Expecting the unexpected is imperative across the transportation and logistics sector. The fragmented state of regional supply chains leaves shippers susceptible to major disruption and operational downtime in the wake of disaster. Whether it’s severe weather or poor infrastructure, all it takes is one event to amplify supply chain risk. The recent I-95 bridge collapse…
As shippers seek to contend with the ever-evolving transportation market landscape, the evolution of data is causing major shifts to the procurement process. On May 8, 2023, DAT Chief Scientist Dr. Chris Caplice gave a presentation at the Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023 discussing the rise of data analytics and its impact on transportation procurement.…
Supply chains finally have the C-suite’s full and undivided attention. Amid inflationary pressures and rising supply chain complexity, shipping leaders can utilize freight analytics to contextualize their operational challenges and inform internal stakeholders of the risks and costs associated with their transportation network ecosystem. From 2020-2021, mentions of “supply chain” increased by 412% during earnings…