Carrier Networks

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%.

Increasing customer demands, unprecedented cargo logjams, workforce shortages, carrier capacity constraints, and the lasting effects of the pandemic have made supply chains more volatile than ever.

Capacity crunch is affecting all aspects of the shipping and transportation sectors, causing on-time performance to degrade.

The circumstances over the last year surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic created a sizable shift in the global shipping market, leading shippers to rethink their supply chains.

With any technology decision, such as a TMS, there will be supporters and critics; here are answers to a few common objections you may hear to put stakeholders’ minds at ease.

Like the supply chain itself, applications are constantly changing; are yesterday’s applications preventing your organization from reaching its full potential?

The full truckload (TL) transportation market’s dynamics in the US and non-binding freight contracts enable shippers and carriers to behave opportunistically when buying and selling TL capacity.

Working with potential carriers and crafting an RFP to negotiate the best price is a critical process all shippers face and is easily overlooked, but you can improve this process to have a positive impact on your carrier network.

As shippers’ needs evolve, it’s important they get the tech they need to operate effectively, but overspending on unnecessary tech can cause other problems.

This white paper is a must-read for those shippers looking to navigate the volatile freight market utilizing improved carrier management practices.

Is it possible for everyone to win when you’re trying to control your transportation costs?

On a scale of 1-10, how important is partnering with a quality carrier to your supply chain? What factors are the most important to you and your shipping department? How much does a satisfied customer cost?

Today, Faes Group cites shipping operations as a key ingredient to their successful omnichannel distribution strategy.

The advent of blockchain technology can - and almost certainly will - propel freight logistics into the technological forefront, transforming an industry badly in need of change.

With numerous key patents approved and pending, the LaneAxis software platform is in perfect position to serve as the connective tissue for the application of blockchain technology to the trucking and transportation industry.