This article was originally published in Forbes. Organizational change is a complex and dynamic process that demands meticulous planning and execution – especially when the change involves integral software. From establishing leadership buy-in to transition debriefs, each step of the approach requires careful consideration to avoid major malfunctions. Pre-Change: Set the Foundation 1. Ensure […]
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Why Companies Should Invest In Tech Even Amid Economic Hardship
This article was originally published in Forbes. In recent years, businesses across many industries have experienced the labor shortages that came after a global pandemic, material sourcing challenges because of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, and general financial pressure from sharp inflation rate increases in the United States. These difficulties meant that many companies were forced […]
Read MoreHow ChatGPT Could Affect the Supply Chain Industry
This article was originally published in Food Logistics. Over the first quarter of 2023, you’ve undoubtedly seen headlines regarding a new breed of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and chatbots, known as large language models (LLMs), which have the potential to augment or transform how we learn, live and work. For starters, ChatGPT by OpenAI […]
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Sustainable Logistics: A Differentiator for CPG Brands in 2023
It’s no secret that many consumers now consider the sustainability of a product before purchasing, much like they consider price or quality. In fact, a recent study suggests that more than a third of global consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products as demand grows for environmentally friendly alternatives. When you think of sustainability, […]
Read MoreKanoPI: Our Proprietary Shipper Intelligence Tool
If you’ve been doing business with major retailers for some time, you know by now that the road map to category leadership isn’t shaving pennies off transactional transportation costs. It also isn’t breaking the budget to get product on shelf come hell or high water. We all know you can’t buy logistics performance in […]
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Leveraging Trucking Data to Make Key Carrier Decisions for Shippers
As technology advances and continues its march into every facet of our professional and personal lives, we see more and more opportunities to collect “big data” and harness the power behind the numbers. To expand on how trucking data is integral in shaping and driving decisions at Zipline Logistics, our Director of Business Innovation, Dustin […]
Read MoreHow to Leverage Logistics Data to Make Powerful Freight Decisions
As technology advances and continues its march into every facet of our professional and personal lives, we see more and more opportunities to collect this data and harness the power behind the numbers. Your supply chain in particular generates an enormous volume of information that is ripe for interpretation. But how do you correctly leverage […]
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Using Transportation Data Analytics and Zipline’s KanoPI to Improve Your Transportation Network
How are modern consumer product companies using transportation data analytics to find success? They’re using technology to evaluate their vast amount of shipment data and increase transparency into their transportation network, identifying opportunities for improvement and cost savings. According to an article published by Cerasis, “Big data has become synonymous with better business, improving efficiency […]
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Using Transportation Data Analytics and Zipline’s KanoPI to Improve Your Transportation Network
How are modern consumer product companies using transportation data analytics to find success? They’re using technology to evaluate their vast amount of shipment data and increase transparency into their transportation network, identifying opportunities for improvement and cost savings. According to an article published by Cerasis, “Big data has become synonymous with better business, improving efficiency […]
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ELD Mandate Report; October 2018 Update
Zipline Logistics’ carrier team surveyed more than 150 trucking companies in our network about the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate and its impacts. Goals of the survey included seeing how the market has adjusted since the December 2017 rollout of the Mandate, what preferences and procedures have changed with fleets, and how drivers and dispatchers […]
Read MoreELD Mandate Update; October 2018 Report
Zipline Logistics’ carrier team surveyed more than 150 trucking companies in our network about the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate and its impacts. Goals of the survey included seeing how the market has adjusted since the December 2017 rollout of the mandate, what preferences and procedures have changed with fleets, and how drivers and dispatchers […]
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Freight Audit: Supplier Penalties and Accessorial Charges
A freight audit is the process of examining, adjusting and verifying freight bills for accuracy. While auditing your invoices for accessorial charges and supplier penalties is just a portion of the entire auditing process, it is an important step to take when looking to lower your transportation spend. There are often repeat offenses that you […]
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