As we approach the peak shipping season, Shippers and 3PLs are bracing for the annual surge in demand. The latest shipping data reveals that U.S. companies will be importing more items for the holidays this year as compared to last year, accor…
In today’s dynamic market, the ability to adapt and choose the most appropriate shipping method is key to maintaining efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing customer satisfaction. Shippers, 3PLs and freight brokers who strategically employ l…
As tornadoes tore across the U.S. this past weekend, unpredictable weather patterns and unprecedented disruptions have made incorporating disaster preparedness into supply chain risk management more important than ever. Shippers and 3PLs need …
Over the past few years, the supply chain has undergone a rapid transformation. The traditional linear model is giving way to a complex, dynamic ecosystem that requires Shippers and 3PLs to adapt and develop strategic alliances to help differe…
Technology remains vital for the advancement of supply chain organizations. In a recent Gartner survey, 61% of respondents say technology is a source of competitive advantage with many identifying several emerging technologies as important inv…
Historically, some over-the-road (OTR) shipping modes have been slow to adopt API connectivity as a way Shippers and 3PLs can book freight. However, the events of the past few years have forced many businesses to embrace technology and, in som…
For the past year, the Banyan Technology Team has published some exciting content for Shippers and 3PL professionals to share our supply chain and shipping industry insights. We are listing our Top 5 favorite blog posts from 2022 that can help…
Shifts in the economy have had a lasting effect on over-the-road (OTR) shipping. As productivity in manufacturing declines and freight volumes level off, the industry has prepared for maintaining heightened service levels through the adoption …
Recently, several carriers announced general rate increases of between 5-6% for LTL shipments. According to FreightWaves, the increases are made to cover the cost of inflation and to make investments in real estate, equipment and technology. …
Carriers in the over-the-road (OTR) shipping market are facing driver shortages of about 85,000 drivers every day, and with an aging workforce and other regulatory pressures that gap is quickly widening to further reduce the labor pool.
Last week, thousands of Taylor Swift fans were booted from online queues while trying to purchase pre-sale concert tickets from Ticketmaster when the site crashed due to overwhelming capacity issues. Making matters worse, the national ticket s…
In the inaugural episode of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks podcast, Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) President and CEO Anne Reinke addresses current peak season challenges with host and Banyan Account Manager Patrick Escolas.
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