It can feel overwhelming piecing together a transit plan that takes into account carrier schedules, facility hours, and other operational realities for all partners in your supply chain. Convoy’s got you covered! We’re breaking down how we went onsite with an industrial packaging materials manufacturer to partner on an improved transit plan using our next-gen…
Using facility insights to optimize your supply chain operations
What is going on with the dwell times in our Southwest facility? Why have our incidental costs increased so much? It can take months to get to the root of questions like these. But what if, instead of your team doing the legwork, a partner came to you and said, “Hey, we noticed excess transit, long…
Cut costs, increase efficiency, and reduce emissions
Each year heavy trucks run 175 billion miles moving truckload freight in the US. Of these, 61 billion are empty miles, meaning a truck travels without a load. Empty miles contribute over 87 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually. For large retailers, empty miles represent a tremendous opportunity to reduce emissions — and also…
An introduction to digital freight networks
We are at a pivotal moment in freight. Smartphones are in the vast majority of trucks, automation and machine learning are being deployed at scale, and companies of every size are trying to optimize their supply chains to improve their bottom line. Solving decades-old problems of inefficiency in freight requires a new approach, one that…
Uncovering hidden inefficiencies in your supply chain with a digital freight network
Leading shippers know that better visibility into their freight operations translates into lower transportation costs, reduced waste, and higher carrier loyalty. Yet today, many shippers lose visibility into their freight as soon as a load leaves the docks. Data and analytics provide a solution. They shed light on hidden inefficiencies and arm logistics teams with…
How machine learning is the future of freight risk management
Convoy uses machine learning and big data to set a higher standard for the carriers in its network, and automates the process to ensure compliance in real time. In this webinar, You’ll learn how this novel approach to safety standards: Presents an improvement over the FMCSA’s safety measurement system. Reduces the risk of crashes and…
The hidden costs of booking the cheapest carrier
Do you have assurance your freight providers are giving you their highest quality carriers? How do you hold them accountable to delivering your loads safely? If you’re like most shippers, you might struggle to answer these questions. From your bottom line to your reputation with customers, carrier quality and compliance can have a significant impact…
