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In a fast-paced freight brokerage landscape, companies must remain efficient, productive, and flexible to meet growth goals and exceed client expectations. This webinar delves into the critical role of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) in propelling fast-growing brokerages to the next level. Join industry experts from Descartes Aljex as they share their insights on effectively implementing TMS solutions to encourage adoption, improve performance, and stay focused on what matters.
Key Topics:
• Identifying & Overcoming Challenges: Address the learning curve and change management with effective training.
• Best Practices for Implementation: Setting clear objectives, utilizing integrations, and providing support.
• Measuring Success: Track key metrics like operational efficiency and carrier performance to gauge TMS effectiveness.
Speakers:
Dustin Torok – Account Executive, Descartes Aljex
Bradley Wimer – Implementation Engineer, Descartes Aljex
In today’s dynamic freight industry, brokers face the challenge of making informed decisions amidst fluctuating market conditions.
Join us for an insightful webinar where industry experts delve into the importance of leveraging authoritative data sources, such as rating and capacity data, to enhance decision-making processes. Discover how integrating visual data sets, like maps, and using multiple data references can help you predict market trends, manage lane capacities, and navigate uncertainties. Learn from real-world examples, including hurricane and produce seasons, to understand how to work more effectively with the market.
Speakers:
Ben Guggenbiller, Sr Director of Data & Analytics at ODW Logistics
Nick Patel, Product Manager at DAT Freight & Analytic
In today's freight brokerage landscape, the symbiotic relationship between brokers and carriers is more crucial than ever. However, the industry faces persistent challenges such as rate volatility, safety concerns, and the looming threat of fraud. This will be an insightful session where we unveil innovative strategies to harness technology for enhancing carrier relationships and safeguarding against fraud.
Speakers:
Sean McGillicuddy, chief revenue officer, Tai Software
Chris Arredondo, co-founder, VP of customer success, Cargo Chief
Fraud is an $800M problem for the freight industry, and brokers must adopt stronger risk management practices to stay competitive and retain shippers. Stronger risk management practices include adopting new technologies to mitigate risk including Carrier and Identity Access software, Email Management software, and internal knowledge base software. Additionally, 3PLS need to define and adhere to robust SOPs and process flows to ensure brokers are following carrier compliance guidelines.
Speakers:
• Andersen Yu, director of solutions engineering & architecture, Front
• Will Van de Kamp, SVP of product & strategic partnerships, Highway
• Brandon Bay, executive vice president, Logistics Group International
The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC)® is managed by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA™), a nonprofit membership organization headquartered in Alexandria, VA which serves the LTL shipping community. Through the NMFC book, and its digital companion ClassIT®, the classification system gives shippers a clear and standard method by which to classify items for shipping. The NMFC system accounts for density, handling, stowability, and liability in assigning classification numbers, which are then applied by carriers to determine shipping rates. As freight and commodities have changed over the years the classification system has not kept up with the changes. NMFTA’s goal is not only to update the classification system but also to prepare it for continues changes in the future.
During this session, we will discuss the significant changes being made to the NMFC in 2025 and gather feedback from all parts of the LTL transportation ecosystem regarding these changes.
Key takeaways:
• Why NMFTA is making these changes
o Simplification of classification system for carriers, shippers, and 3PLs.
o Reimagining the classification system to make it more flexible to allow for changes in commodity characteristics on a per shipment basis.
• Communication changes to all parties of interest
o Discuss how the changes will affect carriers, shippers, and 3PLs.
o Discuss how webinar attendees can prepare for the changes.
• Gather feedback regarding the changes
o After the call, NMFTA will be sending a feedback form requesting any comments that webinar attendees may have regarding the changes.
o NMFTA will be reviewing comments up until December of 2024 and then preparing for the initial round of changes starting in 2025.
Speakers:
• Joe Ohr - Chief Operating Officer, NMFTA
• Kevin Peterson - Director of Operations, NMFTA
• Nate Ripke - Director of Commodity and Standards Development, NMFTA
Join us September 12 for an enlightening Lunch & Learn session on the compelling advantages of Intermodal transport! Discover how Intermodal can drastically reduce your company's carbon footprint, making your operations more environmentally friendly.
On top of learning about the significant cost savings achievable through optimized logistics and the enhanced capacity that Intermodal offers, ensuring your supply chain remains robust and efficient. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into leveraging Intermodal for a more sustainable and profitable future.
