Narrative Science uses a natural language generation (NLG) engine to help businesses make sense of complex enterprise data and tell clearer stories, especially in uncertain times. The company prides itself on taking a different approach to NLG and processing than some...
Supply chains have to be flexible. Even in good times, shippers aim to build supply chains that are resilient and responsive enough to accommodate volatility and disruption. Now, in the midst of a global crisis that’s upending nearly every industry around the world,...
Last Thursday capped off the final day of our first-ever Supply Chain Sustainability Virtual Summit, a three-day-long series of discussions on the future of sustainability and environmental stewardship within the global supply chain, and the largest of its kind in the...
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COVID-19 is causing delays for supply chains around the globe. From electronics to household items, consumers can expect shipping delays of up to nine weeks according to one estimate! As such, customer service teams must find a way to efficiently and proactively...
The supply chain has faced unprecedented pressure in recent weeks as retailers grapple with huge spikes in demand for food and packaged goods. Despite spot shortages that continue to crop up due to panic buying, the US supply chain, in particular, has proven itself...
Eliminate waste so that only value remains. That’s the timeless guiding principle of continuous improvement cultures that serves as the foundation for long-term growth and sustainability. The supply chain industry, where I have proudly spent my career, has exemplified...
Sustainability has always been one of the topics I hold dear. One of the things that really makes me proud to work at FourKites is the fact that we’re making it both easier and more profitable for some of the world’s biggest companies to be more...
What does it take to become a shipper of choice? One of the most obvious answers is to reduce dwell. It’s a win-win for everyone involved: Drivers make more, carriers make more, shippers save on fines and fees, and the industry frees up more capacity. Actually...
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1585314844975{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]During this unprecedented global pandemic, being able to track freight movement in real time is becoming a top priority as...
