2020 has come to an end, but the gaps and risks it exposed and the urgency for supply chain resilience it created will continue to drive companies in 2021 and beyond. The pandemic rattled supply chains worldwide while simultaneously emphasising its importance and gave birth to new goals for the years ahead. Today companies across…
In supply chain management, a combination of an efficient workforce, automation of particular workflows, and perfect coordination between various functions is critical to a smooth functioning supply chain. Above all, there is always room for improvement and boosting business. Each time your business witnesses growth, the key is to proactively look for ways to improve…
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…
As a majority of the world’s goods continue to move by sea even today, the role played by shipping lines in global trade cannot be overlooked. Shipping containers move 95% of the worldwide cargo. It is these companies that have kept the international supply chains running for the longest time and have stood the test of…
When it comes to supply chain networks, the bigger the business, the more complex its supply chain management tends to get. Moreover, ever-increasing competition in the market and rising customer expectations have further added to this complexity. While the market may have left organisations with Herculean challenges to overcome, a crucial relief is the emergence…
For decades together, the logistics industry has invited criticism for not being environment friendly and for the lack of willingness to adopt green logistics solutions. However, the last few years have witnessed a wave of startups coming up with innovative, green solutions that are certainly going to pave the way for a more sustainable, eco-friendly…
To tackle unanticipated disruptions head-on and build a resilient supply chain network, you must stay ahead of various advancements in the industry. Today, a spate of state-of-the-art technologies are setting new trends in the supply chain field, and their adoption is bound to accelerate in the years to come. Most of these technological innovations have…
With the complex and volatile global trade environment pushing rates higher and making capacity tighter, have put shippers and their freight procurement teams under tremendous pressure. They need to strike a balance between not skimping on quality when it comes to working with the right suppliers and freight forwarders—and squeezing as much value as possible…
In the modern-day transportation and logistics industry, nothing matters more than driving cost savings and optimising the time spent on each shipment. As customers increasingly demand faster deliveries at reduced rates, you as a shipper must adopt tools that make it possible for you to do well, while keeping your customers happy. Using a Transportation…
In today’s fast-moving digital age, freight procurement stands to gain a great deal from digital procurement transformation – and, the sooner logistics companies begin their journey, the better. Automating your freight procurement from end to end enables an unmatchable performance and drives ROI to a major extent. The latest tools in the digital procurement field…
Recent years have witnessed an increase in the adoption of digital solutions across several industries. The logistics and supply chain industry has been no exception. Especially in the field of freight procurement, it has been proven beyond doubt that the scope for improvement is vast. For any freight purchasing manager, the primary goal is to…
To run your business successfully and ensure smooth functioning of your supply chain, you must get your freight sourcing and procurement right. Unfortunately, with the present global trade environment, ensuring efficiency while sourcing freight can be tricky. However, a strong team that understands your business, is well-informed and makes informed decisions can go a long…
Today, freight procurement is more than just about the price. It is one of the most crucial parts of the supply chain and has the potential to enable high-performance levels and drive ROI to a major extent. The ongoing year has been a year of disruption and transformation for the freight procurement industry owing to…
As we get close to the end of 2020 and global supply chains slowly begin to recover from the covid setback, now is the time to pause, look back and review the lessons learnt through the pandemic while chalking out new strategies for the year ahead. Besides, it’s time we note that in a year…
In a world with an economy that’s increasingly becoming real-time, where transactions are driven by digital automation technology, speed, time and accuracy is all that matters. It is this ‘real-time’ nature of the economy that has led to the evolution of the transportation and logistics industry. Transportation today is no more restricted to being a…
The last few years have marked the beginning of a digital transformation of several industries and the otherwise static freight procurement world has been no exception. If there is one thing that the emergence of digital technologies has proved beyond doubt then it’s that the procurement or supply chain industry lends itself very well to…
Logisticians across the globe have been relentlessly working through the pandemic to keep the world’s goods moving. The global logistics industry has rapidly evolved and risen with great willingness in the last few months to overcome the challenges posed by the COVID-19 outbreak. The changes that have been triggered since the beginning of the pandemic…
Tired of wrestling with freight quotes and chasing down the best deals? Imagine a world where AI negotiates for you, specialized software tackles specific challenges, and the cloud keeps everything accessible. AI is reshaping supply chain innovation, management, and optimization of freight operations. This is the reality of modern freight procurement software! We’ve explored the…
