5 tech trends shaping P2P

whitePaper | April 19, 2021

For decades, request for proposal (RFP) processes have served as the cornerstone for freight procurement. Shippers have historically gravitated toward contract freight for its reliability and pricing consistency, but due to the recent onslaught of digital freight partners that promise shorter-term contracts and real-time pricing, many industry constituents wonder whether or when RFPs will evolve. In an effort to dig beneath the surface of RFPs’ stronghold on the industry, Trimble and FreightWaves partnered to survey shippers, carriers and brokerages and identify the relational friction points that often hinge around the challenges presented by the RFP process.

whitePaper | April 15, 2022

Highly automated international and global collaboration of industrial production environments is a key feature of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) and Society 5.0/Connected Industries. In various countries, production facilities will be able to collaborate with each other in nearly real time regardless of their geographical location. Therefore, availability of a comprehensive trustworthy ecosystem is an indispensable prerequisite.

whitePaper | May 12, 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic, plant shutdowns, delays at borders and transportation bottlenecks have all come together in a perfect storm to create an unprecedented level of disruption in global supply chains. Torpedoed delivery schedules and material shortages have become the norm rather than the exception. All these factors have highlighted the importance of effective supply chain management to keep global commerce moving. Importantly, they have also accelerated the widespread adoption of best practices that are integral to a sustainable supply chain.

whitePaper | May 22, 2022

Transportation, shipping, and logistics management should always be treated with priority in the supply chain process. We should also understand this can represent one of the most costly, complex and time-consuming pursuits in an organization. Hence, transportation planning and robust logistics management play a crucial role in executing deliveries on time

whitePaper | December 7, 2022

Every day, perishable goods make their way across domestic, international, and intercontinental routes, through an elaborate supply chain from point of harvest to retail to fulfil worldwide consumption needs. These consumable and non-consumable products, such as meats, fish, flowers need to be handled and transported in a fast and reliable manner to ensure shipment integrity and minimize any losses. This is largely made possible by air transport which facilitates the movement of perishables across the world. Though proven to be robust, perishable transport has succumbed to inevitable pressures inflicted on the supply chain by the pandemic, such as capacity constraints and transport restrictions which significantly impact food loss and waste.

whitePaper | January 12, 2023

The value of automation across internal, supply chain, and customer workstreams is also well accepted. Automation improves productivity, reduces cost, and increases margin. Artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), robotic process automation (RPA), and machine learning (ML) are examples of technology used throughout business to transform workflows and business experiences.