Customers put squeeze on maker of compressors to localize manufacturing

T/CCI workers inspect an air compressor

Dennis Flaherty ticks off the supply chain issues and the challenges to localize manufacturing faced by T/CCI, the $150 million maker of heavy-duty compressors and clutches for the mobile air-conditioning and refrigeration industries. He nearly runs out of fingers.

Even before pandemic lockdowns crimped production in Ningbo, China, T/CCI had to decide how to handle the costs associated with 25% tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump on imported Chinese-made goods, Before that was a long...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/customers-put-squeeze-on-maker-of-compressors-to-localize-manufacturing

Live demo preview: Meeting consumer demand with Blue Yonder

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A major attraction of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain live event in Northwest Arkansas on May 9-10 will be the seven-minute live demos. Here’s a preview of one of those demos:

One thing all supply chains have learned the past two years is that customer demand can swing and change at a moment’s notice. When that happens, shippers have to be prepared to accommodate those changes and pivot their operations to keep up with consumer demand. 

Just as quickly as consumer demand turns on, it can...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/live-demo-preview-meeting-consumer-demand-with-blue-yonder

Live demo preview: Direct-to-consumer X Delivery

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A major attraction of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain live event in Northwest Arkansas on May 9-10 will be the seven-minute live demos. Here’s a preview of one of those demos.

E-commerce has been one of the biggest things to come out of the pandemic-era supply chains. Now more than ever, companies that focus on direct-to-consumer brands are hitting logjams when it comes to scaling, data tracking and operations.

Processing hundreds of small parcel loads to carriers throughout the country...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/live-demo-preview-direct-to-consumer-x-delivery

Live demo preview: Moving containers without leaving your seat — QuickLoadz

In an industry that is constantly striving for the solution to all supply chain problems, it stands to reason that the best solution is right around the corner. But is it? Software companies abound that claim to offer the answer to supply chain woes. If only there were a place to put a multitude of software to the test live to see if it fits the bill.

As it turns out, there is. A major attraction of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain live event in Northwest Arkansas on May 9-10 will be the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/live-demo-preview-moving-containers-without-leaving-your-seat-quickloadz

Live demo preview: Revenova eases your TMS woes

In an industry that is constantly striving to have the solution to all supply chain problems, it stands to reason that the best solution is right around the corner, but is it actually? Software companies abound that claim to offer the solution to all supply chain woes. If only there was a place where a multitude of software was demonstrated live to put to the test if it fits the bill. 

A major attraction of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain live event in Northwest Arkansas on May 9-10...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/live-demo-preview-revenova-eases-your-tms-woes

Live demo preview: Not just another factoring company — HaulPay

Northwest Arkansas has beautiful scenery, unlimited gorgeous sunset views and a one-stop shop for all of your software needs. Not only is there a plethora of networking opportunities, there are vendors there ready to help with any issues a business is facing. 

A major attraction of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain live event in Northwest Arkansas on May 9-10 will be the seven-minute live demos. Here’s a preview of one of those demos.

The biggest advantage a shipper, broker, 3PL or anyone...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/live-demo-preview-not-just-another-factoring-company-haulpay

Live demo preview: Stakeholders have more than just a voice with Turvo

A major attraction of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain live event in Northwest Arkansas on May 9-10 will be the 7-minute live demos. Here’s a preview of one of those demos.

“There has been a breakdown in communication.” It’s a phrase uttered daily throughout the supply chain world. One team might each use a different system for a load going through an organization. No one knows what their cohorts in the organization are doing. The supply chain world struggles with collaboration and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/live-demo-preview-stakeholders-have-more-than-just-a-voice-with-turvo

Cracking the supply chain data code

The government typically is not the preferred place for creative ways to improve how private businesses operate, but Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel may be changing that as he leads an effort to make freight supply chains work much better.

Bentzel has held weekly meetings over the last four months as part of the FMC’s Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) aimed at finding consensus among various industry players on data transparency to improve cargo flow.

Importers, exporters,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cracking-the-supply-chain-data-code

Live demo preview: Drivewyze Safety+ helps fleets grow safely with technology

Drivewyze, a leader in connected truck services and operator of the largest public-private weigh station bypass network in North America

A major attraction of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain live event in Northwest Arkansas on May 9-10 will be the seven-minute live demos. Here’s a preview of one of those demos.

Drivewyze, a leader in connected truck services and operator of the largest public-private weigh station bypass network in North America, is showcasing its Safety+ safety suite during its live demonstration. 

Drivewyze Safety+ prevents incidents and citations while minimizing the coaching burden on fleet...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/live-demo-preview-drivewyze-safety-helps-fleets-grow-safely-with-technology

Live demo preview: Empowering brokers with C4

Everyone wants to have the best rates; it’s one of the main competitive advantages businesses can have in any given market. Being informed about the current market and knowing what rates are being paid after all is said and done is crucial. It’s difficult, though, to get legitimate and reliable data about payments. 

A major attraction of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain live event in Northwest Arkansas on May 9-10 will be the seven-minute live demos. Here’s a preview of one of those...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/live-demo-preview-empowering-brokers-with-c4

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