logistics technology

It’s time to embrace chaos in the supply chain

When I first launched FreightWaves, I would get asked if I could build a media and data business solely dedicated to supply chain and logistics. To many this seemed like a boring and niche topic that few would ever care about. I would point out that logistics is 12% of global GDP, and 40% of the global economy is tied to logistics-dependent industries, with billions of jobs relying upon a functioning supply chain. 

Supply chains are under constant stress. A winter storm, hurricane, labor strike...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/its-time-to-embrace-chaos-in-the-supply-chain

FreightWaves LIVE demos: Innovative logistics solutions

These FreightTech demo recaps are from Day 1 of FreightWaves LIVE @HOME.

Hubtek

Hubtek’s TABi Connect is an automation and digital assistant platform for the logistics industry. TABi Connect automates rate quoting, TMS order entries and carrier sourcing.  

By freeing up certain tasks, TABi Connect can help increase efficiency and drive productivity and profitability.

Check out the demo to learn how TABi Connect can help your company.

ZUUM Transportation

ZUUM Transportation’s Logistics Super Platform...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-live-demos-innovative-logistics-solutions

Managing customers’ supply chains in a digital world

Truckings payroll tax concerns

New technological offerings that promise to solve a myriad of supply chain woes hit the market almost daily. An influx of options — combined with a pandemic-fueled push to become more tech-savvy — has made it more difficult than ever for companies to know which solutions are worth adopting. Additionally, rapid adoption can make it more challenging for companies to ensure they are taking advantage of each tool’s full potential.

In the midst of an unprecedented economic resurgence and resulting...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/managing-customers-supply-chains-in-a-digital-world

Wingcopter launches triple-drop delivery drone

Wingcopter, a Germany-based developer and manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems, has introduced the Wingcopter 198, a first-of-its-kind, all-electric, vertical-takeoff-and-landing, fixed-wing drone that can make three deliveries per flight. 

“We applied the many years of experience with the Wingcopter 178, the model that literally enabled us to take off as a company, and applied it to the development of the Wingcopter 198, optimizing every design aspect for ease of use, efficiency and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/wingcopter-launches-triple-drop-delivery-drone

Holistic changes necessary to thrive in connected future (with video)

The once change-resistant transportation industry has experienced rapid growth over the past several years. This breakneck growth rate has only been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. The transportation leaders now have a chance to shape the future of an evolving industry through the decisions they make today. 

Changes in customer demand and rising expectations are helping force the transportation industry to evolve in order to meet the growth of this market. Consumer variability – coupled...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/holistic-changes-necessary-to-thrive-in-connected-future-with-video

3PL Summit: Freight technology with StratusGrid CTO — Put That Coffee Down

StratusGrid CTO talks on freight technology and using the cloud.

This Put That Coffee Down session is from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit. 

PUT THAT COFFEE DOWN TOPIC: The impacts of freight technology

DETAILS: Kevin Hill, executive publisher at FreightWaves, chats with Chris Hurst about the benefits of using the cloud and how almost everyone is using it even if they don’t know it. They discuss why freight and logistics are lagging in terms of adopting technology.

SPEAKER: Hurst, chief technology officer at StratusGrid

BIO: Hurst has worked with startups, small- to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/3pl-summit-freight-technology-with-stratusgrid-cto

Top 3 logistics tech trends for shippers to stay competitive

Two white trucks sharing the highway

Staying on the leading edge of technology requires time and capital investments, along with innovation and a corporate culture that values iteration. 

We recently caught up with Jim French, chief technology officer at Transplace, to get an inside view on high-impact trends in logistics tech. He says Transplace has been increasing its technology investments 25% each year for the past four years.

“We take innovation and invention seriously and encourage our employees to push the envelope on what’s...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/top-3-logistics-tech-trends-for-shippers-to-stay-competitive

GSCW chat recap: Allyn leaders on 4PL control towers

Allyn International leaders discuss 4PL logistics control towers.

This fireside chat recap is from Day 5 of FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week. Day 5 focuses on energy, mining and chemicals.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: A 4PL control tower as the nervous system in a global supply chain

DETAILS: Allen Trevett and Lauren Mayher discuss what a logistics control tower is, when it can be helpful and benefits of this solution. The nervous system in your body controls everything you do. A 4PL control tower is the nervous system of your global supply chain.

SPEAKER:...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gscw-chat-recap:-allyn-leaders-on-4pl-control-towers

Are brokerages meant to be technology companies?

Truck driving into city at night

Several years ago Chicago-based brokerage ITG Transportation Services faced the same predicament as many companies in the freight business with services and data locked into a brick-and-mortar infrastructure. Should it split its focus from service and create its own tech or lean on third-party providers? Initially, ITG’s impulse was to build its own IT infrastructure and software tools.

Getting pricing to customers more quickly was the first priority it decided to tackle and ITG built a custom...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/are-brokerages-meant-to-be-technology-companies

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