Fragmentation of logistics tools leads to higher costs, system bottlenecks

With the sheer volume of logistics software tools on the market today, many shippers and carriers are finding it difficult to integrate and share data between incompatible platforms.

Thomas Kowalski, operations manager at CtrlChain, sat down with FreightWaves’ Timothy Dooner to discuss the inherent costs and problems that come with fragmented logistics platforms.

“The market is so fragmented right now that many companies use multiple tools on a day-to-day basis,” Kowalski said. “I can’t tell you...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fragmentation-of-logistics-tools-leads-to-higher-costs-system-bottlenecks

Building trust in an automated freight industry

With the prevalence of new software and other technology in the freight industry, it can be difficult for both shippers and carriers to determine their best purchases and contracts on the digital landscape. Especially with the increasing danger and sophistication of scams and bad actors in the digital space, the human element remains a vital part of business.

Nicole Slavin, sales manager at CtrlChain, sat down with FreightWaves’ Timothy Dooner to discuss the keys to building and maintaining...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/building-trust-in-an-automated-freight-industry

CtrlChain is optimizing supply chains from Amsterdam to Chicago

In today’s global supply chain landscape, a lack of collaboration and digital integration among logistics players, especially smaller companies, has emerged as a significant roadblock to optimizing capacity utilization and operational resilience. 

This issue, compounded by the complexity of coordinating workflows across borders and cultures, has hindered the industry’s ability to address persistent capacity constraints and mitigate costly disruptions effectively.

In a recent interview on WHAT THE...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ctrlchain-is-optimizing-supply-chains-from-amsterdam-to-chicago

CtrlChain taking charge of logistics through smarter tech

Giovanni Gubbels, founder and CEO of logistics service provider CtrlChain, discusses the company’s recent rebranding from ChainCargo and what the new name represents.

ChainCargo started five years ago with the goal of reducing waste and inefficiencies in logistics management and supply chains through an automated logistics ecosystem. Recognizing the importance of data in achieving these goals, Gubbels steered the company to focus more on providing accurate, consistent data to customers to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ctrlchain-taking-charge-of-logistics-through-smarter-tech