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…
As a business, you should carefully evaluate and select the optimal mode of shipment for your needs. This decision will help determine if there are any potential savings or extra revenue opportunities by exploring different carriers with TMS software that can analyze costs based on specific criteria such as distance traveled versus price paid per…
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…
Choosing the right shipping line is one of the most integral and crucial aspects of a supply chain manager’s job. If made correctly, it is one of those decisions that could impact the business positively. If not, the consequences will have a lasting impact. So should you choose a shipping line based on its popularity…
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….
Do you know the average detention charges can reach up to $50-$100 per container per day and accrue up to 20 times the container’s value? But what are these detention charges? When a ship is unloaded, free days are given to the consignee to unload the goods and return the container to the shipping company. If undertaking…
Global supply chains are still recovering from the last two years of pandemic-related setbacks and the recent strains caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Given the circumstances, the latest announcement of nationwide lockdowns in China has forced supply chains to prepare for yet another turmoil in the coming months. Millions of people are in lockdown…
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has quickly developed into a humanitarian crisis. While disruptions in business cannot compare to human tragedy, the impact of the conflict is causing a domino effect in more aspects than one. The crisis is plaguing global trade by triggering an extensive supply chain disruption. In an increasingly globalised and interconnected supply…
At a time when major shipping lines have already seized their operations into Ukraine, which has led to an impact in the western Mediterranean and the Black Sea; the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis has now prompted the world’s three biggest container lines — Swiss-headquartered MSC, Denmark’s Maersk, and France’s CMA CGM to announce a temporary suspension…
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has set a worldwide ripple effect in motion. Fluctuating currencies, swinging stocks, soaring energy prices – the ordeal seems long. The global supply chain crisis against which industries have been fighting hard for the last couple of years is now plagued with a fresh set of challenges. The Russia Ukraine…
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…
What if you could bring down your average response time to supply chain disruptions from months or days to mere minutes, say up to 90% faster than before, wouldn’t you be embracing that possibility immediately? And what if you already have half the solution in hand and only need to work on getting the other…
Polymers International improves customer service by automating shipment tracking Geography: Global | Module: GoTrack Automated Shipment Tracking “ With GoComet’s platform, we’re all accessing the same information flow to get live updates on our shipments. We no longer have to waste time relying on internal emails, meetings, shipping lines’ websites, etc., for updates on cargo…
As per a study conducted by Gartner, more than 50% of organizations have not yet actively started to build a roadmap for supply chain digital transformation. If you are in this category and are still contemplating how to choose a multi-modal logistics platform that works best for your company, let us give you a simple…
Last week, the United States House of Representatives signed off on the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 by a convincing 364-60 vote. Since then, the bill has become a talking point for supply chain stakeholders across the globe. It is a pivotal piece of legislation that will significantly impact the ocean shipping industry….
[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…
Major strides were made by global representatives to accelerate the fight against greenhouse gas emissions, in the recent U.N. climate summit that was held in Glasgow. What significant impact could these pledges have on making the shipping industry sustainable? What is COP26 and why is it important? COP stands for “Conference of the parties” is…
The billion-dollar trucking industry is undeniably a vital part of America’s economy. Every good consumed by Americans, from clothes to food and everything in between, gets transported on trucks at some point- as such it accounts for 72% (or 11 billion tons) of all freight moved across the United States each year! Lately, the industry…
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…
