DFM Commentary: Jan Phillip Harnish’s post carefully distinguishes between disruption and innovation. Many of the improvements underway in the freight marketplace today are digital enhancements of the current process and therefore innovation. One missing piece is a common standard and platform for data-sharing among large and small participants alike. DFM Data Corp’s Member Voice platform, …
DFM Commentary: UNCTAD’s article, although specifically addressing the maritime industry, has clear parallels to ground freight transportation in North America. As the freight marketplace embraces digitization, siloed thinking and mindsets need to transition to collaboration and transparency to solve the known and emerging issues in the marketplace. Fragmentation is a clear obstacle. DFM Data Corp. …
Collaborative innovation within the maritime sector: the path to grow back better Read More »
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 …
Smaller fleets going through the cloud for business intelligence Read More »
DFM Commentary: The freight transportation industry continues to accelerate their digitization. Dynamic/digital freight matching has clear benefits to shippers and carriers through efficient match making although relationships still do matter. Congratulations to AscendTMS and their incredible progress. DFM Data Corp. supports the continued growth of the dynamic freight matching marketplace and looks forward to growing …
DFM Commentary: Comprehensive and integrated technology platforms digitize and significantly improve freight transportation operations. The article makes the point that integration of specialty platforms can add needed depth and breadth to operational networks and capabilities. Integrated platforms and operations deliver better data and improved decision making. DFM Data Corp.’s anonymized data sharing solution can add …
If a TMS is not enough: manage transport Technology Complexity Read More »
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 …
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 …
Industrial Impact: Digital Logistics and Supply Chain Hubs Are Growing in Dallas Read More »
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. …
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 …
XPO Logistics Honored by Dow for Environmental Stewardship in Transportation Read More »
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 …
