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.
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
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 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.
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
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.
Jumping right into selecting a vendor without performing the necessary internal due diligence is like releasing code without testing — it will almost always lead to disappointing, if not catastrophic, results.
Top stories: JBF Welcomes Eight New Digital Logisticians! And featured articles: How to Choose the Right System for Appointment Scheduling | The Key To Effective TMS Vendor Selection | How to Greatly Improve TMS Implementation Outcomes | Highlights from the FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain conference
In the dynamic world of transportation logistics technology, growth & innovation are inextricably linked. As we mark our 20th year of leading supply chain innovation, we continue to champion this ethos with our newest team members.
Brian Carlson and Tony Wayda dissected the complexity of WMS, TMS, and YMS integration. And they efficiently packed all this into an 11-minute recording! If you’re in pursuit of efficiency and productivity in your supply chain operation, this discussion is a must-see. Watch the replay and read the detailed recap in this article
