Live demo preview: Data just Zuum’s through the network

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Software integration is key to most successful shipper and broker relationships. However the gaps in the integration of two separate companies’ software are quite large. Full integration for a shipper’s entire order processing system flowing through all the way to the carrier’s bill of lading is rare if not impossible to attain. Constant workarounds and manual processes to allow automated processes to work hinder improvements and efficient work processes. 

A major attraction of FreightWaves’ The...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/live-demo-preview-data-just-zuums-through-the-network

COMAU announces a new CEO to strengthen the compan’s future

Pietro Gorlier
  • Pietro Gorlier joins Comau as CEO as of April 1st, 2022
  • Alessandro Nasi continues his role as Chairman

Grugliasco (Turin), April 2, 2022 – Comau announces the appointment of Pietro Gorlier as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2022. Joining Comau with a wealth of experience in the automotive industry and a strong background in the service sector, Mr. Gorlier will strengthen the advancement and execution of the company’s strategic business objectives. In this capacity, he...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/02/comau-announces-a-new-ceo-to-strengthen-the-compans-future/

The future is now: Applying advanced technologies to freight rail operations

Like all other transport modes, the freight rail industry has been seeking to develop advanced technologies not only to lower carbon emissions but also to further its market share. Explorations into deploying locomotives powered by batteries or hydrogen, as well as initiatives aimed at data sharing and improving network flows and supply chain visibility through improved data analysis, are just some of the actions currently underway by the freight rail industry. 

Much attention has been given to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-future-is-now-applying-advanced-technologies-to-freight-rail-operations

Berkshire Grey, Swisslog combine forces on fulfillment automation

Berkshire Grey and Swisslog announced a global partnership on Tuesday that will see the two robotic companies work collaboratively to accelerate deployment of warehouse automation technologies.

The alliance will focus initially on the U.S. market and target grocery, e-grocery, e-commerce and retail customers. The AI-powered automation solutions will assist with real-time order fulfillment. Swisslog will become part of Berkshire Grey’s Partner Alliance program as a strategic Systems Integration...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/berkshire-grey-swisslog-combine-forces-on-fulfillment-automation

Moves like Jaggaer: The forefront of automatic replenishment

Jaggaer is at the forefront of the autonomous commerce revolution

Moving product from supplier to buyer is one of the biggest challenges brands face amid supply chain disruptions that have driven a wedge in the procurement process. But nobody moves quite like Jaggaer.

Headquartered within the Research Triangle in North Carolina, Jaggaer is a software platform that automates procurement for major clients like Siemens, JLL, AstraZeneca and even the government of Dubai. The company’s flagship solution, Jaggaer One, is a part of what CEO Jim Bureau has dubbed the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/moves-like-jaggaer-the-forefront-of-automatic-replenishment

GSCW chat: Is FreightTech necessary for CPG companies?

Experts chat about the role of automation and FreightTech in consumer packaged goods companies.

This fireside chat recap is from Day 3 of FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: FreightTech is a must for consumer packaged goods companies to thrive.

DETAILS: FreightWaves’ Travis Rhyan and Bart De Muynck detail the challenges CPG companies face with labor shortages, manufacturing and e-commerce and how FreightTech investment should be viewed as a cost of doing business.

SPEAKER: De Muynck is the vice president of supply chain research at Gartner.

BIO: De Muynck conducts...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gscw-chat-is-freighttech-necessary-for-cpg-companies

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