The Alpega Blog for the latest industry insights

28.08.2024

Empowering Logistics: The Vital Role of Freight Exchanges

Introduction In today's dynamic and interconnected global economy, the logistics industry faces numerous challenges, including fragmented supply…

21.08.2024

Optimizing Freight Management with TenderEasy, A Guide for Procurement…

In the competitive procurement landscape, having the right tools makes a significant difference. TenderEasy is a comprehensive solution designed to…

05.08.2024

Navigating Procurement Challenges in the European Market: Five…

Procurement managers in the European market are navigating an increasingly complex landscape. Economic uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, rising…

30.07.2024

Domino Effect in Logistics: Precision and Planning

Imagine a game of dominoes. Each tile, carefully crafted and intentionally placed, contributes to a larger masterpiece, a chain reaction that…

08.07.2024

Unlocking Logistics Potential: Synergies Between Tendering,…

Tendering and Transportation Management System (TMS) platforms are essential components in the logistics and supply chain management industry. The…

04.07.2024

Alpega and Shippeo: Boosting Logistics Visibility for Yara

Discover the secrets of Yara's increased logistics visibility and operational excellence thanks to Alpega TMS and Shippeo partnership.

12.06.2024

Synchronizing the Chaos: Dock Scheduling Solutions for Seamless…

In the bustling world of logistics, where goods flow in and out of distribution centers with clockwork precision, the absence of automation can…

12.06.2024

From Stagnation to Empowerment: Unveiling Supply Chain Digitization…

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the digitization of supply chains has emerged as a critical factor for success. Yet, despite the…

12.06.2024

Revolutionize Pharma Logistics: 9 Top Reasons to Digitize Your Pharma…

The pharma supply chain faces significant challenges transporting raw materials and finished products from manufacturers to distribution centres.…

17.02.2024

2024 Challenges in the Logistics Industry and the Solutions

The logistics industry is not as simple as it used to be. Moving goods from A to B quickly and cheaply is still the main goal of logistics. But now,…

02.01.2024

Sustainable Freight Tenders: A Green Opportunity

Enterprises in Europe depend on inventive methods to incorporate sustainability standards into their freight procurement. Appropriate procurement…

14.12.2023

Navigating the Logistics Landscape for Transport Efficiency

In today's fast-paced business environment, the challenges of supply chain management have become increasingly complex. Benoit Gruber, VP of Product…

14.12.2023

The current state of Transport Management Systems

Benoit GRUBER, VP of Product Marketing of Alpega TMS, gave his expert opinion on the current state of Transport Management Systems (TMS) and the…

08.11.2023

Transportation Innovation in the Age of AI

The logistics and transportation industry has seen significant innovations in recent years, driven by advances in technology, changing consumer…

03.09.2023

At the Heart of… Transport planning

Explore the role of transport planning in supply chains. Alpega TMS optimizes routes, enhances reliability, & ensures cost-effectivity for resilient…

24.07.2023

At the Heart of… Logistics order management

Explore the benefits of efficient logistics order management. Learn how to centralize logistic flows, automate orders, and enhance global market…

15.06.2023

At the Heart of… Transport cost management

Learn about the challenges of transport cost management and how Alpega TMS can support you in keeping an overview of your freight costs at all times

07.06.2023

Alpega TMS, a Gartner recognized solution for Multienterprise…

Discover how Alpega TMS, the top supply chain software, enables end-to-end collaboration and ESG initiatives for sustainable supply chain management.

07.06.2023

Carbon Pricing on Road and Maritime Transport in the EU

The emissions trading system (ETS) is being extended to include emissions from maritime and road transport. Learn how you can prepare for carbon…

16.05.2023

At the Heart of… Logistics Sourcing and Procurement

Learn more about the advantages of logistics sourcing and procurement software. Improve efficiency and build a sustainable supply chain with logistics…

05.04.2023

At the Heart of… Logistics Visibility

By definition, logistics visibility is the ability to track and monitor the status and location of parts, components and products as they move along…

10.03.2023

ESRS - Implications for your Supply Chain | Alpega TMS

Learn more about the impact of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and how you can reach your green-transportation-goals with the…

09.03.2023

5 logistics challenges for 2023 (and how to beat them)

Learn more about logistics challenges in 2023 and how to solve them with the right transport management solution. Optimize your supply chain in 2023!

04.03.2023

At the heart of… Alpega TMS

The world and markets are changing, altering economic, geopolitical and ecological factors. If this applies to all businesses, it most certainly…

24.01.2023

Corporate Sustainability Reporting

Find out if your company is impacted by the New European Sustainability Reporting Standard (ESRS) and how Alpega solutions can support you in…

12.01.2023

Transport Management Strategy in Supply Chain | Alpega

Learn more about transportation strategies and discover how to evaluate your transport management strategy and build an effective transportation…

11.04.2022

Transport tech’s future: a first-hand report from SXSW 2022

Sven Bally, Director Digital Marketing Alpega Group, attended the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference in Austin, Texas to learn about the next wave…

02.03.2022

The quest for the antifragile supply chain | Alpega

"Antifragile" refers to systems that can not only resist, but gain from adverse effects. Read about the compelling supply chain applications for…

20.01.2022

Discover the ‘Digital Supply Chain Twin’ – why we think Gartner® is…

Get the facts on the Digital Supply Chain Twin - a supply chain planning capability essential for 2022.

20.12.2021

5 Logistics Challenges for 2022 (And How to Beat Them)

Discover the most crucial transportation and logistics challenges on the horizon for 2022.

14.09.2021

Seeking to reduce CO2 emissions? Start with proper measurement

Logistics activities are responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions. Better measurement practices are the first step to reductions – and a TMS can…

20.05.2021

How to protect your logistics network against volatility

In the first quarter of 2021, Alpega TMS partnered with Raconteur for a panel discussion with logistics experts from diverse industries. Their aim was…

04.02.2021

5 Logistics Challenges for 2021 (And How to Beat Them)

2020’s global disruptions gave the logistics industry a wealth of challenges to face in 2021. If the following five challenges have one thing in…

07.12.2020

Preparing your logistics for the impact of Brexit

There’s not much time to go before the UK's transition period comes to an end on 31 December 2020, and what it will mean for the logistics sector…

A man in an office using Alpega Analytics software to analyse his company’s transportation

07.09.2020

Why Implement a TMS Series - Part 3

TMS SaaS solutions and five reasons why you should seriously consider them

27.08.2020

Why Implement a TMS Series - Part 2

We will focus on the benefits of implementing a TMS solution and how it can impact your business for your organization and your supply chain…

17.08.2020

Why Implement a TMS Series - Part 1

You probably have heard about TMS solutions and how they are becoming one of the main digitalization tools in the supply chain.

22.06.2020

EXPERT INSIGHTS: MIKE BOGEN (PART 4)

Welcome to “Expert Insights” – an interview series where we talk with industry thought leaders and experts about different topics surrounding…

12.06.2020

EXPERT INSIGHTS: MIKE BOGEN (PART 3)

We talk with industry thought leaders and experts about different topics surrounding logistics and supply chain.

04.06.2020

How Digitalization Can Help Logistics in the Mining and Mineral…

A quick dive into the main challenges of supply chain management in mining today

26.05.2020

What Supply Chains Might Look Like after COVID-19

The global crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to transform traditional supply chain models.

20.05.2020

A sneak-peak at the growing TMS scene in 2020

A TMS (Transportation Management System) is a piece of software that helps businesses manage their logistics process. It streamlines shipping and…

19.05.2020

Expert Insights: Mike Bogen (part 2)

We talk with industry thought leaders and experts about different topics surrounding logistics and supply chain.

12.05.2020

Alpega strong position in Gartners MQ 2020 | Alpega TMS

Gartner recently published its Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems for 2020. We are in it!

08.05.2020

Planning and carrier contract compliance just got easier

Alpega’s Carrier Allocation Engine puts an end to the tedium of daily transportation planning.

04.05.2020

Alpega Group Supports the Transport Industry during COVID-19 Pandemic

Over the past weeks, COVID-19 has affected the world in ways we could have hardly imagined.

27.04.2020

Optimize your warehouse scheduling during the COVID-19 pandemic and…

Warehouses have seen an increase in the number of trucks waiting in line at their docks during COVID-19 crisis.

26.03.2020

Expert Insights: Mike Bogen (Part 1)

We talk with industry thought leaders and experts about different topics surrounding logistics and supply chain .

13.03.2020

Risk and impact on your supply chain of Corona virus

A TMS can reduce your logistics risk as global supply chains prepare for the impact of Corona Virus

25.02.2020

Discrete manufacturing transportation optimization | Alpega

Discover the challenges and solutions of discrete manufacturing transportation and how Alpega TMS can improve efficiency!

23.01.2020

Rapid ROI, Scalability and Sustainability in Transportation

Why implementing a TMS will cause a step change for your business

12.01.2020

Discrete manufacturing businesses see huge potential in ‘IIoT’

A look at the opportunities being uncovered in an increasingly connected manufacturing process

16.12.2019

Seven top blog posts from 2019

The past 12 months saw plenty of big changes in the transportation industry.

16.10.2019

inet TMS is SOC 2-compliant

As a cloud TMS provider, the highest level of information security is always a top priority. The fact that our customers can rely on this is…

14.10.2019

How digitalization is shaping transportation in the paper and packing…

A look at how leading companies are tackling transportation challenges in the paper and packaging sector

11.09.2019

Digital Transport Logistics event round-up

The German Logistics Association (BVL) and ALPEGA partnered for an event focused on identifying and seizing the opportunities and potential of…

04.09.2019

Optimizing agri transport: best practices | Alpega

Discover best practice when it comes to transportation in the agro industry! Download a free ebook and improve your transport processes!

26.07.2019

Supermarkets & grocery stores: complex proposition | Alpega

Retail logistics is tough - we take a look at how the latest transport technology can change that. Learn more about how Alpega can support you!

05.07.2019

B2C vs B2B transportation in retail | Alpega TMS

We all know B2C retail is going through a turbulent time, but what does that mean for shippers? Find out what B2B can learn from B2C for supply…

26.06.2019

Release 19.2 - many improvements and a webinar

We are excited to present our latest release, packed with innovations in inet’s solutions and introducing a series of customer-centric webinars…

26.06.2019

Efficiency: Slot Booking in seamless logistics | Alpega

Slot booking is a sometimes overlooked but pivotal link in the transportation chain. Learn more about slot booking and the impact on transport…

13.05.2019

Visibility and compliance – The agricultural industry’s transport…

We examine the key transportation challenges facing shippers in the agricultural sector

09.05.2019

Our product team explains how Slot Booking is getting Smarter

Ashton Goonting, product manager at Alpega explains how Transwide took its slot booking software to the next level

23.04.2019

What market trends are carriers most excited about? Transwide survey…

An insight into what carriers are thinking

18.04.2019

3 featured strengths of inet's TMS in Gartner's MQ

For eight years in a row, Gartner listed inet in its Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems – an annual comparison of the best TMS…

11.04.2019

Managing Brexit: Shippers relying on digitalisation to mitigate impact

How can shippers and carriers make the most of the UK leaving the EU?

01.04.2019

The importance of supply chain visibility Part Two

Real-time visibility is more than just knowing what’s going on. It’s the basis for understanding what can be improved and how to improve it. It allows…

26.03.2019

New UI for Container Management Solution | Alpega

As part of inet’s latest release, the inet Container Management solution presents a redesigned user interface, aligned with the previously launched…

21.03.2019

The highlights of the latest inet TMS release

We are excited to present the 19.1 version of the inet TMS, a release fully focused on usability, conversational user interfaces and performance.

18.03.2019

The importance of supply chain visibility Part One

Nele Campaert, product manager at Alpega, shares her thoughts on the importance of real-time visibility and how leading companies leverage…

18.03.2019

What market trends are shippers excited about? Transwide survey part1

Each year we ask businesses which emerging trends in the transport industry they’re most interested in. In this edition we hear what shippers have to…

01.02.2019

Transport procurement in 2019 – What will happen and what won’t

A look at future trends in transport procurement, including why robots won’t be running your procurement team… yet

31.01.2019

inet's 2019 Roadmap: user-centric solutions

Rigid roadmaps covering a whole year and Agile do not go together well. In line with a mindset of iteration and flexibility we address four main areas…

23.01.2019

4 milestones of 2018 to improve your supply chain

2018 was a year of transformation and standardization. Of the many changes implemented or initiated, here are 4 inet milestones to help our customers…

15.01.2019

Drowning in data – Making the most of supply chain analytics

It doesn’t matter whether you have a supply chain spanning hundreds of suppliers and multiple continents, or a local network, data needs to be…

26.12.2018

Highlights from Alpega’s blog network in 2018

Which blogs made the biggest splash this year? Find out!

29.11.2018

inet enhanced usability | Alpega TMS

The inet Transportation Management Solution will showcase a series of user experience improvements that we will offer to our customers within the next…

28.11.2018

Chemical logistics – where’s the innovation?

The chemical sector is not known for its ground breaking ideas, at least when it comes to designing supply chains, but why is that?

19.11.2018

Why you should invest in green logistics

You might think going green means missing out on profit opportunities, but many businesses have turned sustainable initiatives into bottom line…

30.10.2018

The chemical sector needs to start thinking about its customers

Established players need to start delivering added value if they’re going to compete with their cheaper competitors

04.10.2018

Freight cost management headaches: what surprises are in that invoice?

There it is on your desk – an envelope with an invoice inside. What are the chances that it matches perfectly with what you expected to pay when the…

11.09.2018

No. 4 Towards Collaboration: The Future Ecosystems

Once a prerogative of only the largest players, now a network of multiple smaller enterprises can impact the direction of an entire industry and…

04.09.2018

How blockchain technology will transform the supply chain

Blockchain drives a new industrial revolution. At least, that is what many people claim. Others are still questioning the disruptive potential of…

24.08.2018

Driving your ‘best-in-class’ transportation source-to-pay cycle

Transportation management includes several components, one of which is transportation procurement. But there is a need for more than a…

13.08.2018

Optimizing your working capital in the supply chain | Alpega

Working capital refers to the amount of money and assets that are required to run your day-to-day operations and are a sign of the health of your…

05.07.2018

Alpega enhanced by leading planning software

The integrated logistics software 4flow vista® for transportation planning and optimization enables cost reduction, visibility and automation and…

25.06.2018

inet joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance

BiTA’s mission is to develop standards and frameworks, connect thought leaders and promote education on the technology in the logistics industry. We…

05.06.2018

Trends in the Chemical Supply Chain | Alpega TMS

Explore how the chemicals industry tackles digitalization, balancing efficiency, customer expectations, and collaborative platforms for success

27.04.2018

Why the eTruck is Here to Stay

Although today they are still not to be seen on the roads, electric trucks will soon become a reality. What are the main factors that decide the speed…