Technology Archives - Odyssey Logistics https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog-insights/technology/ Multimodal Services for Resilient Supply Chains Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:39:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-blue-favicon-32x32.png Technology Archives - Odyssey Logistics https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog-insights/technology/ 32 32 How Odyssey uses AI for more competitive freight pricing https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/how-odyssey-uses-ai-for-more-competitive-freight-pricing/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:19:31 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=26046 Tightening cycles are proving that freight contract management is no longer just a procurement exercise. It is a data and technology problem — one that requires real-time market visibility, continuous performance benchmarking, and contracting frameworks that can respond as capacity conditions change. While other providers, and even tech companies looking to enter the logistics field, boast about their future ability to do this, Odyssey Logistics has heavily invested in data technology and delivers advanced capabilities are a core part of its customer solutions.

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]]> Why chemical manufacturers are outsourcing sample fulfillment https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/why-chemical-manufacturers-are-outsourcing-sample-fulfillment/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:31:57 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=25764 Supply chain challenges are nothing new, and chemical buyers have learned to read the signals. They're watching everything — lead times, accuracy of the shipment, quality of the product and how quickly you respond to requests. Sample delivery speed has become one of those signals. Get a sample to them in 24 hours and you look operationally sound. Take two weeks and they're already wondering if you can reliably deliver bulk orders.

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]]> Positioned for continued growth: Odyssey’s vision for 2026 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/positioned-for-continued-growth-odysseys-vision-for-2026/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:49:44 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=25631 2025 was a year of significant progress for Odyssey. We strengthened our leadership team, sharpened our commercial focus, and invested in technology and our capabilities that support long-term success for our customers.

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]]> How to tell the difference between data and insight https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-data-and-insight/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:07:50 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=25595 The gap between data and insight isn't technical — it's structural. When information lives in separate systems, you're making decisions based on incomplete pictures.

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]]> Why your LTL strategy is costing you money (and how to fix it) https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/why-your-ltl-strategy-is-costing-you-money-and-how-to-fix-it/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:33:53 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=25560 If you’re a truckload shipper moving into LTL, here’s the hard truth: much of the knowledge you’ve learned from truckload will not apply. And that knowledge gap could be expensive. Here are six of the most common LTL mistakes — and how Odyssey’s approach can help you avoid them.

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]]> Finding Control in Tariff Turbulence with Multimodal Logistics https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/finding-control-in-tariff-turbulence-with-multimodal-logistics/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:36:36 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=25491 Shippers are facing unpredictable market conditions, with rolling tariff announcements that force changes on the fly. The large size of many tariffs has shippers scrambling to respond, but the bigger challenge is their unpredictability — will they be temporary or permanent?

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]]> Beyond incremental change: How AI could rewrite the rules of logistics https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/beyond-incremental-change-how-ai-could-rewrite-the-rules-of-logistics/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=25412 When we began our project to create our centralized data lake, the goal was straightforward: unify Odyssey’s information streams and eliminate silos that were artificially dividing our business.

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]]> Building smarter supply chains through sharper data https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/building-smarter-supply-chains-through-sharper-data/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:53:34 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=25205 Recently, my role at Odyssey expanded — from CIO to include Chief Digital Officer. This title shift signals a broader evolution at Odyssey: We’re accelerating investments in digital infrastructure to extend the reach of our customers and help them see deeper into their freight.

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]]> Fewer regulations, higher expectations https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/fewer-regulations-higher-expectations/ Fri, 09 May 2025 22:06:56 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=25142 There is a shift happening in logistics today — especially for companies managing chemicals, metals, and other high-risk materials. While regulations on transportation emissions remain limited, expectations around sustainability and reporting are rising quickly.

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]]> Unity, growth, and customer success: Reflections on two years leading Odyssey https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/unity-growth-and-customer-success-reflections-on-two-years-leading-odyssey/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:45:23 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=25096 This month marks two years since I stepped into the role of CEO at Odyssey. It’s a personal milestone — but more importantly, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the transformation we’ve driven as a company and what that means for our customers moving forward.

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