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What’s shaping the future of container transport software?
This article explores how new advancements in container transport systems can take the chaos out of container logistics by giving planning operators some specific tools to more easily connect the dots.
How technology is being used to influence customer choice in logistics and transport
Origin by Sandfield has released the findings of their new Executive Briefing Paper—a deep dive into how attitudes around technology are shaping the present and future behaviour of logistics operators.
Unique software for unique supply chains
Sandfield’s Alan Dowsett, who is head of its specialist supply chain division, Origin, tells MHD what software solutions are available for businesses managing complex logistics-related
Introducing Origin TMS: A Game-Changer for Complex Freight
Origin, a leading provider of logistics technology solutions, has recently launched its TMS (Transportation Management System), Origin TMS.
Achieving a unified customer portal experience in logistics
This article explores the current landscape, identifies key challenges, and offers strategic solutions to outdated technology, fragmented data, and limited user experience.
Can Do, Will Do: Booth’s Logistics is pioneering customer experience
Booth's Logistics, known for its "Can Do, Will Do" attitude, is partnering with Origin to build a customised customer portal. This innovative solution integrates all aspects of Booth's services, providing real-time data, self-service tools, and a seamless user experience.
Pacific Transfer’s Shift to Digitise their Container Freight Station and LTL delivery operation
Pacific Transfer has selected Origin as their software partner to digitise their Container Freight Station and LTL delivery operation
Bringing Innovation to FIRST Security’s Prisoner Transport Services
FIRST Security’s needs involved all the common elements of a supply chain, allowing the Origin development team to quickly customise the platform to deliver a unique solution for their business.
Software Solution Guide: The Paperless CFS
Removing inefficiencies in Container Freight Station (CFS) operations through purpose-built software that prioritises integration, mobility and visibility.
Four Ways Origin's Mobile App is a Game Changer for Container Freight Stations
Like many aspects of the supply chain ecosystem, Container Freight Stations (facilities where containerised cargo is processed for consolidation and deconsolidation) have been transformed by any number of technological improvements over recent years.
Inland Ports: A Crucial Cog in the Supply Chain Picture
As a cog in the supply chain wheelhouse, inland ports are the missing piece to the congestion puzzle. Reconfiguring existing infrastructure allows more effective distribution of goods to their destinations.
Container Freight Stations: An Australasian Check-in
It's a delicate balancing act between pandemic-related backlogs and technological advancements to handle rising container volumes. New "inland ports" are redefining logistics, reducing seaport dependency. Climate resilience and regulatory changes are enhancing infrastructure and capacity, while automation promises efficiency.
Becoming Unstuck: Unpacking the congestion situation at Container Freight Stations
Container Freight Station (CFS) operators play an indispensable role in the transit of goods, ensuring freight delivery is timely and doesn’t incur any additional expense.
The Future of Freight Emissions
As a business, it's vital you first understand your goal or objective within the sustainability realm, that way analysis such as reporting, is targeted towards operational areas, providing detailed visibility of carbon appropriately.
Supply chain context: What is it and why do you need it?
Learn why contextualising data from multiple sources and operations within the end-to-end supply chain helps to deliver real value to your organisation.
Six must-haves for your supply chain customer portal
Discover how a customer portal can make all the difference within your supply chain as it helps to reduce administrative workloads and improves the overall customer experience.
The untold guide for implementing supply chain visibility software
So you need supply chain visibility? Here's how to make sure you are implementing the right technology to achieve long-term visibility success
Video: Adapting to disruptions with better visibility
Supply chain visibility is a top priority for many businesses operating in supply chain and logistics. Our experts discuss how the increased need for adaptability has shifted the requirements for supply chain visibility.
Ten questions to ask before implementing supply chain visibility software
Supply chain visibility software can provide huge benefits - but its success relies on knowing how to set it up, implement and manage it properly within your business. Check out our ‘Top 10 questions to consider when looking to implement a supply chain visibility system’ now to ensure you’re set up for success from the outset.
You need supply chain visibility but how do you get it?
Supply chain visibility is key to building resilience and managing disruptions, but how do you implement it? Our expert talks about how data can improve visibility within your supply chain ecosystem
Freshco - How supply chain software freed up their business
Freshco wanted greater visibility of their supply chain to manage operations and enable quicker decisions that would grow their business. Origin worked with Freshco to develop a software system for the marketing and logistics part of its supply chain.
Why is supply chain visibility such an issue?
The rise of outsourced logistics has created more complexities and less visibility of the supply chain given the different systems, sub-contractors, customers and contracts involved. So how can organisations regain this visibility without complete system replacements?
