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Transportation Management Top Stories

The Two Most Important Factors in Last-Mile Delivery
A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,
Most Companies Unprepared For Supply Chain Emergency
Supply chain emergencies are a big problem for most companies, as a new study reveals 83% can't respond within 48 hours.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Impact on Freight Navigating
Nearly a month after the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Dean Croke of DAT Freight & Analytics examines the current state of freight navigating.
Amazon Logistics’ Growth Shakes Up Shipping Industry in 2023
The 2023 U.S. Parcel Shipping Index is out, and it shows Amazon leading the pack in a changing industry landscape.

Transportation Management Resources

SMC3 Mercury Gate Case Study - Improving Workflows and Enhancing Efficiency with LTL APIs
In this case study MercuryGate needed a way to automate workflows. It turned to smc3 for help.
Scope 3 Emissions from Freight Transportation
Today freight transportation contributes approximately 8% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to the International Transport Forum demand...


Transportation Management News

Blue Yonder is a Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ TMS Leader
Thanks to our TMS customers, for the 12th time 1 in a row, Blue Yonder is named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report.

Uber Freight Unveils Next-Gen Product Roadmap
Uber Freight has unveiled its next-generation product roadmap as it shifts to customer-focused supply chain technology offerings.

Transportation Management for a Transformed World
The transportation industry has been undergoing a shift towards omni-channel even before the remarkable transformation that commenced in 2020.

Transform and Optimize End-to-End Transportation Operations
Innovative, scalable and optimized end-to-end Transportation Management solutions can help organizations deliver critical goods and services to customers.

Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz, and Unishippers band together to establish the WWEX Group
A trio of well-known logistics services providers—Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz, and Unishippers—announced they are collaborating on what they called a new corporate identity entitled WWEX Group, that will ensure customers have access to whatever part of the market they need.

2023 Reuters State of Supply Chain Execution Report
Supply Chain Optimization is the table stake that today's manufacturing, retail and logistic provider leaders rely on to improve service, tackle risk and drive sustainability. Discover customer perspectives and best practices to optimize your omni-channel experience, drive sustainability in your supply chain network and tackle risk through technology in this 2023 report.

Growing Logistics Results at Bayer Crop Science
In this case study with Blue Yonder’s help, Bayer is implementing a single logistics platform with shared data, metrics, workflows and best practices across more than 350 locations, supporting the company’s goal for global standardization. While the implementation is ongoing, Bayer Crop Science has already achieved impressive results.

Building a Platform for Transportation Optimization at Anheuser-Busch
In this case study we examine how Blue Yonder’s transportation management platform helps Anheuser Busch plan in real time across this complex network, supporting always-on, proactive, data-driven transportation management.

Mitr Phol Sugar Achieves Sweet Savings of 5% on Its Logistics Spend
In this case study Blue Yonder’s transportation management solution supports an on-time delivery rate of up to 90%, while also reducing the annual logistics spend by 5%.

A Sparkling Partnership Leads to a $30 Million Inventory Reduction
Discover how Blue Yonder helped the world’s largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of home carbonation systems save millions in inventory, decrease order fulfillment time and achieve full ROI in just six months.

No Surcharge for Holiday Packages, USPS says
With an eye on the 2023 peak shipping season, the United States Postal Service (USPS) said it would not implement any additional surcharges on holiday shipping.

Shippers Focus on Yield Management as Rates Continue to Rise
With FedEx and UPS raising their rates, savvy shippers can still find rate value for 2024, but time may be running out.

Amazon Bets on Itself with New End-to-End Supply Chain Service
Amazon is opening up its supply chain capabilities to other companies, even offering to pick up merchandise at facilities.

DAT’s Caplice Reviews Spot Market Strategy for 2024 Budget Planning
In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Dr. Chris Caplice, Chief Scientist at DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America and DAT iQ, the industry’s most trusted source of market analysis and truckload pricing data.

FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index Drops in June
FTR’s June Shippers Conditions Index has taken a step back, dropping in June from May’s 8.6 reading, although it still remains strongly positive for shippers.

5 Actions Supply Chain Managers Can Take to Support Disaster Relief Efforts
When it comes to disaster relief, supply chains are critical. Here’s what to know about working with relief organizations.

Trucking Conditions Index Hits Lowest Point Since November 2022
Conditions for truckers continue to deteriorate, giving shippers the upper hand in rate negotiations.

How to Become a Shipper of Choice During Peak 2023
In spite of decreased customer demand as a result of increased cost of living, carriers remain determined to stick to their timetable to satisfy their customers' needs.

How To Become a Shipper of Choice for Carriers
The economy is facing supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, sky-high inflation and fuel prices, and a declining volume of freight and packages for carriers. As these issues persist, the leverage pendulum is swinging toward shippers. But this doesn’t mean that shippers and carriers no longer have a codependent relationship.

ODFL, Estes Express Battling for Yellow Corp.’s Assets
The battle for the remaining assets of Yellow Corp. is heading up as Old Dominion and Estes engage in a battle for terminals.


Featured Companies

PLS Logistics Services
For over two decades, PLS Logistics Services has been a leading provider of logistics management services. Based outside of Pittsburgh, PA, PLS ships over one million loads annually utilizing a proprietary web-based transportation management platform, PLS PRO SM. The PLS…
Brown Integrated Logistics
Brown Integrated Logistics provides world-class services and solutions including third-party logistics, brokerage, warehousing, fleet maintenance, and dedicated trucking.
project44
project44 is a forward-thinking technology company that provides standardized, secure web service API integrations that allow shippers and 3PLs to connect to carriers in real-time – eliminating the use of EDI and instantly creating a better experience for customers. project44 is…
AAA Cooper Transportation
AAA Cooper Transportation s a privately held asset based multi-regional trucking company providing less-than-truckload, truck load, dedicated contract carriage, brokerage, fleet maintenance, and international service. With directly operated facilities in the Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, and Puerto Rico along with partner…
SOTI
SOTI is a proven leader at creating innovative solutions that reduce the cost and complexity of business-critical mobility and the IoT. Thousands of companies around the world depend on us to secure, manage and support their mobile operations.
Phoenix Logistics
Most logistic competitors work to win 3PL contracts, then attempt to secure the real estate to support it. As an affiliate of industrial real estate firm Phoenix Investors, Phoenix Logistics quickly secures real estate solutions across its expansive portfolio or…
CRST International
CRST International, Inc. is one of the largest privately-held transportation companies in the United States. Through its five operating companies, CRST provides a broad array of transportation solutions, including expedited van, flatbed, dedicated services, brokerage, transportation management, high value product…
RocketSpace
Since 2011, the company has been helping tech entrepreneurs, startups and corporate professionals bring the future to market. The company offers services to its members including programming, consulting, events, and office-as-a-service, which together create the perfect ecosystem and community for innovation…
Jagged Peak
Jagged Peak, a subsidiary of Singapore Post Limited, is a leading eCommerce solutions provider with software and services that enhance the scalability and profitability of omnichannel businesses. Its full-featured eCommerce Platform (ECP) and robust Order Management System (OMS) can be…
Conexus Indiana
Conexus Indiana is the state’s advanced manufacturing and logistics initiative, dedicated to making Indiana a global leader. Conexus is focused on strategic priorities like workforce development, creating new industry partnerships and promoting Indiana’s advantages in manufacturing and logistics.
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