Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 27, 2016

The MacroPoint solution, already in popular use among more than half a million carrier organizations, uses drivers’ cell phones to automate shipment status updates, in transit check calls and other critical logistics notifications. As a result, shipping via these carriers meant less visibility to shipments in transit.

Real-time Visibility 60

Real-time Visibility Dwell Time Supply Chain Visibility supply chain software solutions 60

Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 22, 2018

TRILLION on Shipping Costs in 2017” blares the headline from the Wall Street Journal Logistics Report article. Using TMS and route optimizers to plan more efficient shipments , a shipper can significantly reduce lead times and shrink dwell times. Consistently Providing Timely Scheduling of Pickups/Deliveries.

Dwell Time 106

Dwell Time Real-time Visibility Route optimization Supply Chain Optimization 106

Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 14, 2019

In a competitive business climate organizations need to make the right decisions the first time. TMS scheduling helps minimize dwell times and optimizes driver Hours of Service which makes a shipper a more attractive partner to busy carriers. Step 1 – Establish coherent, data-driven plans.

supply chain software solutions 95

supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain Dwell Time 95

Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 8, 2018

Although not as dramatic a spectacle, many shippers are wasting similar sums of cash across the nation’s freeways each year by operating with weak and inefficient controls over transportation logistics. Inefficient Optimization of Routes | Empty miles, inefficient multi-stop route planning, poor visibility into last-minute changes to orders.

Real-time Visibility 73

Real-time Visibility Dwell Time Logistics Inventory 73

FourKites

DECEMBER 30, 2020

In my time at FourKites, I’ve assisted in many yard management system (YMS) implementations and asked customers why they decided to adopt a yard management system. Fortunately, with Dynamic Yard , they’re able to see real results in both of those areas immediately post-implementation. And yet, only 21% of companies have adopted a YMS.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Management Inventory Dwell Time 52

Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 3, 2018

Here are some ways food shippers can harness the value of logistics IT solutions to protect their margins. . Advanced Scheduling – ensuring more exact pickup/delivery times, reducing dwell times, optimizing Hours of Service, increasing DC throughput and providing visibility into dock door utilization.

Dwell Time 87

Dwell Time Real-time Visibility Competitive bidding Bidding 87