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Weekly Update - Feb 11
Updates from Generix, Freightwise, Descartes, Blume Global, Bluerock, SAP, CH Robinson and One Network Enterprises
TMS Tracker
February 11, 2025
Welcome to this edition of our Transportation Management Newsletter, where we bring you the latest industry insights, trends, and innovations from leading transportation management software companies.
This edition highlights key updates on supply chain optimization, logistics technology advancements, sustainability initiatives, and more.
Posts & News by Company
FreightWise launched onKUE, a cloud-based TMS offering scalability for businesses of all sizes.
Partnered with Estes Express Lines for exclusive carrier rates and enhanced logistics tools.
Kuebix acquisition led to 174% revenue growth and 40% improvement in platform speed.
Strategic focus on professional services, pricing, and implementation for sustained expansion.
Ranked #3721 on the Inc. 5000 list, marking six years of consecutive growth.
Highlights FreightWise’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric logistics solutions.
Generix partnered with VISEO to support e-invoicing compliance & digital transformation.
Signed contracts worth 600 million invoices, reinforcing their market leadership in electronic invoicing.
Explores core TMS functions: load building, execution, tracking, & analytics.
Emphasizes integration with ERP, IoT, machine learning, and blockchain for modern logistics.
Strategic merger with DDS to provide a 360° supply chain view covering transportation & financial flows.
Expands market presence across Europe, the Americas, & Asia, focusing on AI, blockchain, & sustainability.
Descartes WinRoute™ improved operational efficiency across 100+ U.S. & Canadian locations.
Offers deep fleet routing expertise and telematics solutions for logistics firms.
Regulatory focus on ESG, trade sanctions, & export compliance continues into 2025.
Emerging compliance solutions leverage AI for risk management & real-time visibility.
OFAC's new compliance rules require 10-year record retention for transactions under U.S. sanctions.
Descartes provides AI-driven solutions for efficient compliance & due diligence monitoring.
Blume Global attended Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/XPO 2024, exploring strategies for long-term supply chain success.
Key insights: Order orchestration, leveraging visibility, and digital investments are vital for overcoming challenges.
82% of CSCOs plan to increase supply chain tech investments within the next two years.
New Appointment Scheduling System launched for Norfolk Southern Railway in Austell, GA.
The system optimizes crane capacity and reduces trucker wait times, improving drayage carrier experience.
Expansion to Chicago’s Landers terminal planned to enhance efficiency further.
Real-time visibility is not enough—shippers need control tower solutions for real-time decision-making.
Blume Global’s AI-powered orchestration platform helps shippers predict disruptions and adjust operations accordingly.
The blog urges companies to question logistics providers' claims about visibility and execution capabilities.
BlueRock TMS has appointed a new board, featuring leaders in logistics, technology, and private equity.
The move is set to drive digital transformation, sustainable growth, and global expansion.
Temperature-sensitive logistics is becoming increasingly complex.
Key challenges: Compliance management, agile route planning, and balancing distribution needs.
IoT solutions and dynamic TMS platforms are recommended to overcome these hurdles.
First Supply selects BlueRock TMS to optimize supply chain operations in their new Wisconsin distribution facility.
Enhancements include freight payment solutions, inbound/outbound shipment tracking, and last-mile visibility.
Discusses transitioning from legacy systems to modern digital supply chain networks.
One Network’s flexible, scalable approach helps military logistics improve operational efficiency.
Robotics improve workplace safety, productivity, and regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical, food, and electronics packaging.
Automated packaging solutions are projected to make up 25% of capital spending in coming years.
LTL shippers should rebid contracts, diversify carrier portfolios, and prepare for National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) updates.
Strategic partnerships with leading LTL carriers can help navigate market shifts.
Proactive supply chain planning is essential to mitigate risks.
Front-loading freight and leveraging end-to-end visibility can help manage disruptions.
SAP S/4HANA now allows posting customer invoices directly from the freight document.
Enhances financial accuracy, flexibility, and invoice verification.
Seamless warehouse-transportation integration optimizes parcel, LTL, and FTL shipments.
Helps OEMs ensure on-time delivery, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
AI integration into logistics is accelerating, improving route optimization, inventory tracking, and customer fulfillment.
Trade policies under the new U.S. administration could reshape tariffs and global logistics strategies.
Peak shipping challenges include port congestion, labor shortages, and international delays.
Proactive planning, diversified shipping methods, and working with 3PLs help mitigate disruptions.
Survey insights from logistics executives predict a volatile 2025 market, emphasizing AI adoption and digital transformation.
Cost reduction, geopolitical influences, and environmental regulations are top concerns for shippers.
Transporeon’s analytics solution offers enhanced data visualization, historical insights, and intuitive UI for logistics optimization.
Thank you for reading, and stay tuned for more updates in our next edition!
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