For supply chain, operations, and logistics managers, balancing freight capacity for on-time deliveries and cost control is crucial. But finding the right balance can often feel like solving a constantly shifting puzzle. Our guide offers practical strategies to optimize freight capacity management, including carrier management, leveraging data and technology, and mode optimizations. What is freight…
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Reimagining transportation procurement: Leveraging data and technology for smarter freight decisions
Originally published in Talking Logistics In a survey, Talking Logistics conducted in October 2020, 91% of their Indago supply chain research community members, who are all supply chain executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies, either “Agreed” or “Strongly Agreed” that the time had come to transform the traditional transportation procurement process. Yet, we all know that…
Before shipping goods, businesses need to determine their freight class. Why? So that they can figure out how much they’ll have to pay for shipping. With more and more goods shipped daily, it becomes essential to have some sort of standardization in types of cargo. The freight class system conveniently provides carriers and shippers with…
2024 has been a year of transformation for logistics and supply chain management. On the supply side, there have been many challenges including inflation, labor disruptions, global friction, and unpredictable demand. Downstream, warehouse space rates and availability have loosened, while transportation market costs remain at historically low levels. Logistics costs should be top-of-mind for supply…
Uber Freight is poised to transform the shipping industry in Mexico. The company has reached a milestone with $750 million in Freight Under Management (FUM) in Mexico and double-digit growth within the last year. Apart from being one of the largest warehouse providers in Laredo, Texas—the crossing point for 60% of all cargo traveling between…
Transportation management systems (TMS) are an essential tool for shippers to power proactive and strategic logistics operations. They serve as all-in-one solutions for planning, executing, and managing logistics operations across regions and modes. Having access to these one-stop-shop solutions can help logistics teams quickly access their supply chain network data to address disruptions and make…
FCL, LCL, P2P—the logistics world is riddled with confusing acronyms. Yet, success and cost savings are driven by understanding the details and learning to navigate the nuances. Ocean freight is a convenient, cost-effective option, especially when it comes to big, heavy goods. But, like any mode, there are benefits and drawbacks to consider when shipping…
Introducing Uber Freight Shipping, the easy-use, free platform for quoting, booking, and tracking shipments. Michael Bailey, Product Lead for Uber Freight Shipping Olivier Causse, General Manager for Uber Freight Shipping At Uber Freight, we’ve come a long way. From our earliest days, we’ve built technology to digitize and streamline the movement of goods. In 2018,…
Driven by advancements in technology, globalization, and changing consumer demands, the world of logistics has evolved over the past several years, from traditional manual processes to sophisticated programs powered by automation. At the heart of this evolution lies the Transportation Management System (TMS), a tool that plays a pivotal role in modern supply chain management….
Deliver 2024 marks 22 years of hosting industry leaders, logistics professionals, and technology innovators to discuss the future of freight and transportation. Attendees will gather from Sept. 9 – 11 to gain insight into Uber Freight’s latest products and initiatives, learn from industry experts, and connect with peers to share experiences and ideas. Supply chain…