Download Digest 2022 has started with a resurgence in TMS technology deployment. Shippers of all sizes are evaluating and testing the market to identify if a new TMS platform can fill the gaps in their current state, and if the ROI is enough to make a change. The resurgence has two primary decision channels, securing […]
Download Digest As LTL rate negotiations ramp up this spring, one very important accessorial to identify is the fuel surcharge (FSC). The fuel surcharge for many LTL carriers falls under the general rules if the carrier’s tariff. As a result, the fuel surcharge may be updated by the carrier with proper notification. Often a General […]
Download Digest There are two competing forces when we look at rate simplification for e-commerce. The first is rate retrieval itself. Depending on your e-commerce process and the technology deployed, some parcel carriers may not be a fit for your operation due to technology adaptation within the carrier rating. Parcel rating capability is defined by […]
Download Digest What some may call, “getting close to turning the corner,” shippers are reviewing priorities and, as a result, technology is at the forefront of 2022 objectives. In the case of supply chains, visibility reigns as the number one reason for implementation of a transportation management system, followed closely by the need to automate […]
Download Digest Projections are that the Transportation Management System (TMS) space will be a 2.3 billion dollar business by 2023. Today, there are no roadblocks for shippers to utilize a TMS and move away from manual processes. Traditionally, the leading roadblocks to implementation of a TMS centeredon cost and support. To overcome these roadblocks, TMS […]
Download Digest The latest report from Statista reflects that inflation is now above 5%, a rate not seen since 1990. Companies have caught up with rising raw material and component costs, and have implemented price increases on their products. Resilience is now being echoed throughout boardrooms and leadership meetings as companies work to mitigate what […]
Download Digest Four current and upcoming challenges to be met this year Order Cancellations There is a big risk for manufacturers as order cancellations loom large presenting a potential challenge in the near future. Consumerism built on 1-2 day delivery cycles is struggling as consumers look at big-ticket items with timelines pushed 2 to 4 […]
Download Digest Green Hydrogen: Collaboration and investment are leading to high interest in what is now termed, “Green Hydrogen.” Green hydrogen is hydrogen fuel that is created using renewable energy instead of fossil fuels. Industry groups see green hydrogen playing a vital role in eliminating carbon from the energy system. For supply chains, one leader […]
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