Transporeon

JANUARY 25, 2019

Carrier capacity fluctuations: What’s being done to help shippers? Imagine you could see which carriers have empty capacity close by on your day of loading. Shippers will have to wait at least until next year for this new, highly effective method of tackling the carrier capacity crisis. Other markets may follow.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

The problem looms large for shippers and managers across the supply chain network, but the answer is out there – better utilization of smart data and automated processes. Shipping managers continue to struggle with capacity procurement during this time of industry-wide disruption . Poor data analytics cause disruptions.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2019

Starting with Location Data Creating a carrier system of records and intelligence system will be the first step towards freight brokerage digitization. Brokerages must think of an alternative data source outside of tribal knowledge to procure high quality and profitable carrier capacity.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Parade’s approach to capacity management is different from the rest in several ways. Parade is considered the top capacity management solution by most of the supply chain industry. Parade not only provides these key data points but also allows that data to be pushed to other programs to make audits and tracking easier.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 16, 2022

Proper transportation management and data leverage overcome the capacity constraints brought on by the pandemic, says Jason Lockard, senior vice president of BlueGrace Logistics. Given the capacity constraints caused by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic, creative thinking and smarter decisions are mandatory, Lockard says.

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Transporeon

JANUARY 25, 2019

Carrier capacity fluctuations: What’s being done to help shippers? Imagine you could see which carriers have empty capacity close by on your day of loading. Shippers will have to wait at least until next year for this new, highly effective method of tackling the carrier capacity crisis. Other markets may follow.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 18, 2024

Excel analysis of the new SONAR tool shows how truckload competes with rail intermodal by lane Prior to last month, SONAR data was available in two ways: by using the browser-based visualization tool or via an API connection. That data point and the muted intermodal spot rate of $1.17/mile, mile, which also includes fuel.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 17, 2022

This is further processed into even more intricate calculations for a computer to understand, which is all data. Data is raw facts, figures and statistics that is further processed to produce useful output, known as information. The exponential growth of data. Data-driven manufacturing and distribution.

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Parade

MARCH 22, 2022

Capacity Management for Freight Agencies? This feature shines a light on Parade’s capacity management for freight agents. Here’s Why Many Capacity Management Tools Don’t Serve Freight Agencies Not too long ago, capacity management simply didn’t work for freight agencies that provide logistics solutions to their agents.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

We follow an exhaustive list of supply chain and logistics blogs to make this possible. If you want to start learning, we suggest you check out these top logistics and supply chain blogs. Top Logistics and Supply Chain Blogs We Love. The site highlights trucking concerns, such as the capacity shortage, the talent gap, and more.

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Parade

JANUARY 21, 2021

In this post, we explore Capacity Management as one core piece of every digital freight brokerage’s operations. Why “Capacity Management”? The answer is a major paradigm shift that natively-digital freight brokers have embraced: a digital-first approach towards managing capacity. Manual outreach and booking.

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Parade

JANUARY 21, 2021

In this post, we explore Capacity Management as one core piece of every digital freight brokerage’s operations. Why “Capacity Management”? The answer is a major paradigm shift that natively-digital freight brokers have embraced: a digital-first approach towards managing capacity. Manual outreach and booking.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This begs the question: Even if the industry gets more truck drivers, just how much is enough to relieve the strain on trucking capacity? Robinson’s own technology and data from the largest network in the freight industry, help our customers stay on top of the trends that influence their supply chains. Analysis of employment data.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 26, 2024

This pulls the capacity from not only those direct markets, but surrounding areas as well. This is where being able to monitor tender data at the market level can become your secret superpower. Both markets see decent amounts of produce, but only one sees the wide swings in freight rejection volatility due to disparities in capacity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

Data for data’s sake lacks value, especially in the view of the supply chain. And across the market, submitted data becomes rapidly outdated. And in some industries, outdated data can have disastrous consequences. For instance, take the value added by more accurate data in the health industry.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2024

Navigate Operational Challenges: Gain a clearer understanding of drop trailer capacity, commodity trends, and lessons learned from recent market disruptions. Key Takeaways: Optimize Your LTL Experience: Discover actionable insights on adapting to evolving trends and improving efficiency based on expert advice and market shifts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 28, 2023

Key Takeaways: An Alternative to UPS and FedEx Mark Lavelle is the Chief Executive Officer at Maergo, a first-of-its-kind parcel delivery platform, purpose-built for branded direct-to-consumer delivery using modern technology and advanced data capabilities. In the podcast interview, Mark and Joe discuss alternatives to UPS and FedEx.

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Locus

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Simply providing discounts and a large wouldn’t cut it for long; consumers wanted orders delivered rapidly, and with a seamless, delightful experience that is augmented by retail capacity planning. This is easier said than done, as there are various challenges that plague dispatchers with respect to capacity management.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

With the proper use of data and freight analytics , contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. The incredible insights that accurate data has to offer combats volatility and unearths a clear understanding of what’s actually happening in the market. Those are the founding principles behind SONAR SCI Lane Acuity.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

We’ll publish every Tuesday right on the Cerasis blog and Freight Institute. Both shippers and carriers have historically used capacity swings in their favor to gouge the other. Transportation Management Data Resources. We hope you enjoy! The major problem with this is that the pendulum always swings back to the other extreme.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 5, 2023

Lack of data, lack of conviction and lack of organizational agility all conspire to keep companies from recognizing medium-term opportunities and challenges and responding decisively. It’s hard to find good data that provides a view into the next few months of consumer behavior and economic activity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

On this episode of #WithSONAR, current SONAR subscriber Greg Morrow, the Director of Operations for ARL Logistics , discusses the importance of using data to grow and strengthen carrier and customer relationships with co-hosts Kyle Taylor and Luke Falasca. SONAR provides that data. ARL shows them “the why behind the what.”

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 17, 2023

Third-party supply chain and freight market data has become an important tool for retailers, manufacturers and suppliers who want to redesign their networks, improve strategic planning, benchmark their transportation spend and the service they’re getting in return, and measure the efficiency of their facilities.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The FreightWaves’ SONAR data shows the Outbound Tender Volume Index (OTVI) remains up 25% year-over-year, hardly falling from its pre-July Fourth peak. How should a shipper read this data as a user or prospective user of SONAR? In addition to spikes in ecommerce volumes, the overall U.S.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 2, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) There are ample opportunities to take advantage of spot versus contract freight data insights. Spot freight provides a short-term way to source capacity and boost procurement outside of contracted rates whether TL or LTL. And as mentioned, that TMS data becomes a key SONAR data source.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

Transportation procurement remains a major problem for enterprises faced with the need for faster and more extensive capacity. Part of acting on them immediately derives from the size of the data collected and how it can be transformed into meaningful insights. Freight market data size consistency matters.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

Global trade data and shipping demand management are not just things that high-tech companies and international investors need to worry about. This focus makes proper use of global trade data and analytics so vital for continued recovery and growth throughout the supply chain network. Streamline data collection and analysis.

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Goods for the holiday shopping season are largely already stateside, which has led to a decline in our forward-looking ocean bookings data. Both factors highlight the very tight capacity environment heading into peak season, which will likely get even tighter during the next two months. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

This week, learn how freight market participants, especially those freight parties who are executing refrigerated shipping moves, rely on SONAR indices that show reefer freight data and activity. The reasons for a carrier to reject the load tender are: 1) lack of trucking capacity; and 2) the rate is too low.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

To reduce the risk of supply chain disruption , shippers need to know what it means for their operation going into the start of May and how to use the right services to find available capacity before the CVSA roadcheck storm arrives. Consolidate parcel and LTL freight to reduce wasted space and tap additional capacity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 10, 2021

FreightWaves SONAR is releasing new indices – Capacity Trend Market Scores and Capacity Trend Market Direction – to help shippers, carriers and brokers prioritize specific routes daily. Capacity Trend Market Scores Capacity Trend Market Scores are divided into two perspectives – shipper/broker and carrier.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Truck capacity is stretched tight and motor carriers are heading into peak retail season with a full head of steam. Truckstop.com’s market data also shows that spot rates have gone up an average of 20%, year-over-year, for all freight sectors. Transportation and logistics providers that can bring capacity are in high demand.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

This means we help the team answer questions about global production footprint design, such as “where should we build our breweries,” “where should we invest in capacity,” “how much capacity should we build on which location,” “what kind of equipment should we invest in” and “when should we invest.”. a non-alcoholic beer).

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Parade

JANUARY 27, 2022

One of the biggest benefits freight brokerages see from capacity management solutions is the ability to negotiate with their carriers for better rates on loads. In today’s , carrier-ruled market , where capacity is tight and rates are high, that’s more important than ever.

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Freightos

AUGUST 14, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The Port of Chittagong, Bangladesh’s major container hub, closed briefly and then operated below capacity for much of the week. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 2% to $9,480/FEU.

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 22, 2023

The trucking market has been characterized by an overabundance of capacity — and a stubborn lack of demand — since early 2022. This indicates that there is still plenty of capacity in the market to meet current demand. Relying on legacy data sources and lagging indicators simply does not offer the same advantage.

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Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

Parade’s new feature helps brokerages find carrier capacity in every quote, even the ones they don’t use. The New Parade Feature in a Nutshell The new feature focuses on showing customers not only capacity within their current network, but also other potential capacity our system has identified. There’s no shame in it.

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