DFM Commentary: Freight capacity cycled from over-built to consistently tight over the last year as Covid-19 hit the supply chain with a classic bullwhip. Link to Source: https://www.ccjdigital.com/economic-trends/article/15063842/carrier-failures-mounted-in-20-but-so-did-new-entrant-carriers Quotes from Article: “Failures slowed in the back half of the year as freight demand rebounded and capacity tightened on the spot market.”
DFM Commentary: Charlie Dehoney’s article speaks to how the mandate of visibility from customers and consumers has driven the requirement for increased interconnectedness throughout the supply chain. Charlie lists a number of companies competing for market share in the visibility space through their own silo of networks. DFM Data Corp. offers a neutral member-governed utility
DFM Commentary: The supply chain keeps this country running and its resiliency was sorely tested during the pandemic. Concern over the broader coordination of freight capacity brings the question – Should the federal government even more closely coordinate and regulate trucking? An neutral utility with an industry-led governance structure would be a much better solution.
DFM Commentary: Progressive organizations like U.S. Xpress continue to invest in technology that interconnects; in this case, driver applications which create a better user experience and seamless workflow. Interconnection and interoperability at the truck, fleet, or marketplace level can create improved outcomes for the participants. DFM Data Corp.’s utility solution provides the foundation for collaborative
DFM Commentary: DFM Data Corp. congratulates ArcBest for being recognized as a top large employer. As we talk to freight industry leaders, it’s reinforced that while data-sharing and interconnectedness are the path to a more efficient future, building strong relationships and a foundation of trust creates the environment where it becomes possible. Relationships with employees,
DFM Commentary: DAT and Axele’s announcement continues the trend of interconnectedness in the freight transportation marketplace and strengthening value propositions. The agreement puts greater capabilities into the hands of small and medium sized companies through better data and integrated tools. DFM Data Corp. supports the interconnected and interoperable future of the digital freight matching marketplaces.
DFM Commentary: Eric Johnson’s recent article, although addressing ocean freight, is just as applicable and relevant to freight transportation. A lack of standards inhibits industry interoperability and is inherent friction in the supply chain. DFM Data Corp.’s member governed utility is structured to address the interconnectedness and interoperability needed to improve efficiency and customer responsiveness
DFM Commentary: BCG’s article describes many use cases and benefits of data sharing to create both economic and societal value. Freight transportation’s increased efficiency and reduction of carbon emissions are perfect examples of how data sharing improves outcomes. DFM Data Corp.’s member governed utility solution has been developed to deliver those benefits with broad anonymized
DFM Commentary: Eric Johnson’s provocative blog article has prompted quite a few responses on both sides of the basic proposition that data shared is more valuable (within limits). His position is that supply chains work best when connected with real time data flows that allow nimbleness and efficiency in decision making and work performed. That
DFM Commentary: Data analytics are driving improved decision making in freight transportation including driver performance, dynamic freight matching, and pricing. As digitization and data analytics become increasingly critical investments, vendors are coming to market with more affordable offerings for small entities. The foundation is still having clean, accurate, and timely data. Helping digital freight matching