Technology

Mary O'Connell Monday, November 17, 2025

How Cleo’s AI tackles integration errors in supply chains

Integration errors have become one of the quietest but most consequential threats to operational continuity. A single misrouted message, authentication failure, or API timeout can stall inbound freight orders, break TMS workflows, derail warehouse labor planning, and trigger cascading SLA violations that chip away at margin.  For many organizations, these errors aren’t rare edge cases; […]

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Mary O'Connell Thursday, November 13, 2025

3PL Systems and Shiplify bring new transparency to LTL accessorials

In less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, even seasoned brokers struggle to quote shipments accurately. The issue rarely lies with the base rate; it’s the hidden accessorial charges that disrupt margins and relationships. Residential deliveries, liftgate requirements, and limited-access locations often go unnoticed until after booking, resulting in rebills, disputes, and frustration for both brokers and shippers. Despite […]

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Mary O'Connell Thursday, November 6, 2025

Why shippers are consolidating their tech stack for long-term growth

Following the pandemic-era logistics boom, shippers found themselves drowning in technology. The rush to digitize supply chains brought an explosion of new tools, each claiming to solve a critical problem, from delivery visibility to customer communication. However, as many soon learned, having more platforms didn’t always mean greater efficiency. Instead, it exacerbated common problems of […]

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Mary O'Connell Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Roadrunners jump to a tech-forward LTL carrier

Roadrunner has launched a new suite of pricing products designed to simplify LTL shipping and improve transparency for shippers and freight forwarders. The release includes the carrier’s first proprietary tariff, RFDS1000, along with Weight-Based DIM Pricing, the A2A Freight Forwarder Service, and a Dynamic Volume Quote Model. The decision to move away from third-party tariffs […]

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