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Welcome to Splice Insights, where we share our thoughts on two of our passions, software and shipping. Gain perspectives on supply chain integrations, logistics process design, shipping challenges and ways to improve our global community.
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Unlocking Efficiency: API vs. EDI in Shipping and Logistics
APIs are emerging as the preferred choice for modern supply chains over EDI. This article explains why.
Chris Ruddick
Apr 4
Understanding the Differences Between APIs and Webhooks in Modern Data Integration
APIs and webhooks are related, but what’s the difference between APIs and webhooks, and when should you use one over the other?
Chris Ruddick
Jan 20
Case Study: Integrating Order-to-Delivery Automation to Multiple Warehouses
An international shipper  with complex global operations required seamless coordination between its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)...
Chris Ruddick
Nov 26, 2024
Breaking Down Data Silos in Supply Chain: How Splice Connects Systems for Efficient Logistics and Interoperability
Interoperability is a central tenent of Splice. When data moves easily between systems, the result is faster processes and lower costs.
Kevin Speers
Nov 7, 2024
Splice Exports Expands to Rail: Transforming Export Logistics with Rail Receiving Dates
Splice is excited to announce the addition of rail receiving to Splice Exports, further enhancing its ability to provide visibility into exp
Kevin Speers
Sep 15, 2024
Event-Driven Data Automation: An Elixir for Many Ailments in Shipping and Logistics
Event-driven automation creates a lot of value because it can affect so many aspects of shipping and logistics.
Chris Ruddick
Jul 5, 2024
Why Are Receiving Dates So Hard to Nail Down?
Our 2024 AgTC presentation on receiving dates and the various reasons they are hard to set and track. Spoiler alert: Using Splice will help!
Kevin Speers
May 31, 2024
What are Earliest Receiving Dates (ERD) and Cut-Off Dates in Export Container Shipping?
Let’s get into what earliest receiving dates (ERD)and cut-off dates entail and why they matter.
Kevin Speers
May 4, 2024
How Export Visibility Data Powers Container Shipping Success and Smooth Sailings
Export visibility data are key to success. Earliest receiving dates, cut-offs, and vessel schedules underpin good management and planning.
Kevin Speers
Apr 28, 2024
Navigating Export Demurrage at Marine Terminals: Understanding Costs and Solutions
This article delves into the intricacies of export demurrage at marine terminals, exploring its causes, costs, and potential solutions.
Kevin Speers
Apr 22, 2024
Drayage Operations for Export Logistics: The Importance of Knowing the Earliest Receiving Date (ERD)
Drayage is critical to export container logistics. A key factor to success are timely updates to the earliest receiving dates.
Kevin Speers
Apr 20, 2024
Greenabl and Splice Announce Partnership to Accelerate Global Supply Chain Decarbonization
February 26, 2024 — Greenabl, the logistics industry's leading partner in achieving global supply chain decarbonization, has joined...
Kevin Speers
Feb 26, 2024
The Exporter's News Digest - February 16, 2024
This edition hits several big topics for exporters: exchange rates, economic growth (or lack thereof), optimism in US logistics, the Red...
Kevin Speers
Feb 16, 2024
Demystifying Logistics iPaaS: Your Guide to Streamlined Business Integration
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses in supply chain, shipping and logistics are continually seeking ways to...
Chris Ruddick
Feb 9, 2024
Unlocking Data Automation Challenges in Supply Chain and Logistics
Splice recently announced a partnership with Turvo, and it speaks to the challenges of aligning data in supply chain and logistics.
Kevin Speers
Nov 18, 2023
U.S. Exports Outlook for the Remainder of 2023
The outlook for U.S. exports is anything but clear, but here are the macroeconomic and geopolitical factors that could affect performance.
Kevin Speers
May 26, 2023
How to Manage Detention and Demurrage in a Post Surge World
Detention and demurrage won't go away in a post surge environment. Knowing how to manage accordingly as new rules and regs roll out is key.
Kevin Speers
Jan 25, 2023
The Biggest Event in LogTech 2022: Lessons for 2023 Operators
Last year brought about many notable events in logistics tech, but perhaps the biggest was the dissolution of TradeLens.
Chris Ruddick
Jan 10, 2023
How Automation is Improving the Employee Experience
Automation drives effectiveness and efficiency, which are both staples in creating meaningful work for employees.
Kevin Speers
Nov 22, 2022
Why Splice?
Instead of hearing issues within the supply chain and logistics industry, we heard a call to action and created Splice.
Kevin Speers
Oct 28, 2022
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