230: Make smart, data-powered shipping decisions, with Sifted
Today I\u2019m joined by Caleb Nelson a leader at Sifted, a leading software platform that is using logistics intelligence to bring your business data-powered insights \u2013 so you can make smarter shipping decisions.
Sifted is the number one logistics data-science platform that empowers shippers to make smart, data-powered business decisions, and ultimately save money. Originally founded in 2005, Sifted merged with VeriShip in 2020, and the combination created a new model for managing transportation spend \u2014 one that brings together the power of self-service technology and transportation data science to help shippers navigate an increasingly complex shipping environment.
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IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[06.25] An overview of what Sifted does, and how it helps its customers.
\u201cIt\u2019s a very cool model, and it\u2019s unique\u2026 shippers are looking for ways to be more nimble and make smarter decisions.\u201d
[08.07] An explanation of Logistics Intelligence and the role it plays in the Sifted platform.
\u201cShippers are overwhelmed with data, but they\u2019re stuck in Excel hell!\u201d
[10.21] A closer look at Sifted\u2019s core solutions, what do they do and the challenges they address for customers.
\u201cA lot of customers focus externally when they can be making more cost-saving adjustments internally by focusing on what\u2019s happening in the four corners of their own business \u2013 and it\u2019s all in the data.\u201d
[15.40] The Sifted Score \u2013 how it works, and the benefits of addressing a business\u2019s overall shipping health.
[23.39] Why the merger between Sifted and VeriShip came about, and how it\u2019s boosted the company\u2019s overall offering.
\u201cIt\u2019s the perfect marriage between personnel and technology, with a client base that absolutely needs it.\u201d
[26.01] The current state of shipping, and how disruptions like COVID have impacted logistics digitization.shipp
\u201cOne thing that is consistent in transportation is change.\u201d
[31.55] What the next year or so will bring for the shipping industry.
[33.27] Sifted\u2019s ideal customer.
[34.38] Client case study: how Sifted helped a key customer make $2.5 million in cost savings across their \u2018undesirable\u2019 shipments.
[38.01] The future for Sifted.
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Head over to Sifted\u2019s website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Sifted and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube or Twitter, or you can connect with Caleb on LinkedIn.
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