight is becoming more accessible, offering a new dimension for logistics operations. Companies such as Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, Rocket Lab and others are lowering launch...
View ArticleAutonomous Drones vs. Autonomous Vehicles: Analyzing Logistics Applications...
As automation continues to evolve in logistics, two technologies are becoming central to modern delivery methods: autonomous drones and autonomous vehicles. Both are advancing through operational...
View ArticleModern TMS Solutions: Driving Sustainability in Supply Chain Operations
Sustainability is high on the list of favorite corporate buzzwords. However, as carbon taxes and emissions reporting requirements continue increasing, supply chain professionals face mounting pressures...
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