March-April, 20176 logisticstechoutlook.comLinda James Managing Editoreditor@logisticstechoutlook.comCopyright © 2017 Valley Media Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.MARCH-APRIL, 2017Mailing AddressValley Media Inc.44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510 230 0396, F:510-894-8405 March-April, 2017, volume 02 - 03 Published by Valley Media Inc. To subscribe to Logistics Tech OutlookVisit www.logisticstechoutlook.com Managing EditorLinda JamesEditorial StaffSalesAaron PeterGeorge ThomasMerlin Watson Shiv ShankerVisualizerStephen ThomasAngela ParkerRay William ray@logisticstechoutlook.com510-974-2083Tony FernandesFreight Management SpecialEditorialGlobalization is fuelling the rapid growth of logistics networks today. While the improved networks lead to efficient supply chains, the complexity within those networks is exerting huge pressure on logistics service providers. This is making the role of Freight Management System (FMS) more relevant than ever today.Being an important part within the overarching transportation management systems, freight management is often considered as an area, if managed efficiently, can bring in huge cost benefits. As a result, innovative technologies--from robotic automation to IoT--are finding its place within FMS. Replacing manual processes, robotic systems are performing all the tedious and time-consuming tasks of picking up goods and placing them in warehouses. Further, the use of robotic technology to load and unload cargo into trucks, container ships and between distribution centers and delivery points is bridging the gap between customer demands and business needs, by eliminating the time constraints.With the adoption of innovative technologies, FMS is also facilitating a move towards sustainable logistics management. These systems help companies adopt practices that conserve energy and reduce the carbon footprint. From limiting the count of empty trucks traveling to distribution centers, to accurately measuring truckload capacity and preventing overloading, the software works in every aspect to save time and money, while reducing inefficiencies.While FMS is growing more sophisticated, what companies require today is the seamless, real time integration of its modules with backend ERP applications. These systems should be able to transfer data in real time, and assist the stakeholders in making intelligent decisions.On that note, we present to you a special edition on freight management. The companies featured in this issue provide innovative software along with strategies that can take your freight management operations to a better level.Let us know your thoughts.The Future of Freight Management*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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