Posts Tagged “logistics”
The Fundamentals of LTL Freight Pricing
Authored by SMC³ on August 4, 2023
When you understand how LTL shipments are priced, it’s a lot easier to manage your transportation spend. This SMC³ LTL Online Education session worked to identify some of the drivers of LTL freight pricing, and how rates are determined.
Freight APIs Put the Power of LTL Data at the Industry’s Fingertips
Authored by SMC³ on July 27, 2023
Much progress has been made to digitize supply chains. Technology advancements like transportation management systems (TMS) and LTL freight APIs (application programming interfaces) automatically connect with carriers and open doors to digitize the shipment lifecycle from quote to delivery.
Expert Q&A Blog: Avoiding Unwanted Freight Invoice Surprises
Authored by SMC³ on July 25, 2023
SMC³ recently talked with Niki Bolton, chief strategic operations officer and senior truck auditor at American Truck & Rail Audits, Inc. about how shippers can proactively reduce accessorial charges and invoice surprises.
The meaning of service, going digital, and the regulatory horizon: Day 3 at Connections 2023
Authored by SMC³ on July 24, 2023
The final day of Connections 2023 kicked off with Webb Estes, president and COO of Estes Express Lines, sharing insights from his career as a leader in the LTL market. Estes Express Lines is the largest family-owned trucking company in the United States and the fifth-largest LTL carrier with $4.4 billion in revenue.
Having the magic touch with AI and the final mile at Connections 2023
Authored by SMC³ on July 21, 2023
The second day of Connections 2023 opened with Mike Horvath, the EVP, CMO, and co-founder of Revenova, a CRM-based TMS company, identifying several trends that he saw shaping shipping and logistics, as well as certain risks that might be upcoming in the industry.
Swimming with Sharks on Day One of SMC³ 2023 Connections
Authored by SMC³ on July 18, 2023
Attendees on the first day of SMC3’s 2023 Connections were treated to a keynote presentation from Daymond John, serial entrepreneur, founder of FUBU, and a certified shark from ABC’s Shark Tank.