Month: January 2021

Shipwell Announces 90% Annual Revenue Growth as Business Intelligence Drives Supply Chain Innovation

By / 2021-01-31

DFM Commentary: Digitization continues to move the $800 billion freight transportation marketplace forward. Congratulations to Shipwell and their significant growth in 2020 helping companies convert from old friction laden processes to more automated and improved decision making. DFM Data Corp.’s anonymized data sharing amongst digital freight matchers can take that data driven decision making to …

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Industrial Impact: Digital Logistics and Supply Chain Hubs Are Growing in Dallas

By / 2021-01-29

DFM Commentary: Slync.io joins a host of freight transportation companies headquartering in Texas. The state of Texas has some aggressive goals moving forward with innovative data collection to improve efficiency and traffic management and is being encouraged by engaged organizations like the Texas Blockchain Council. DFM Data Corp. is an enthusiastic supporter of that vision …

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TFI to acquire UPS Freight for $800M

By / 2021-01-25

DFM Commentary: Not every organization can operate effectively in this volatile environment. Nimbleness, investment in innovative solutions, and scale, all help organizations weather tough times and emerge stronger. DFM Data Corp.’s data cleansing solution is an investment that provides an efficiency and morale boost for DFM Member frontline shipper, broker, and carrier freight matching agents. …

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XPO Logistics Honored by Dow for Environmental Stewardship in Transportation

By / 2021-01-21

DFM Commentary: Congratulations to XPO for being recognized by Dow for its significant sustainability efforts. The solutions put in place were both technology and people (driver) focused. The freight transportation industry is a complex mix of technical and human interaction that keeps this country supplied through increasingly data-driven decision making and trusted relationships. DFM Data …

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Innovative Consolidation Techniques for Improved Transportation Efficiency

By / 2021-01-20

DFM Commentary: MIT’s Supply Chain Research Expo has a number of interesting transportation projects including one supported by GlobalTranz. It focuses on consolidation of LTL loads and better utilization of the carrier capacity. Data sharing has significant benefits to shipper, broker, carrier, and the environment. DFM Data Corp. while focused initially on data hygiene and …

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2020 A Year of Record Growth for Transportation Enterprise Software Leader, McLeod Software

By / 2021-01-19

DFM Commentary: Congratulations to the McLeod Software organization on a strong year serving transportation customers interested in improving their operations and productivity. Dynamic/digital freight companies continue to expand in the overall freight market and capture share with new products and tie-ins announced weekly. Digitization and data are the foundation of that growth and improved customer …

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Blockchain Decoded: Crucial Pillar For Industry 4.0 And Dire Need For Adoption [Explained]

By / 2021-01-18

DFM Commentary: Blockchain continues to mature and become a preferred solution in supply chain because of the efficiency and transparency it provides network participants. Trust is a critical component and BiTA (Blockchain in Transport Alliance) is helping develop standards that will facilitate data sharing within the permissioned network. Blockchain is part of the technology roadmap …

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XPO Logistics Partners with Truckers Against Trafficking to Help Combat Human Trafficking

By / 2021-01-13

DFM Commentary: As we move into the new year, we have the on-going opportunity as individuals and companies to make the communities we live in better places. Thanks to XPO Logistics for their contribution that helps our freight transportation industry make a positive difference. Link to Source: https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/8122269/xpo-logistics-partners-with-truckers-against-trafficking-to-help-combat-human-trafficking Quotes from Article: “The transportation industry is …

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C.H. Robinson and SAS Join Forces to Unlock New Era of Dynamic Business Planning for Retail and CPG Companies

By / 2021-01-12

DFM Commentary: This press release reveals a different tact than much of the work being highlighted in the freight transportation press. C.H. Robinson’s work to connect to the broader end-to-end supply chain facilitates a more agile approach to planning and effectively addressing market volatility. Faster and more responsive transportation decision making in the broader supply …

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