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…
After a wild year that 2020 was, the arrival of the covid-19 vaccine, at last, got along a great deal of relief for everyone. However, the already-stretched supply chains are now up for a more significant challenge- to execute an unprecedented worldwide distribution of the vaccine. What we are witnessing today is the post-pandemic phase…
Getting competitive prices each time you ship your freight is critical to your bottom line. While traditionally you might be relying on your internal freight rate history to determine the best lanes and rates for your freight shipments, today there’s a better way. It is here that freight benchmarking or freight rate index tools step…
Freight audits and payments may not be the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of ways to reduce freight costs. The cost of manually reconciling freight invoices is one expense that remains hidden and silently affects your bottom line. Industry studies estimate that manual invoice processing costs around $5 to $12…
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…
As a shipper, one of the best ways to minimise risks and unpleasant surprises when shipping your goods is to keep a close track of your shipment’s movement. Undoubtedly, the key to running a smooth supply chain is to have real-time and end-to-end visibility over the location of your cargo. Earlier, logistics managers had to…
For companies with an import-export-oriented business, reducing transportation costs has always been a critical priority. While traditionally cutting down on transportation costs was quite a challenge, various technological advancements have made it possible to manage transportation costs better and drive savings. Today, there is a wide range of ways in which you can optimize transportation…
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…
The key goals of every supply chain professional are to optimize operational efficiency and reduce logistics costs. Mismanagement in logistics can often result in excessive expenditures, delivery delays, missed deadlines, and damaged goods. Needless to say, if you want your company to stay financially viable and drive profitability, you must prioritize efficient planning and strategize…
One of the best ways to ensure that your business keeps growing is to work towards improving your customer service. Be it shipping and logistics or some other industry; good customer service is critical to the growth of your business. When offering a logistics solution, both the parties involved must benefit from the deal. The…
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…
The startup ecosystem has set in motion several exciting trends in the supply chain and procurement space in the last few years. All thanks to the innovative solutions these companies are offering, business models in the industry are undergoing a smart transformation. A wide range of new themes are increasingly emerging in the market today,…
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…
