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Why the Future of Freight Is Multimodal

Supply Chain Brain

However, the real nuance comes into play when looking at a single mode of transport, particularly road freight. It’s a good option for shipments that are too large for regular LTL but don’t justify the expense of a full or partial truckload. This is typically the most cost-effective road option for small to medium-sized shipments.

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The Future of Trucking: Change, Wins and Best Practices

Supply Chain Brain

Attendees explored emerging market trends and how organizations are responding in real time, strategic investments in automation and artificial intelligence, best practices in change management, and the key performance indicators that matter most for long-term sustainability. Another common roadblock is disconnected data.

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TMS Delivers on NASSTRAC’s Five Common Sense Suggestions for Shippers

Supply Chain Collaborator

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.

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Global Supply Chain Management: Best Practices and Trends

HICX

This has led to organizations investing capital in and spending time on optimizing supply chains to cut lead times, improve supplier performance and increase business profitability. These tools can provide real-time insights across the supply chain while predicting future trends, ensuring organizations can remain proactive.

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Why It’s Time to Adopt a Yard Management System Now

FourKites

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.