Between tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and economic uncertainty, the list of threats to businesses is growing longer and more unpredictable by the day. Supply chains are no longer just an operational concern; they’re a strategic battleground. One missed signal, one delayed reaction, and the ripple effects can reach all the way to the boardroom. In…
Category: TMS
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…
By: Steve Barber, VP of Product Management and Sirisha Machiraju, Director of Product Management In the ever-evolving world of logistics, one truth remains constant: no two supply chains are alike. Each presents its own set of challenges and complexities. As global trade grows more intricate, and customer expectations rise, the need for a Transportation Management…
By Steve Barber, Vice President of Product Management at Uber Freight Originally featured in Talking Logistics Supply chain leaders of enterprise organizations and rapidly growing businesses know: The best thing they can do to streamline and supercharge their operations is hire best-in-class logistics expertise. The second-best thing they can do is to equip those experts…
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….
At Uber Freight, we’re focused on building new products, features, and enhancements to optimize and streamline your logistics operations. We’re thrilled to announce our inaugural technology release notes so you can peek “under the hood” and see what we’ve been building for you. Reimagining logistics management with advanced software At Deliver 2023, Uber Freight announced…
By: Mollie LeBlanc, Vice President of Operations, Uber Freight, and Shradha Balakrishnan, Senior Product Manager, Uber Freight More than 80% of the world’s international trade occurs via ocean freight. With hundreds of thousands of containers spread across various ships and routes, shippers who work with ocean carriers need to know where their shipments are at…
At its core, a transportation management system (TMS) is a powerhouse piece of transportation management software that allows businesses to streamline and optimize their transportation operations. Often integrated with other systems like enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management (SCM), a TMS serves as the nerve center for logistics, helping companies orchestrate the seamless…
New API streamlines appointments, optimizes processes for carriers, shippers and receivers, and drives operational efficiencies for the industry at large We’re excited to announce a piloted rollout of a new scheduling application programming interface (API), the first activation of the Scheduling Standards Consortium’s (SSC) Technical Standard for the industry. Our new API, designed for Uber…
Just a few weeks into 2024, a surprise ice storm brought traffic to a complete standstill amid the mountainous curves of Interstate 5 in southern Oregon. With no alternate routes available, thousands of vehicles driving up this major freight corridor were stranded in an isolated area for nearly 24 hours. Winter weather creates treacherous road…