While TMS software has become popular in the last few years, the recent disruptions in the global supply chain, including the pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, geopolitical tensions and natural calamities, have made companies fast-track their supply chain automation process. As supply chain leaders look out for the best solution among the thousand options available,…
Fleet management software, traditionally exclusive to giant enterprises with vast fleets of vehicles, is now a rapidly expanding requirement among businesses of all sizes. Fleet managers can automate and streamline various fleet-related operations precisely and effectively using good fleet management software. A comprehensive fleet management system will allow you to monitor every part of your…
A wrong transportation management system can really hurt your company. If you don’t evaluate if the platform generates expected results, then it could be a huge waste of money and time — and that would not make anyone happy! The right transportation management system can make all the difference. If you’re managing freight spend, customer…
Supply chain professionals face a daunting decision when selecting the right transportation management system (TMS Software) for their organizations. With several entrants joining this space recently, it has become more difficult than ever to decide on an appropriate solution that is also cost-effective and suits your needs well enough before choosing one with these features…
Your logistics expenditures include a sizeable amount of your shipping demurrage charges. To examine and optimize them, you need a tool. Real-time cargo monitoring gives you the necessary information about the whereabouts of your shipments at any moment, helping you to streamline your cargo and save demurrage costs. We already discussed what are demurrage expenses….
Transportation is a significant part of the entire supply chain, and every company strives to reduce its transportation costs to maximise the supply chain ROI. Transportation logistics costs are rising for several reasons today – top reasons including the geo-political tensions caused due to the Russia-Ukraine crisis and capacity shortage caused due to global port…
Shipping as an industry is interconnected like no other! As the Russian invasion of Ukraine extends into its fourth week, its effect on an already stressed shipping industry continues to hammer what is believed to be a long path of recovery. In the last two decades, there has not been a time where the magnitude of the…
With the impact of COVID-19 slowing down supply chains, are US retailers and consumers ready to handle the holiday demand and deliver on their promise to customers this Christmas. Find out how US Retailers must plan to cope with Holiday season’s demands and cater to their customers with globally slowed supply chains. Recap of pandemic…
[Case study] Leading chemical distributor uses real-time visibility to mitigate port congestion Geography: Global | Module: GoTrack Automated Shipment Tracking “ The extent of the congestion crisis has reached unprecedented levels and is costing millions of dollars each day. While there seems no light at the end of the tunnel, live visibility over port delays…
A lot of people can tell you how to keep your supply chain agile during the rest of the year, but what about Christmas? This time of year is often incredibly hectic for supply chains and shipping accordingly. The holiday season brings with it an increased number of shoppers, and retailers are constantly trying to…
The recent Ningbo port congestion piled up more pressure on the already strained global supply chains and affected businesses adversely, especially in the US. This article looks at everything that led to the disruption and how shippers can mitigate the impact of such events in the future. The Ningbo Port in China’s Zhejiang Province was…
The Every Given is sailing again. After being stuck for about six days, the mammoth ship held up about $9 billion in global trade a day and further burdened the already strained supply chains. Owing to the dredgers, tugboats, and rushing king tides, to everyone’s relief, the 20,124-TEU finally refloated after approximately 30,000 cubic meters…
Spiralling freight rates have left businesses worldwide scrambling to stay afloat and weather yet another year full of unknowns. Even now, as we have entered 2021, soaring prices are increasingly piling more pressure on the already stretched global supply chains. To better equip ourselves for future disruptions and safeguard against the present market volatility, we…
The recent shipping container shortage that’s left everything from soybeans to smartphones idling in ports threw global trade into chaos. While shippers were scrambling to keep their goods moving, the import/export imbalance pushed ocean rates to eye-watering levels. So, where have all the containers gone? Many remain stranded in inland depots, and hundreds more are…
Did you know that optimizing your freight management could cut shipping costs by up to 30%? Yet, many companies miss out on these savings by focusing only on individual shipments rather than the entire supply chain. Freight optimization isn’t just about finding the fastest route—it’s about transforming every stage of the process, from sourcing materials…
Whether you are a big company with thousands of shipments per month or run a small business with few shipments occasionally, efficient freight negotiation with shipping companies is crucial to your bottom line. If done right, it is the simplest way to drive cost savings every time you ship. Being in control of how much…
The global logistics and container shipping industry are mammoth, and keeping them in a smooth motion and overcoming obstacles is quite a challenge. While most of the world’s cargo continues to get shipped in containers, container shipments face their own set of problems too. As a shipper, one of the best ways you can minimise…
Shipping analytics software in logistics is of huge importance. The logistics and supply chain industry are among the most dynamic and complex industries involving several bottlenecks, movement of assets, reliance on third parties, etc. Above all, the industry is prone to disruptions and more particularly unforeseen events, making a solid case for why companies are…
To keep your supply chain running smoothly, it’s essential to have visibility and control over your supply chain operations. By having access to real-time data on your operations, automating repetitive tasks, and gaining insights through big data analytics, you can build a flexible and robust supply chain network. It is here that a competent logistics…
Investing in an intelligent freight management software is one of the best ways for shippers to streamline their supply chain operations, reduce freight costs and drive profitability. While adopting a freight logistics software may not have seemed like a necessity when these solutions were new in the market, today, these systems have become a key…
