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Why the Future of Freight Is Multimodal

Supply Chain Brain

To keep operations and supply chains stable amid the volatility of today’s global trade dynamics, companies need a freight strategy that can flex under pressure. It’s generally lower cost than PTL or full truckload, but comes with longer dwell times and less predictability in delivery windows. Regular LTL.

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The Future of Trucking: Change, Wins and Best Practices

Supply Chain Brain

At Optimal Dynamics’ recent Transportation Leadership Strategy Session, 25 industry peers gathered to exchange perspectives on how we’re all adapting to these pressures. And that makes sense: Every business has its own mix of customer demands, network strategies and operational goals.

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UltraShipTMS Integrates MacroPoint for Superior Shipment Visibility

Supply Chain Collaborator

As a transportation logistics solution platform, UltraShipTMS already provided robust functionality for ensuring supply chain visibility to its high volume shipping clients using EDI data transmission, online portals, email and other methods. Better scheduling also supports improved customer service.