Supply Chain Collaborator
MAY 26, 2015
With economic growth increasing demand for trucking capacity and an aging population of drivers not being replaced by the younger generation disinterested in trucking as a career option, something is going to have to give. The domestic shipping industry sits at a crossroads. Here are three ways Ultra experts recommend.
FourKites
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Here at FourKites, we’ve been keeping a close eye on what our data tells us about both the availability of goods, and the demand patterns consumers are displaying. Despite these increases, we’ve seen a decline in dwell time of 43% both in the US and around the world. Focus on the Forecast.
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Supply Chain Collaborator
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Reduced exposure to the spot market – especially when spot rates spike during times of extreme demand. Robust optimization capabilities enabling quick adaptation to changes in routes, carriers and shipment sequences, helping keep delivery times low.
Supply Chain Collaborator
APRIL 8, 2015
TMS software is proven to help reduce costs by improving lead times and pickup delivery scheduling. Decreasing dwell times, missed delivery times and other assessorial fees levied against inefficient shippers is just one example. They also eliminate product lost to theft, damage claims and misplacement on the yard.
FourKites
DECEMBER 30, 2020
Additionally, knowledge of what a trailer contains makes it easier to quickly access those specific goods in case of a spike in demand (toilet paper, anyone?). Misplaced product in a trailer can cost corporations more than $30,000, even north of $100,000, depending on the value of the inventory within the trailer. Carrier behavior metrics.
HICX
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Digital Transformation in Supply Chain Management Organizations looking to build and maintain a robust global supply chain geared up to navigate the market demands must focus on effective supplier management through digital transformation. Global collaboration As supply chains become globalized, so do organizations.
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Develop an understanding of SEO’s Role Transportation and logistics demand constant marketing and targeted message delivery to the clients. This translates into higher dwell times and lower bounce rates for better SEO rankings. Using website addresses that describe concerns using logistics keywords drives traffic.
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