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Supply & Demand Chain Executive Names ZuumApp Recipient of 2023 Top Supply Chain Projects Award

This award profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain.

IRVINE, CA—June 14, 2023 — Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, named Zuum App as one of the winners of this year’s Top Supply Chain Projects award, which profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain.

“From demand planning and forecasting to implementing the ultimate in warehouse automation, the past 12 months has seen companies within the supply chain and logistics space upgrade, enhance, adopt and adapt in order to achieve greater efficiency along the chain,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics. “That’s why it’s important today’s supply chains run on collaboration.”

“Companies partnered to implement each others’ software and technology and work smarter together. And, it’s these partnerships that have enabled many supply chain organizations to better manage inventory, reduce costs, retain employees, track data and analytics and build resilience for whatever disruptions may lie ahead,” Mayer adds.

You can find ZUUMAPP on the full list of Top Supply Chain Projects winners. 

About Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Supply & Demand Chain Executive and sister publication Food Logistics also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum.

About Zuum App :

ZUUM App is a logistics technology company based in Irvine, CA. Founded in 2016, ZUUM offers a shipper TMS, freight broker software, carrier TMS, and a mobile app for truck drivers that are connected within the Logistics Super Platform. These tools enable customers to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their logistics operations while automating their transportation networks. Our vision is to optimize logistics and streamline supply chains globally by defragmenting the industry. To learn more, visit zuumapp.com .

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Unlock the Power of Optimized Routing with Zuum App’s Waterfall Routing Guide!

Are you tired of the complexities of waterfall tendering?

 Are you Seeking a Smarter Way to Optimize Routing?

 “Introducing Our Waterfall Routing Guide at Zuum App!” 

Gone are the days of grappling with manual routing processes that leave you frustrated and burnt out. Our cutting-edge system takes the reins, providing you with an all-encompassing solution that simplifies the entire routing experience. Say goodbye to the hassle of individually planning every shipment leg, as our innovative technology enables you to effortlessly create batch routing guides, saving you precious time and resources.

But that’s not all – our A.I-Driven Waterfall Routing Guide is designed to revolutionize your logistics operations from top to bottom. We understand that efficiency is paramount, and our advanced system ensures faster tendering without the burden of memorizing carriers associated with each lane. It’s a seamless, intuitive process that allows you to focus on what truly matters – growing your business and serving your customers better.

The success stories are pouring in, with several Fortune 100 companies already experiencing unprecedented ROI through our user-friendly solution. Our built-in timer and custom branding options give you the flexibility and control you need to align the routing process with your unique business requirements.

Bid farewell to the days of managing multiple tools and systems; our all-in-one solution consolidates everything you need into a single, unified platform. It’s a logistical revolution, placing unprecedented power at your fingertips.

Picture a future where your logistics operations run like a well-oiled machine, where every aspect is optimized to perfection. That’s the reality we’re offering – increased efficiency, cost savings, and unparalleled performance. 

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Take Control of Your Pricing Strategy with ZuumApp’s Dynamic Smart Rate Tool!

We are thrilled to introduce you to one of the most powerful features of the Zuum App: the Dynamic Smart Rate Tool.

With this innovative tool at your disposal, you’ll have the ability to take control of your pricing strategy like never before, adapting with ease to the ever-changing dynamics of the transportation industry.

Real-Time Rate Adjustments: Navigating Market Fluctuations with Confidence

The transportation industry is notorious for its constantly shifting market conditions. To stay ahead of the curve, businesses need a TMS that enables real-time rate adjustments. You can do just that with Zuum App’s Dynamic Smart Rate Tool! Whether you deal with truckload, less-than-truckload, or any other mode of transportation, you can adjust your rates on the fly, no matter how the market fluctuates. This unprecedented flexibility ensures that your business remains responsive and agile, capturing opportunities and maximizing profitability.

Customization for Tailored Solutions

At Zuum App, we recognize that every logistics business is unique, with specific requirements and objectives. That’s why we empower you with your own digital rate and customer/carrier portals. With the Dynamic Smart Rate Tool, you can customize your pricing algorithm to align perfectly with your unique business needs. Say goodbye to rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions that hinder your growth. Zuum App’s tailored pricing experience allows you to offer rates that resonate with your customers and carriers, forging stronger partnerships and improving overall customer satisfaction.

Instant Rate Adjustments Made Effortless

Innovation should simplify, not complicate, your logistics operations. Zuum App understands the importance of streamlined processes, which is why we’ve incorporated the innovative bi/lever system into the Dynamic Smart Rate Tool. This user-friendly interface enables you to fine-tune your digital prices instantly without requiring any developer assistance. Take full control of your pricing strategy, respond swiftly to market changes, and make data-driven decisions to enhance your competitive advantage.

Data-Driven Insights: Enhancing Performance and Decision-Making

Data is the key to unlocking growth and success in the logistics industry. Zuum App’s win-loss feature provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of your rates, allowing you to track your performance and identify trends. Armed with this essential information, you can make data-driven improvements and necessary adjustments to optimize your success in the market. The ability to comprehensively understand your rate effectiveness and competition gives you a significant edge in this fast-paced industry.

Zuum App, Your All-in-One Transportation Management Solution

With the Dynamic Smart Rate Tool as one of the thousands of powerful features of the Zuum App, you get an all-in-one solution that streamlines and maximizes your transportation management processes. Elevate your logistics business to new heights of success with Zuum App’s cutting-edge technology. Say goodbye to static pricing models and embrace the future of algorithmic pricing that puts you firmly in the driver’s seat.

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Elevate Your Workforce with Zuum App’s TMS Employee Gamification, known as ZUUMANITY.

At Zuum App, we understand that motivated and engaged employees drive any successful organization. That’s why we are thrilled to introduce our innovative gamification system, Zuumanity, designed to enhance employee engagement and job satisfaction within the realm of transportation management.

Zuumanity stands out from other gamification systems due to its unparalleled customizability. We recognize that every company has unique values and requirements, so we have made it effortless for you to tailor Zuumanity to fit seamlessly into your organization’s culture. Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, Zuumanity can be customized and branded to align perfectly with your company’s identity.

By utilizing virtual coins as incentives, Zuumanity motivates employees to focus on key performance indicators crucial to your business’s success. These indicators encompass a wide range of metrics, including service quality, profitability, technology adoption, fraud prevention, and much more, and Zuumanity can also be directly tied to employees’ compensation, providing tangible and rewarding outcomes for their exceptional efforts.

However, the benefits of Zuumanity extend far beyond mere enjoyment. It is a powerful tool for employee retention and cultivating a thriving organizational culture. By recognizing and rewarding your employees’ achievements, Zuumanity boosts morale, enhances job satisfaction, and nurtures a strong sense of camaraderie among team members. It encourages healthy competition, promotes continuous improvement, and ultimately contributes to your company’s overall success.

Zuumanity is just one component of the comprehensive all-in-one solution offered by the Zuum App for your transportation management needs. We take pride in providing cutting-edge tools that streamline operations, improve efficiency, and optimize supply chain processes.

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Zuum’s Clients have been able to achieve 18 LPD Per Operator, Accomplishing more with fewer resources.

For brokers in the logistics industry, the use of an outdated transportation management system (TMS) can significantly limit their business’s potential. If your operators are only able to handle an average of 5-7 loads per day, it’s time to upgrade to a more efficient and productive solution. Zuum offers just that.

Zuum recognizes that the logistics sector undergoes continuous changes. Hence, we have created a state-of-the-art TMS platform that enhances efficiency and optimizes productivity.

Zuum’s Clients have been able to achieve 18 Loads Per Day Per Operator, Accomplishing more with fewer resources. Furthermore, a whitepaper study conducted by one of Zuum’s corporate clients has showcased the shortcomings of traditional TMS solutions in comparison to Zuum’s diverse offerings.

And also, our TMS system is designed with brokers in mind. We offer a range of features and tools that help you manage your operations more effectively, from real-time visibility and reporting to automated carrier matching and billing.

At Zuum, we recognize that every broker has distinctive requirements and preferences. Hence, our platform is adaptable and can be tailored to meet those specific needs. Our white-label TMS solution can be implemented swiftly and seamlessly, whether you seek to oversee your entire logistics operation or aim to enhance your TMS functionalities. With our comprehensive tools and specialized know-how, Zuum is equipped to support your success.

Our solution enables you to manage a larger volume of shipments and enhance your bottom line, as evidenced by a 592% increase in GP per operational headcount. With Zuum, you’ll have the power to streamline your operations, improve efficiency, and increase your LPD.

Don’t just take our words for it, experience the transformation for yourself. Contact Zuum today to learn more about how our TMS can benefit your business and take it to new heights.

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How $12.58 Million in Seed Funding Accelerates Digital Transformation in a $1.6 Trillion Industry During a Global Pandemic

logistics technology with interconnected freeways in the back

NEWSWIRE PRESS RELEASE  UPDATED: OCT 13, 2020 09:00 PDT

The challenge COVID-19 is posing to global supply chains is unprecedented, drastically impacting demand, supply, manufacturing and transportation simultaneously. These sudden changes and resulting daily freight cost fluctuations force companies to evolve. Can new logistics technology, like ZUUM’s Logistics Super Platform, funded through venture investments, help businesses survive? Will the pandemic usher in the next efficiency revolution in logistics? ​

“COVID-19 has interrupted global supply chains, leaving businesses scrambling for new ways to keep operations running. During this unprecedented crisis, finding innovative ways to help communities and businesses is more important than ever. Our recent funding is enabling ZUUM to focus on bringing new, more efficient real-time solutions to the logistics and transportation industry,” says ZUUM Transportation COO and co-founder Matt Tabatabai.

Transportation and logistics perform some of the most vital services in the industrial world. Logistics account for approximately 8% of all economic activity in the USA, or $1.652 trillion in expenditures last year alone, according to the CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals) 2020 report. 

ZUUM Transportation recently completed a second round of seed funding at $8.58 million for a total raise of $12.58 million to date. The seed funding accelerates technology innovation in logistics, launching the first Logistics Super Platform (LSP). ZUUM’s LSP connects a transportation management system for shippers, a digital freight broker software, a carrier TMS, and mobile driver application with a digital freight marketplace. ZUUM provides critically needed efficiency, real-time visibility, and higher productivity to help transportation businesses survive during COVID-19 and cope with the highest freight cost fluctuations in recent history.

“We have been working with the ZUUM team to help us digitize certain aspects of our brokerage. They have been great to work with and brought immediate value and quick deployment. These guys are the real deal,” says Dan Curtis, president of BNSF Logistics.

Venture Funding Accelerates the Digital Transformation in Logistics

“We are humbled and inspired by the investors who share our vision and believe in our mission, including Estes Express Lines, BNSF Logistics, Plug and Play Ventures, Logifruit of Spain, Estes Forwarding, SAIC Ventures, and Holman Growth Ventures,” states Mustafa Azizi, CEO of ZUUM Transportation, Inc.

Transportation in the U.S. is highly fragmented, requiring the coordination of  3.5 million commercial drivers, 565,000 manufacturing businesses, 700,000 carriers, and 17,000 freight brokers. COVID-19 has amplified this fragmentation which calls for closer collaboration among all participants.

To optimize complex supply chains and to react to the challenges of this pandemic, manufacturers have been looking for new technology solutions. Many of the current logistics software companies emerged during the great recession more than 10 years ago. Since then, digital technology has evolved even further, but supply chains are still not fully integrated and digitally connected, as businesses continue to use legacy software.

A few companies are attempting to disrupt traditional freight logistics by building digital marketplaces to aggregate capacity. They rely on eliminating freight brokers to reduce cost. However, broker expertise remains essential to reacting to daily capacity and cost changes. In contrast, ZUUM is creating value by connecting all participants and creating efficiency through automation, workflow integration and transparent information flow – not just capacity aggregation. Their business model is based on partnering with shippers, brokers, carriers, and drivers and bringing their knowledge, expertise, and capacity onto one universal platform. 

Digital Integration Creates Efficiency and Drives Defragmentation

Since its founding in 2016, ZUUM has grown to deliver thousands of freight-loads per month for more than 235 shippers, including several Fortune 500 companies. Freight is booked on an integrated logistics platform, matching shippers with vetted carriers. Automated bidding & dispatch, dynamic pricing, track & trace, workflow automation, document management, accounting, and predictive reports & analytics help maximize productivity. Universal connection through EDI and API connects both legacy and recent systems, including ERP, TMS, accounting, warehousing and other existing software. ZUUM offers the most comprehensive solution in the market to date and the first digital broker-in-the-box software. 

“We invested into ZUUM because of the agile, comprehensive technology suite they have developed. We anticipate strong demand from shippers, brokers, and carriers worldwide. ZUUM leadership has deep industry knowledge and a true partnership mindset. We look forward to expanding our cooperation,” says Pat Martin, VP Corporate Sales & Strategic Planning, Estes Express Lines (largest, privately owned freight shipping company in North America).

Solving Unprecedented Market Uncertainty and Freight Rate Fluctuations

With ongoing uncertainties in supply and demand due to COVID-19, freight rates have been fluctuating and finding capacity has become even more challenging.

ZUUM’s Logistics Super Platform is fully integrated and digitally connected, providing real-time capacity and freight visibility. Instant dynamic price quotes and automated notifications to all parties make ZUUM’s Digital Freight Marketplace the solution built for these volatile environments. Automated load matching, instant smart pricing, and tender acceptance enable fast response to freight price changes. Meeting demand efficiently and managing the transportation of goods and products from point of origin to point of consumption required a more seamless coordination of resources and businesses. ZUUM enables the efficient flow of information by connecting all logistics parties, ultimately establishing the synergy needed to drive the industry forward. ZUUM has grown rapidly since its inception and is projected to exceed a 300% growth rate in 2020. 

About ZUUM Transportation Inc.

ZUUM Transportation, Inc. is a rapidly growing tech startup transforming the logistics industry. Their vision is to optimize logistics and streamline supply chains globally with one efficient, automated, and easy-to-use super platform. Centralized information flow provides actionable intelligence, capacity aggregation provides instant access to vetted carriers, and back-office automation reduces errors and maximizes productivity. ZUUM combines a digital freight marketplace with a shipper TMS, broker SaaS, carrier TMS, and mobile driver app.

ZUUM – AUTOMATE YOUR FREIGHT™

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Real-time Supply Chain Solutions for Hurricane Delta

hurricane delta ravaging in cayman island

Communities in the middle of rehabilitation following Hurricane Laura six weeks ago now face a new threat. Authorities were alerted of the formation of Delta early Monday, October 5 in the Caribbean and “by Monday night it was already at hurricane strength. As of the 8 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center the system had sustained winds of 75 mph, having rapidly intensified 30 mph in just 9 hours.” reports CBS News.

While Hurricane Delta is expected to be less destructive than Hurricane Laura, it has been classified as a Category 3 storm in which The National Hurricane Center notes “devastating damage will occur.” Potentially impacted areas include states in the U.S. Gulf Coast, more specifically Louisiana and Texas.

“In a Category 3 hurricane, winds range from 111 to 129 mph. There is a high risk of  injury or death to people, livestock and pets from flying and falling debris.” reports Time. Hurricane Delta is the 10th hurricane to hit mainland United States in 2020, making this year the highest concentration of storms to make landfall “after 1916, which saw nine landfalls.”

As the number of unforeseen circumstances (from a global pandemic to natural disasters) continues to rise, the supply chain and transportation industry must prioritize preparation and swift action to lessen possible repercussions.

The best case scenario includes having enough time to prepare and execute an emergency disaster plan. When time is limited having access to real-time data will be imperative to adjusting strategy to mitigate potential losses. Placing an emphasis on proactive rather than reactive efforts will be key.

Real-time Visibility

Material Handling & Logistics News advises “you should aim to achieve visibility and transparency into all elements of your supply chain, including the status of vendor bookings, purchase orders and the movement of inventory, using an automated system which updates data instantly rather than relying on manual updates which are slow, error-prone and out of date.”

ZUUM’s interconnected platforms directly address these shortcomings in manual communication with our digital document management and automated notifications. These features enable manufacturers to view the load status of all their shipments in one place at the same time, allowing them to focus on drivers carrying shipments.

Real-time ETA

Aside from understanding where shipments are from an operations standpoint, shippers and freight brokers are also able to see the progress of a shipment from a geographical perspective. ZUUM displays the driver’s real-time ETA on the shipper TMS, broker software, and carrier TMS so that all parties can coordinate effectively and efficiently. In the case of hurricane Delta, any drivers traveling through Louisiana and Texas may be rerouted or advised to halt and find shelter. Once the storm passes, carriers can then notify drivers when warehouses are available to receive their shipments. Through ZUUM’s predictive analytics, each party will have visibility into a more accurate estimated time of arrival.

ZUUM’s Logistics Super Platform was intended to give supply chain and transportation professionals greater insight into their businesses. ZUUM offers the most comprehensive solution in the market to date and designed to help navigate events such as Hurricane Delta.

References:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-delta-united-states-gulf-coast-this-week/

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutgloss.shtml#HURRICANE

https://time.com/4946730/hurricane-categories/

https://www.mhlnews.com/global-supply-chain/article/22055431/how-the-supply-chain-can-thrive-in-the-face-of-natural-disasters

https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/07/weather/historic-storm-hurricane-delta/index.html

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Technology in the Trucking Industry: What the Future Holds

The trucking industry is an example of a significant business vertical where technology can help optimize segments of an industry while also benefiting our planet and our society. Previously, transportation mainly relied on a classic model consisting of transportation infrastructure, fragmented technology, and more than 700,000 carriers with fewer than 20 trucks in the US alone. However, like with every other industry, companies have had to change with the times. The constant changes in tech have pushed those in logistics to diversify and transform in order to maintain a competitive advantage. Today, advances in technology promise to provide solutions to some of the industry’s biggest obstacles. 

How can technology solve these issues in the logistics industry? Let’s dive right in for a brief overview. 

1. The Driver Shortage

Always at the forefront when discussing what plagues freight, the driver shortage is a real issue for the industry. With drivers and employers butting heads over profits, and the American Trucking Association having officially recognized an ongoing shortage, companies in the meantime are at a loss of what to do. A layered situation, the shortage is not something that has appeared overnight, and it can’t be resolved overnight either. Today, there are only two solutions: Adding capacity by adding drivers & trucks or making what is called dark capacity accessible to shippers through technology.

Training drivers takes time and is costly. Technology, like Digital Freight Marketplaces, can be implemented faster, and instantly solve the problem of capacity access, as long as empty miles and unused capacity still exist. DFMs like the ZUUM DFM just require more adoption, where more shippers start to use DFMs for both dedicated and spot freight. The resulting increase of capacity utilization and resulting fewer empty miles also have a positive effect on carbon emissions. ZUUM’s new backhaul finder is a great example of technology that can alleviate the capacity problem for shippers, while increasing profitability for carriers by adding paying loads instead of empty miles.

In the future, automated trucking – either driver assisted autopilots or fully self-driving trucks – are also a solution that may be able to reduce the size of the problem. Some self-driving trucks are being tested today and may be more common on our roads within the next decade. According to Chuck Price, Chief Product Officer at TuSimple, “their new autonomous trucks can see forward over a half mile, farther than any other autonomous system in the world, and that they can run during the day, the night and even in the rain.” This technology could reduce the capacity problem, especially during times when transportation demand is high, as a temporary supplement to the truckers on the road today.

2. Lack of Efficiency

Time is money, and money is time. Regardless of where you work, almost every businessman will tell you the same thing. The good news is, there are countless ways to improve efficiency at every step of the way, thanks to different technology solutions. We can see this at the ground level, such as by using truck scales: they allow workers to weigh the shipment as they are simultaneously loading and unloading it, versus having to manually carry it back and forth in order to weigh it. Saving your worker’s time and energy helps ensure that they are happier at work and makes it so that the surplus is being reinvested elsewhere, thereby benefiting the employer. Software and driver apps that help truckers find the cheapest available gas, improved GPS features, and automated freight matching are all key improvements that help further freight.

3. Legacy Tools

The few technological enhancements in trucking are often legacy tools that has not been updated for years. New logistics technology companies are emerging and are offering innovative solutions. Software-as-a-Service, or SaaS, has been a game changer for many fleet management companies. From maintenance, route planning, trend analysis, and real-time updates on the shipment process, SaaS has made it possible for companies to go online and subscribe to a service without being locked in for years, potentially missing out on further technological innovation. Being internet-based increases accessibility and lets multiple parties make use of the software. A 2016 survey reported that over 60% of companies were already using SaaS, making it a welcome addition to technology that has improved trucking on a significant scale. 

At ZUUM Transportation, we believe that the future is in the details, and those details can be found in the technology that we choose to invest in. Learn more about our technology solutions here.

Related Sources:

https://www.mytruckpulse.com/blog/technology-innovation-in-trucking-industry.html

https://www.ttnews.com/articles/ai-trucking

https://hackernoon.com/5-future-transportation-technologies-that-will-boom-or-bust-in-2019-b5ee59f7f8f

https://interestingengineering.com/automated-trucks-are-coming-much-sooner-than-you-think

https://www.softwareadvice.com/resources/fleet-management-trucking-technology-trends/

https://www.geotab.com/blog/benefits-of-saas/

https://www.computereconomics.com/article.cfm?id=2253

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Laura & Logistics: A Road to Recovery Ahead

Hurricane Laura and streets covered in water

2020 feels like it’s been an impossibly eventful year. From a pandemic and fires to political upheaval, murder hornets, and a hurricane, it continuously seems like nothing else could impact us. However, the US just experienced category 4 Hurricane Laura ravaging the Texas-Louisiana coast. With wind speeds of over 145 mph, CNN describes Laura as, “the most powerful August hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico since Katrina hit 15 years ago.”

This is how the National Hurricane Center describes hurricanes of this magnitude:  

“Well-built framed homes can sustain severe damage with loss of most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls. Most trees will be snapped or uprooted, and power poles downed. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.”

CBS News reports that “at least 20 million people are in the storm’s path and over half a million people have been ordered to evacuate.” Although Louisiana and Texas are no stranger to experiencing hurricanes, this is the first time since we began keeping record that a category 4 or 5 hurricane has hit these particular areas. Officials worry that not enough people are taking the hurricane seriously and evacuating as ordered. NPR has published Nic Hunter’s, Mayor of Lake Charles’s statement as follows: 

“I will be brutally honest,” he said, “we are very concerned that not enough people are evacuating.” These are comments following Texan Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement that “the power of Hurricane Laura is unprecedented.” Evacuation poses a problem for the population affected by Laura since the storm surge is already set to cause extreme damage, and any delay in evacuation could see the roads flooding before everyone is able to get out. And once wind speeds reach about 40 mph, driving on the roads becomes unsafe to the point where it would be difficult for even law enforcement to reach you. 

COVID-19 and Hurricane Laura

To add to the complications, COVID-19 still thrives during August 2020, and Hurricane Laura does nothing to give it pause. CNN news sources spoke to relevant officials from Texas and Louisiana, where they shared details on how they are attempting to stem coronavirus related issues and simultaneously keeping as many people as they can safe. This includes securing hotel rooms with limited guests rather than providing the normal shelter housing and having extra buses to transport people while implementing social distancing measures. It also means a pause in testing, during an especially crucial time when schools are reopening. 

The Impact on Freight

As for the impact to logistics, companies began repositioning freight as early as last week in preparation for Laura. One concern is the blow expected to be endured by the energy sector of the US. “[The hurricane] has prompted 82% of oil output and 57% of natural gas production in the Gulf of Mexico to be shut, according to the Interior Department’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement.” The lack of production indicates a possible increase in fuel prices as a result of decreased supply, which also happened after Hurricane Harvey hit Houston in 2017. This, in turn, has an inevitable impact on fuel and load adjustments.

As written by Freight Waves, “The potential for disruptions to the nation’s fuel and shipping infrastructure is significant, according to Ben Ruddell, director of the FEWSION project at Northern Arizona University. […]

Downed trees and road closures are major concerns along Interstate 10, according to Mark Russo, chief science officer for Riskpulse, an Austin, Texas-based supply chain analytics firm. I-10 runs east-west through Louisiana and Texas. Russo said during a Tuesday webinar briefing by Riskpulse that high winds and flooding could also close some stretches of Interstate 45, which stretches from Dallas to the Gulf Coast.”

It is highly encouraged that anyone who may be affected by Hurricane Laura follow the guidelines provided to them by their local and national officials. Stay safe and tuned in for more relevant information. 

Related Sources:

https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/26/us/laura-evacuations-covid-19/index.html

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/transportation-logistics-sector-braces-for-hurricane-laura

https://www.ttnews.com/articles/storm-laura-set-slam-us-energy-coast-major-hurricane

https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/hurricane-laura-storm-track-path-forecast-today-2020-08-26/

https://www.supplychainquarterly.com/articles/3823-truckload-traffic-jumps-as-shippers-move-freight-away-from-hurricane-laura

https://www.npr.org/2020/08/26/906203511/hurricane-laura-forecast-to-bring-unsurvivable-storm-surge-as-category-4-storm

https://www.npr.org/2020/08/26/906145033/parts-of-texas-including-galveston-brace-for-hurricane-laura

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FreightWaves Reports: ZUUM ‘Unites and Defragments’ Digital Logistics

Tables showing freight technology with trucks in the background

ZUUM Transportation announced a second round of seed funding at $8.58 million as the industry rush to automate and streamline freight processes continues unabated.

Linda Baker, Senior Environment and Technology Reporter of FreightWaves, interviewed our COO & Co-Founder, Matt Tabatabai, about the future of transportation.

The ZUUM story began in 2016. A digital marketplace connecting shippers and carriers was launched first, followed by a broker-in-a-box solution that allows freight brokers to automate and scale. The modules are now part of the first logistics super platform: A comprehensive platform that includes a shipper transportation management system (TMS), broker software, carrier TMS and mobile driver app.

ZUUM Leadership

While many of the new logistics technology entrants originate in Silicon Valley — and don’t necessarily understand the complexity or the relationship-based nature of moving freight — ZUUM’s executive team has deep roots in logistics as well as in technology development. That combination has informed ZUUM’s collaborative approach to freight and freight technology.

An example of the “connect and streamline” approach is the company’s broker-in-a-box solution, which is designed to help freight brokers who feel threatened by technology. The solution allows traditional freight brokers to digitize and automate their business. Replacing time-consuming manual check-calls, tasks and customer updates with automated notifications maximizes productivity and frees up time.

Accelerating Logistics Innovation

Today, the company has launched seven products on its logistics super platform, enabling freight matching, automated bidding, dispatch, track and trace, workflow automation, digital document management, accounting & payment integration, as well as predictive reports and analytics.

ZUUM is currently automating freight for 235 active customers, including several Fortune 500 companies, and 20,000 carriers on its network. This success is supported through strategic partnerships with investors and other organizations in transportation. 

ZUUM’s latest fundraising round included participation from logistics companies such as Estes Express Lines, BNSF Logistics and Estes Forwarding, as well as SAIC Ventures and Holman Growth Ventures.

“Partnering and collaborating with shippers, brokers, carriers and drivers is our business model,” Says Matt Tabatabai, Co-founder and COO of ZUUM. “We create value by connecting and defragmenting – not by replacing American jobs.” 

ZUUM is accelerating logistics innovation. The raised funds are used for faster growth through sales and marketing, while also developing more features on the technology platform. 

Read full article at FreightWaves.com.