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AI in Logistics: The End of Bad Truckload Routes?
Kuebix AI is here to streamline your shipper TMS operations. FreightWise CEO Chris Cochran explains how their new AI-enabled platform, built from a legacy Kuebix system, is disrupting traditional logistics by offering an “order to pay” solution. Say goodbye to manual routing flaws and hello to optimized, efficient supply chains managed with clean, actionable data. […] The post AI in Logistics: The End of Bad Truckload Routes? appeared first on FreightWaves.
AI ROI: Why 90% Satisfaction Still Means Leaders Want MORE!
A new Sparq report reveals a surprising trend: most transportation and logistics leaders are satisfied with their AI and technology investments, with 90% reporting met or exceeded ROI expectations. Yet, a significant 62% are pushing vendors for faster payback. This raises a critical question about the future of tech adoption in the industry. Scott Monnig, […] The post AI ROI: Why 90% Satisfaction Still Means Leaders Want MORE! appeared first on FreightWaves.
Scan Global Logistics to acquire Oregon-based OIA Global
Scan Global Logistics has agreed to acquire OIA Global, based in Portland, Oregon. The post Scan Global Logistics to acquire Oregon-based OIA Global appeared first on FreightWaves.
Aurora adds 500-truck Charger MOU toward 30,000-truck goal
Aurora Innovation signed a nonbinding MOU with Charger Logistics for up to 500 driverless trucks, adding to a carrier-owned pipeline Aurora needs to hit its 2030 targets. The post Aurora adds 500-truck Charger MOU toward 30,000-truck goal appeared first on FreightWaves.
C.H Robinson and Landstar stock prices slammed; insurance a factor
(Editor’s note: the initial article has been revised to note that the companies discussed increased claims, not insurance premiums). Strong financial numbers released between Tuesday and Wednesday by C.H. Robinson and Landstar were overshadowed on Wall Street by concern over one particular issue: insurance and claims. Landstar kicked off the issue Tuesday afternoon with its […] The post C.H Robinson and Landstar stock prices slammed; insurance a factor appeared first on FreightWaves.
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Create WhatsApp marketing automations in Shopify Messaging
Now you can automatically engage your customers with well-timed WhatsApp messages. Start with pre-built templates for abandoned browse, abandoned cart, and abandoned checkout, or add WhatsApp to your own automations. Set up your WhatsApp marketing automations from Messaging > Automations. Learn more about WhatsApp marketing automations in the Shopify Help Center.
How One Trucker Turned One Video A Day Into Billions Of Views, And What It Cost Him
Larry Cothran did not set out to become what he now calls the number one trucking content creator in the world, he set out to post one video a day and then simply refused to stop, and that stubborn daily discipline, showing up on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube every single day for more than three […] The post How One Trucker Turned One Video A Day Into Billions Of Views, And What It Cost Him appeared first on FreightWaves.
Old Dominion’s tonnage turns positive; recovery needs demand inflection
Old Dominion reported positive tonnage growth in September for the first time in more than two years, but company executives emphasized that returning to upcycle-level performance likely requires a wider recovery in demand, which relies on easing energy costs. The post Old Dominion’s tonnage turns positive; recovery needs demand inflection appeared first on FreightWaves.
Amazon's most advanced chip helps power the AI behind Prime 360—here's how
Amazon's purpose-built Trainium AI chip helps power the diffusion models that deliver NBA on Prime’s breakthrough highlight technology.
Identify more in-store customers with POS
Shopify POS now recognizes eligible in-store shoppers who have previously checked out at a store powered by Shopify Payments, a network of hundreds of millions of buyers. When a buyer chooses to receive a digital receipt to their Shop app, by email, or by text, the purchase is connected to a customer profile and saved to your customer list, without staff asking for contact details at the register. Buyers can choose a digital receipt and to share their details with you in just one tap, and you ca
More channels and features now available in Campaign Autopilot
Campaign Autopilot is now available to all merchants with more channels and features like SEO optimizations. Set your budget and guardrails and Autopilot will look at your store, products, and customers, and build a marketing campaign that can reach shoppers across channels such as Meta Ads, Microsoft Advertising, Snapchat, Shop, Shopify Messaging, and soon X Ads. It figures out which channels to run on, what to spend where, and shifts budget towards what’s actually working. What’s more, Campaig
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