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Webinar: Inflation, Disruption and the Supply Chain; How to Prepare Your Company for the Future.

There are significant factors to consider in 2022 to keep your business ahead of the curve. Inflation has hindered the supply chain’s resilience and slowed businesses’ diversification efforts. By adopting innovative solutions and being open to collaboration, you can prepare and future-proof your work quality.

This webinar will discuss how inflation has hindered the supply chain’s resilience and slowed businesses’ diversification efforts. 

Panelists

Mustafa Azizi
CEO and Founder
Zuum App
Rob Montiero
Senior Vice president of Operations
Zuum App
Hunter Burke
Vice President of Client Experience
Zuum App

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Webinar: Why Digitalization Can Benefit Your Freight Brokerage during a Recession Market

Significant changes have taken place throughout the world’s economies as a result of the advent of digitization. The transportation sector is especially vulnerable to this problem. To achieve optimal results, transportation companies may now digitally connect their physical and digital assets. As a result, businesses are able to streamline their supply chains by automating routine processes, making better decisions with the help of data analytics, significantly reducing errors, and increasing productivity. 

Check out Zuum‘s webinar to understand better why digitization is critical in freight management and what you need to keep in mind to ensure you make your business recession-proof, especially as the peak season approaches.

Panelists

Matt Tabatabai
Founder & COO
ZUUM App
David Boatright
Chief Business Development Officer
GLOVIS America
Anthony Petitte
Director of
Partnerships & Marketing 
ZUUM App

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Manifest 2022: The Recap

In recent years, virtual events and webinars have momentarily replaced in-person conferences in an effort to adapt to the uncertain climate. On January 25th – January 27th, 2022, ZUUM Transportation was invited to participate and sponsor Manifest 2022. The live event brought together the most comprehensive ecosystem of innovation and transformation in LogisticsTech and end-to-end Supply Chain. Attendees, exhibitors, and special guest speakers included a mix of industry leaders, innovators, and investors from supply chain, logistics and transportation.

Keynote speeches, panels discussions, and presentations centered around six central themes including:

  • Automation, Robotics, & Quantum Computing
  • Digitizing & Visibility
  • Green Logistics & Return
  • Logistics Expansion &  Partnerships
  • Machine Learning & Autonomous Solution
  • TMS, Freight, and IoT

In case you were unable to make it, we rounded up the key highlights of the 3-day event to keep you informed.

Day 1

As guests from around the globe poured into Las Vegas, Nevada for one of the first conferences in supply chain and logistics to return to in-person, the health and safety of all guests remained a top priority. Regardless, Manifest kicked things off with a day-long Maritime & Ports Symposium. The growing U.S. port congestion has been  making headlines, so it’s no surprise that some of the biggest names in ocean freight stopped to propose new frameworks and approaches to solving this critical issue.  

New visibility technologies have disrupted many industries including food delivery and ecommerce, however, many folks are puzzled as to why maritime and ocean freight have not been able to develop or apply similar solutions. A few speakers vocalized the larger industry’s reliance on legacy tools while others pointed to the subtle resistance to digitization and change. All in all, effective and efficient solutions are needed to alleviate the dire situation happening around U.S. ports. Currently, our best bet may just be to look outside of ourselves, reevaluate existing processes and embrace this age of digitization.

Day 2

During the second day of the conference, the Expo Hall was open to attendees. Guests could browse exhibitor booths while dropping into panel and speaker discussions. ZUUM brought a team of experts to connect with folks and share ZUUM’s robust and innovative technology solutions and services. Attendees also had the opportunity to join networking groups throughout the event where they could connect with industry executives, entrepreneurs, and investors alike. 

Day 3

During the third and last day of the event, the Expo Hall remained open. ZUUM’s founder & CEO, Mustafa Azizi was invited to speak on the panel titled, “The Adoption of Technology Across Transportation & Fleets.” Joining him on the panel were Warburg Pincus’ Princila, Angel Pu; Locus.sh’ Senior Vice President of Business Operations, Walter Heil; and Platform Science’s Co- Founder & CEO, Jack Kennedy. Even before the pandemic began, consumer expectations continued to grow due to innovations like 2-day shipping. This has caused most logistics technology companies to rethink transportation management. Similar to how retailers have adapted the online buying experiences to consumer preferences, logistics companies have also applied this approach to building interconnected technologies for shippers, brokers, and carriers.

All in all, ZUUM Transportation’s debut at Manifest was a success! If you’re interested in learning more about what ZUUM can do for your business, schedule a meeting with one of our experts to find out how ZUUM can help you grow your bottom line.

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ZUUM at FreightWaves’ F3 Virtual Experience [Recap]

One of the industry’s leading media networks, FrieghtWaves brought some of the biggest names in freight technology for their F3 Virtual Experience. Attendees were invited to join virtually for the 3-day long immersive experience. ZUUM was a proud participant and excited to connect with new and familiar faces.

FrieghtWaves also announced ZUUM Transportation was recognized as a winner for the 2022 FreightTech 100 winner, celebrating the most innovative and disruptive companies in freight. This recognition follows the announcement of ZUUM’s transportation management system (TMS) launch for shippers (manufacturers & retailers) and freight broker software earlier in 2021

CEO, Mustafa Azizi on NOW TV

On the first day, CEO, Mustafa Azizi joined the hosts of  NOW TV to discuss the significance of connecting systems for actionable intelligence in logistics. ZUUM Automated Broker is helping logistics companies drive their digital transformation efforts. Universal integration with existing systems is enabling data flow internally and across complex freight networks.

COO, Matt Tabatabai presents the Logistics Super Platform

On the second day, COO, Matt Tabataba showcased ZUUM’s Logistics Super Platform which includes ZUUM’s Beyond TMS, our transportation management system for shippers, ZUUM Automated Broker, our software solution for freight brokers and third-party logistics providers, ZUUM Fleet Manager, our transportation management system for carriers, and ZUUM Driver, our mobile application for truck drivers.

Meet Alfie, the Shipping Elf

Throughout the virtual experience, ZUUM debuted the holiday commercial. Meet Alfie, the Shipping Elf.

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How Small Logistics Companies Can Leverage Tech to Compete

As the supply chain industry undergoes a digital transformation, how are the small to midsize organizations adapting to the latest trends in technology and tackling the biggest challenges?  The North American Logistics Tech Summit brought some of the top experts in the industry, thought leaders in the space along with some of the true innovators in the game to discuss these challenges. ZUUM CEO, Mustafa Azizi sat down with CarrierDirect’s Ryan Schreiber for a fireside chat during the virtual summit. The pair go in-depth on the topic as they discuss how these emerging technologies and services are improving speed, efficiency, safety and communication in the supply chain industry and shaping the freight and logistics markets.

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Streamlining Logistics with Technology and Collaboration: ZUUM Transportation at FreightWaves Spring Live @ Home 2021

Leading freight media outlet, FrieghtWaves hosted one of the largest virtual freight convereces of the year: Spring LIVE @ Home on May 19th and 20th. As an active member of the logistics technology community, ZUUM Transportation joined industry leaders and keynote speakers to discuss lessons learned from the past year and what’s coming in the next era of transportation and logistics.

Rapid-Demo with Matt Tabatabai

During the first day of the event, COO & Co-Founder Matt Tabatabai demonstrated how ZUUM’s Logistics Super Platform is bringing true value to all freight participants. In this demo, he demonstrates how each of our platforms include tools to optimize every step in freight management. ZUUM BEYOND TMS delivers capacity access, actionable intelligence and freight network control beyond traditional TMS capabilities for shippers and manufacturers. With ZUUM Automated Broker, freight brokers, third-party logistics providers, and freight forwarders can automate freight management, increase on-time delivery performance, improve customer satisfaction, and achieve higher profits to accelerate growth. 

Put That Coffee Down Interview with Mustafa Azizi

During the second day of the virtual conference, our CEO & Co-Founder, Mustafa Azizi sat down with Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle for an interview during their special episode of Put That Coffee Down. Azizi touched on ZUUM’s mission and our WHY — Project 72. He also emphasized the importance of drawing in new talent and looking after the existing freight work force.

Connect with ZUUM at our Virtual Booth

Event attendees were invited to ZUUM’s virtual booth where they could access our desks and connect with ZUUM.

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From Paper to Platform: Solutions Panel

ZUUM Transportation hosted the webinar, From Paper to Platform: Adopting Logistics Technology Through Collaboration & Partnerships on March 11th, 2021 where they invited industry experts, venture capitalists, executives, and founders to share their insight. Watch the full recording on-demand here.

For our Solutions Panel, Eric Johnson, the Senior Technology Editor from The Journal of Commerce moderated a discussion between Mustafa Azizi, CEO & Co-Founder of ZUUM Transportation; Kurt Hoppe,  formerly the Global Head of Innovation for Connected Cars from General Motors; John Fitzgerald, Vice President of Business Development from project44; and Bobby Harris, CEO of BlueGrace Logistics about how logistics companies have managed to weather the storm and what strategies they can employ to bring  more value to their customers.

Addressing disruption has been  primary concern for the industry as a whole, but was we move towards a post-COVID world they shared some of the biggest challenges included uncertainty, fragmentation, lack of digital technology, and mindset. While fragmentation existed prior to the global lockdowns, Hoppe highlights that inefficiencies were aggravated. Fitzgerald disclosed that 85% of U.S. companies  struggled due to lack of digital infrastructure. Azizi pointed to talent with the right mindset as a barrier to growth in the industry, but Johnson chimed in to suggest that the recent influx of VC funding has managed to bring in new talent into the industry.

The panel agreed that supply chain management, transportation, and logistics has been elevated in public conversations. This has led to more conversations with chief executives and a shift in focus from cost to service.

Breaking through skepticism and changing mindsets is a common obstacle for tech companies, including those in logistics and supply chain. Azizi and Fitzgerald advised dedicating time to educate potential customers on the employed technologies, quantify their business case and projected ROI, and foster champions within the prospect company.

When it comes to the idea of collaborating with your competitive set, the company executives acknowledged inclination to do so with the objective of delivering better service to their customers and advancing the industry as a whole.

At the close, Johnson poses the question: “Is there a way to keep the fragmentation and increase the collaboration?”

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From Paper to Platform: What Global and Domestic Logistics Technology Ecosystems Can Learn From One Another with Eric Johnson

ZUUM Transportation hosted the webinar, From Paper to Platform: Adopting Logistics Technology Through Collaboration & Partnerships on March 11th, 2021 where they invited industry experts, venture capitalists, executives, and founders to share their insight. Watch the full recording on-demand here.

Senior Technology Editor of The  Journal of Commerce, Eric Johnson leads coverage and analysis of technology’s impact on global logistics and trade. He shared some of his insight on what global and domestic logistics technology ecosystems can learn from one another during our webinar. He also regularly reports on how shippers, carriers across all modes, and logistics companies use software, as well as new concepts impacting core freight transportation processes like procurement, execution, visibility, and payment.

The transportation and logistics industry is deeply fragmented; solutions often specialize in modes of transportation and by domestic or international markets. There’s a growing demand for a single solution that caters to all modes and the market is looking to the tech sector to bridge the gap. Johnson states that a majority of the existing systems excel in a specific mode and that new software solutions perpetuate the divide between international and domestic solutions.

If we examine the geographic location of “logtech” innovation globally, we can see that logistics technology startups emerge near major ports. This is primarily due to the fact that these tech  ecosystems are built around the problems that occur in major port gateways.

In the US, innovation is much more dispersed. After companies adapted to remote work environments due to COVID, location  became less of a priority for startups. This has spurred increased economic growth to more regions outside of the typical innovation centers.

In the end, while location may seem increasingly less important in a post-COVID world, it may in fact determine your company’s long term success. Access to talent, domain expertise, and potential end users will be critical to achieving lasting growth. Logistics technology startups should consider that these key elements may be even more crucial than proximity to potential capital investment.

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From Paper to Platform: The Effects of Digitization on Supply Chain Management with Matthew Waller

ZUUM Transportation hosted the webinar, From Paper to Platform: Adopting Logistics Technology Through Collaboration & Partnerships on March 11th, 2021 where they invited industry experts, venture capitalists, executives, and founders to share their insight. Watch the full recording on-demand here.

We can all agree that 2020 threw all industries and professions into a frenzy. Matthew A. Waller is the Dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. He also joined our webinar,  From Paper to Platform to share some of his insight on how manufacturers reacted to the global disruption and what kind of approach they should take in terms of tech adoption.

First, he highlighted that many enterprise companies had digitization plans in place prior to lockdowns. As events unfolded, companies needed to quickly come up with solutions to minimize disruptions within their supply chains. These circumstances accelerated the digitization roadmaps. Dean Waller categorizes these projects as “forced experiments.”

He mentions how most supply chain leaders tend to establish standardized processes and then search for technology that complement processes that are in place. However, this is inefficient. Dean Waller recommends companies to evaluate available technologies first, and design their processes accordingly. This ensures that companies are utilizing tools that are best-in-class and that processes are fully optimized.

Dean Waller also looks at the effects of digitization on supply chain management from the perspective of a tech company. He advises tech companies that focus on a single segment of the supply chain still need to consider the shipper’s total cost. By doing so, these tech companies can better understand and position their capabilities and benefits in front of shippers.

Lastly, he also finds it important to note that studies suggest shippers are currently not balancing their freight expenditures in the most cost effective way. Therefore, technologies that enable shippers to better manage their shipping costs will prove to be the most successful.

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How to Leverage Technology to Meet Your Sustainability Goals

The transportation industry is the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. As companies launch internal sustainability initiatives, many forget that that road to sustainability remains a collaborative effort. For Earth Day this year, our CEO, Mustafa Azizi sat down with FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill for their “Put That Coffee Down” segment during the Net-Zero Carbon Summit to share how our technology helps companies measure and reduce their impact on the environment. 

First, Azizi introduces Project 72, specifically highlighting our Heal-O-Zone initiative & Corporate Responsibility efforts. Next, he shares examples of how ZUUM provides tools for all parties to monitor and manage their carbon footprint. For example, BEYOND TMS (our transportation management system for shippers) displays carbon emission hostposts based on their uploaded lane data. Carriers have access to our Backhaul Finder as a means to mitigate deadheading.

As freight technology companies race to develop a definitive solution for empty miles, Azizi expresses the necessary approach comes from the collective participation of all industry players. Enterprise shippers are already investigating how they can combine their lanes to reduce empty miles. 

In a perfect world, all shipper lanes would be aggregated and shared with all carriers to be organized and priced accurately, closing gaps in efficiency. However, the industry seems to be hesitant towards this type of concerted effort as it has the potential to create conflicts of interest among shippers. In an effort to dissipate this concern, we at ZUUM aim to lead by example and have therefore shared our technology with shippers, brokers, and carriers. Our goal is to unite all parties on one connected platform to drive greater efficiency for all.

Watch the video to learn about what’s next for ZUUM.