Industry Update Welcome to Edition #44 of the JBF Bulletin! Q4 Industry Update Energy – WTI Oil/Diesel Prices Truckload – Tender Rejection Index Truckload – Contract vs. Spot Rate Spread US Trucking – Stock Performance BONUS: ORTEC 2023: Five Key… Read More
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The #1 Mistake Shippers Make When Implementing a TMS
When it comes to implementing a transportation management system (TMS), a critical mistake many shippers make is setting the implementation budget and timeline based on a software vendors’ average implementation duration estimates.
ORTEC 2023: Five Key Aspects Reviewed
ORTEC’s latest contributions to the logistics field spotlight their move to predictive analytics and specialized cloud solutions. This installment of the JBF Sentiment Rating series provides analysis that sheds light on how these capabilities could significantly improve routing efficiency and customization for North American operators.
JBF Freight Transportation Bulletin #43
Welcome to Edition #43 of the JBF Bulletin! Top stories: A Warning to Software Founders Everywhere (and to the shippers who use the software) Latest Developments & Trends from Trade Disputes and AI Robots The Road Ahead for Now-Defunct Freight… Read More
Digging into the Data: Master Your Testing Approach
Choosing a new technology platform involves more than just design and build phases; the importance of rigorous testing, influenced by various factors such as customer requirements and available resources, cannot be underestimated for a successful implementation.
JBF Freight Transportation Bulletin #42
Welcome to Edition #42 of the JBF Bulletin! Top stories: Truckload Prices Still Scraping The Bottom In 2023 | Unpacking FourKites’ Vision for Connected Supply Chains: A Recap of the 2023 Visibility Conference | Cleveland Team Meetup | Estimating TMS Implementation Duration And Budget | 7 Ways To Run A Painless Transportation Bid | The Latest Cool Project JBF is Working On in Supply Chain Strategy Development
Unpacking FourKites’ Vision for Connected Supply Chains: A Recap of the 2023 Visibility Conference
The FourKites Visibility Conference 2023 focused on a connected ecosystem resonates with the current demands of global supply chains. While FourKites is clearly innovating and expanding its offerings, it’s crucial to keep an eye on how they balance adding value to clients without stepping on the toes of traditional TMS providers.
Truckload Prices Are Still Scraping The Bottom In 2023
Truckload costs—and the corresponding market prices—are still at or near the lowest threshold that the market can support. Truckload Breakeven Price Per Mile is now above $2.50 for the first time.
JBF Freight Transportation Bulletin #41
Top stories: 5 Key Aspects of OTM 2023 Update | Freight Savings Consumed by Cost of TMS | Power and Deficiencies of Modern Fleet Routing and Scheduling Solutions | From Legacy Providers to Web-Native Technology } Meet JBF Team at FourKites Visibility 2023
5 Key Aspects of OTM Platform: 2023 Update
A deep dive into Oracle’s client-driven enhancements in its latest release. Key areas of focus include investments in AI & ML, digital broker integration for carrier cost optimization, UX & Workbench enhancements, dock scheduling, and global trade management.