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How 3PLs and Freight Brokers Can Maximize Profits & Have Sustainable Growth
When it comes to growing your business, effective financial management can make all the difference. Two critical aspects that all freight brokers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) should be focused on are optimizing cash flow[...]
The Power of Reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) for Your Business
In any business, cash flow is king, this is especially true for those in the logistics space. With the economic uncertainty and the impact that it has had on the freight market, it is imperative[...]
“If you can help reduce our days sales outstanding (DSO), that will be a big win.” This is what I heard recently from the Director of Finance for a freight broker. At the time of[...]
Four Key Metrics That All 3PLs & Freight Brokers Need To Be Tracking
Maximizing revenue growth is a top priority for most logistics companies to achieve long-term success. But how can companies ensure that their current operations and strategies are best positioned to achieve those goals? Measuring and[...]
AI, Analytics & The Future of Tech: A Q&A With Kevin Ziegler
We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Kevin Ziegler, Chief Technology Officer for Navix. With over 20 years of experience in technology and the leader of our technology and development teams, we wanted[...]
The cash conversion cycle is an important process for any third-party logistics provider (3PL) or freight broker that wants to improve their financial health. However, in many organizations, the focus on this key area of[...]
One of the things every business owner knows is that little things make the difference and that when you get the small things right, it often leads to positive and impactful outcomes. One of those[...]
Knowledge is Power – Leveraging Real-Time Analytics as a Catalyst for Growth
There is no shortage in the amount of data that is available to third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and freight brokers that will help them make decisions. Being a data-driven business can often be a competitive[...]
Debunking 4 Common Myths about Invoicing, Auditing, and the Cash Conversion Cycle
As long as there has been a logistics industry, organizations have had the challenge of managing invoicing, auditing, and the cash conversion cycle efficiently. And, it seems as long as there have been these challenges,[...]
The goal of any third-party logistics provider (3PL) or freight broker is to ensure seamless transportation and delivery of goods for their customers. While there are many other business objectives, this is priority one. Making[...]
Four Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Revolutionize Your Business
In today’s rapidly evolving world, we have seen the logistics and transportation industry embracing innovative technologies to stay ahead of the competition. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning have emerged as game-changers. We are seeing[...]
I just returned from SMC3 Connections in Orlando. It is always a highlight of my year and I enjoy the many conversations and the insights that the conference affords; this year was no exception. Over the[...]
Why 3PLs & Freight Brokers Should Invest in Technology During the Economic Downturn As the saying goes, “When the tide goes out, you see who’s naked”. And the saying applies here, that when the economy[...]
How AI and Automation Are Transforming 3PL & Freight Broker Efficiency The world of logistics and supply chain management is rapidly evolving, with technological advancements driving unprecedented levels of efficiency and cost reduction. Among the[...]
In today’s fast-paced logistics industry, efficiency is the key to staying competitive. As published in Digital Journal, the freight audit and payment market is set to experience significant growth over the coming years with a[...]
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Debunking 4 Common Myths about Invoicing, Auditing, and the Cash Conversion Cycle
As long as there has been a logistics industry, organizations have had the challenge of managing invoicing, auditing, and the cash conversion cycle efficiently. And, it seems as long as there have been these challenges,[...]
The goal of any third-party logistics provider (3PL) or freight broker is to ensure seamless transportation and delivery of goods for their customers. While there are many other business objectives, this is priority one. Making[...]
Four Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Revolutionize Your Business
In today’s rapidly evolving world, we have seen the logistics and transportation industry embracing innovative technologies to stay ahead of the competition. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning have emerged as game-changers. We are seeing[...]
I just returned from SMC3 Connections in Orlando. It is always a highlight of my year and I enjoy the many conversations and the insights that the conference affords; this year was no exception. Over the[...]
Why 3PLs & Freight Brokers Should Invest in Technology During the Economic Downturn As the saying goes, “When the tide goes out, you see who’s naked”. And the saying applies here, that when the economy[...]
How AI and Automation Are Transforming 3PL & Freight Broker Efficiency The world of logistics and supply chain management is rapidly evolving, with technological advancements driving unprecedented levels of efficiency and cost reduction. Among the[...]
In today’s fast-paced logistics industry, efficiency is the key to staying competitive. As published in Digital Journal, the freight audit and payment market is set to experience significant growth over the coming years with a[...]
The Top Five Obstacles That Impact the Cash Conversion Process
The cash conversion process is a critical business operation for third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and freight brokers. However, this process is often fraught with obstacles that can negatively impact cash flow and ultimately be an[...]
Why The Traditional FAP Model is Broken & What Can Be Done About It
The traditional freight audit and payment process (FAP) is a broken system. This may not be new news to those of us in the industry, but it seems that many organizations have decided that the[...]
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