FREIGHT
Flock Freight | February 01, 2023
On January 31st, 2023, Flock Freight, a company using proprietary technology to pool freight at scale, announced a partnership with BluJay Solutions, e2Open's subsidiary, to improve service for large shippers who use BluJay's popular TMS (transportation management system) platform.
BluJay users can now access FlockDirect rates in the TMS platform without delay due to this integration, which utilizes an API connection that enables real-time communication between the two software. This new feature will streamline and expedite booking on FlockDirect so shippers can enjoy the advantages of Shared Truckload. Flock Freight's more innovative alternative to traditional shipping, Shared Truckload searches and fills vacant truck spaces to move goods more economically and sustainably. This proprietary service ensures that shippers' freight is on the most efficient routes and that their wares arrive on time and in good condition.
Customers of BluJay will now receive more dynamic rates and improved pricing based on the quantity of freight they ship. Other features include easy access to FlockDirect rates with minimal setup time and shippers receiving instant quotes for non-contracted rates, eliminating the need to visit multiple spot boards or call to request prices.
Flock customers can still browse FlockDirect non-contracted rates via Flock's native web application or using EDI and API integrations with other prominent TMS, such as Banyan, Kuebix, Project 44, and more.
Flock Freight's Chief Operating Officer, Chris Pickett, shared, "Our partnership with BluJay Solutions helps us meet more shippers where they are and where they want to buy." He added, "Now, anyone who uses BluJay's TMS platform, whether they're a new or existing Flock Freight customer, can instantly view and book FlockDirect services. Our goal with this integration is to help shippers of all shapes and sizes discover how Shared Truckload simply outperforms traditional shipping modes in many cases, driving immediate value to their bottom line."
(Source – Business Wire)
About Flock Freight
Founded in 2015 and based in California, Flock Freight is reimagining supply chains with more intelligent and greener shipping solutions. By leveraging its patent-protected technology, Flock Freight matches schedules, locations, and compatible shipments, identifying the best options among billions of possible combinations to pool freight on a large scale. Among the first freight shipping companies to receive B Corporation certification, the firm’s solutions for filling trucks and optimizing routes result in up to a 40% reduction in carbon emissions compared to conventional methods. The company was recently named one of TIME's Most Influential Companies in the World and one of CNBC's Disruptor 50.
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SUPPLY CHAIN
OMP | January 30, 2023
OMP, one of the prominent providers of supply chain planning solutions, has recently launched Spark Initiative, a think tank, to research supply chain planning from an outside-in perspective. It will use massive external data and high-level technology to improve the decision-making of its customers.
The primary objective of the Spark Initiative is to provide the OMP community a platform to learn, share and test the outside-in capabilities. It will use data regarding weather and climate patterns, holidays, political and economic factors, consumption trends and data from smart devices to study the factors affecting the supply chain. In addition, it will collect real-time business feedback from customers and insights from a few selected companies for research, and its findings will be made public. The advisory board of the initiative comprises of leaders, academics, industry professionals and OPM experts, led by Lora Cecere, CEO of Supply Chain Insights, they will devise the conceptual framework and keep an eye on the pilot tests.
Dave Winstone, Global ISC Director at Dow and Spark Board Member, said, "I'm excited to participate in the Spark Initiative because it's the next frontier in supply chain planning." He added, "How do we harness all these signals out there? How do we identify which ones matter most to our business? What do they mean to us and to our ecosystem partners? In the end, it's not companies that compete, but the ecosystems around us. We have to make the ecosystems more effective to be able to stay competitive. And I believe this initiative will bring us one step closer to that goal."
(Source – Globe Newswire)
Philip Vervloesem, Senior Vice President of OMP USA, said, "Now is the time for supply chain leaders to redefine their planning processes. The active participation of Fortune 500 companies like Dow, General Mills, Nestlé, and Land O'Lakes confirms the need to explore groundbreaking ways of planning. I look forward to deep-diving into this fresh pool of possibilities together with our valued customers."
(Source – Globe Newswire)
About OMP
OMP is a software company providing customized supply chain planning solutions. Its global clients include ArcelorMittal, BASF, Michelin, Procter &Gamble, Dow, Shaw, Yoplait, Shell, Smurfit Kappa, and Shell. Headquartered in Belgium, it has a vast network of partners needed to optimize supply chain performance for clients anywhere. It renders industry-specific solutions from consumer goods to metals. Its digitalized supply chain planning solutions helps companies to channelize their excellence and growth.
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SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY, TRANSPORTATION
OneRail | February 02, 2023
The transportation technology firm, OneRail, recently announced at Manifest 2023 its delivery platform’s integration with Trimble Maps technology. OneRail, based in Orlando, will be able to provide enhanced last-mile logistics and visibility solutions with this integration.
The delivery fulfillment platform of OneRail is directly connected with nearly 10 million unmatched real-time drivers’ networks. Exceptions Assist™ is a US-based exceptions management team that supports the driver network and is available round the clock to assist in moving past delivery issues before their occurrence. OneRail, with its firm establishment as a go-to provider, has an on-time delivery rate above 98 percent. It offers an expanding range of industries, including retailers, healthcare networks, material distributors, wholesale products, and construction and agriculture supply companies.
OneRail now utilizes PC*MILER® commercial routing and mileage, location services, map visualization, and an advanced ETA engine, leverages the integration with Trimble Maps to monitor and calculate deliveries in progress and send immediate alerts for any updates in the delivery schedule. Additionally, the company will use Trimble’s traffic and weather web services for improved visualization and accurate time calculations.
Bill Catania, CEO and Founder of OneRail, said, “We look forward to continuing to deliver our customers with an exceptional experience to achieve greater efficiencies, increase fulfillment capabilities and better reach corporate sustainability objectives.” He further added, “Our collaboration with Trimble will support the future growth of our company and the last mile industry.”
(Source – Business Wire)
About OneRail
OneRail is a last-mile delivery fulfillment service based in Orlando that offers shippers across various industries the dependability and speed of Amazon to fulfill their delivery promises. OneRail matches the appropriate vehicle with the appropriate delivery through a real-time connected network of 10 million drivers, giving shippers lower costs and more flexibility to develop their operations quickly. OneRail provides a unique last-mile delivery experience with an on-time delivery rate of 98.6% while putting brands front and center across retail, CPG, distribution, construction, healthcare, and more.
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