FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 7, 2024

For shippers, the approach to transportation procurement is evolving. This approach is cumbersome and fraught with challenges such as limited visibility, inefficient data management and difficulties in bid analysis. This not only makes the process more efficient, but also reduces the likelihood of errors and enhances productivity.

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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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Freightos

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

One of the key themes that emerged was the growing importance of data standards and integrations. But the volume of available digitalized data, and the number of tools, solutions and platforms that supply chain stakeholders are using (juggling?) The rate of tech adoption in logistics continues to grow. are growing too.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

How to Improve Exception Management with End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility. Original article: How to Improve Exception Management with End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility. As an added bonus, we offer five sure-fire ways an end-to-end visibility solution can help improve exception management in any supply chain. Lost revenue.

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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

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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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Spend Management Takeaways SAP continues to invest in using generative AI to improve the user experience. SAP is embedding its generative Joule across the SAP Ariba source-to-pay solution portfolio to make it easier for their customers to manage routine inquiries, such as status updates, summarization, and frequently asked questions.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

Supply chain professionals responsible for transportation procurement at Fortune 500 companies focus on three things – budget forecast accuracy, service scores and primary tender acceptance. Advancements in tender data science and paid market data now power SONAR SCI (Supply Chain Intelligence) Lane Acuity Plus.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Data and freight analytics platforms play a pivotal role in freight forecasting. Obviously, the ability to improve truck and trailer order forecasting offers excellent value for carriers. Data and analytics platforms assemble and organize data for meaningful, actionable use.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

This is particularly true for truckload shipping procurement. 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. Read on to see how these innovations can help with truckload shipping procurement.

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EazyStock

JUNE 23, 2022

What is big data? All successful businesses use data to develop strategies and review their outcomes. But as the number of systems being used increases, the amount of data available for consumption and analysis grows exponentially. Unstructured data isn’t as accessible to search or export and is often text-heavy.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 8, 2021

This means that the industry continues to move in the direction of improved shipping technology. The abundant data sources can make the process of assessing the market more difficult than necessary. Shippers and carriers should make more definitive decisions in selecting their data sources.

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Freightos

JANUARY 30, 2024

More Resources Home January 30, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Freightos Air Index data shows that China – N.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. Freight management parties need to understand why procurement falters without technology and how technology can boost sourcing across all industries.

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Freightos

MARCH 12, 2024

More Resources Home March 12, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices fell 20% to $3.97/kg

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Why Retailers are Prone to Supply Chain Attacks Vast and Rich Data for Hackers : Retail and FMCG businesses have a large customer base. Logistics management systems will typically have all customer data and this information is what cybercriminals are after. No customers want that.

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WorkWave

MARCH 19, 2024

Solutions Worth Considering To address these challenges, businesses are turning to innovative solutions such as route optimization software and real-time tracking systems – like RouteManager. By optimizing routes, businesses can reduce fuel consumption, minimize delivery times and improve overall efficiency.

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Locus

JUNE 24, 2024

.” The 2024 Market Guide noted that “New digitalization initiatives, the increasing adoption of e-commerce, and the need to optimize transportation costs to improve the end-consumer experience and increase brand engagement are some of the challenges LMD solutions must solve. Take a look at our demos!

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WorkWave

JUNE 27, 2024

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that the demand for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is expected to grow by 2% from 2021 to 2031, yet the supply is not keeping pace. Route optimization also helps reduce fuel consumption and maintenance costs, contributing to the overall profitability of the business.

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Log-hub

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As per the ATRI data, the overall marginal expenses for trucking marked a significant of 21% increase in the year 2023. To jump straight to the point, some basic strategies for handling rising transportation costs, which we’ll cover in this Playbook, are related to optimal network design and route optimization.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

Despite this, there’s a wave of optimism for 2024 sweeping across importers and exporters. About 46% of importers expect demand to stabilize, and 41% even anticipate an improvement. This optimism is buoyed by the fact that 55% of importers have their inventories in check, anticipating a stronger freight demand in the coming year.

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WorkWave

JUNE 17, 2024

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Search engine optimization (SEO) is the practice of enhancing a website’s visibility and ranking in search engine results. A significant aspect is optimizing website content with specific keywords. Manage a variety of business tasks while also growing your business.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

On the episode you’ll hear: What is Hannah’s advice for retailers who want to reinvent themselves and perhaps what should they consider to stay optimized in shipping? What trends are you seeing for retailers in the use of technology to help optimize their supply chain and transportation networks? Request a SONAR Demo.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 9, 2022

This is where supply chain digitalization projects can help to automate simple processes, improve efficiency and save money. Finding optimal healthy stock levels isn’t easy. With accurate demand forecasting information, inventory managers can set optimal stock levels to meet demand while keeping costs to a minimum.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 5, 2021

Among enterprise companies, one critical aspect of successful negotiation and capacity procurement is a better predictive outlook of both spot and contract truckload rates. Tracking market trends within truckload rates relies heavily on data and analysis. Data-driven insights provide a rubric for guiding RFP processes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 18, 2024

The intuitive augmented reality app provides data visualization and error analysis by merging machine, sensor and diagnostic information with the real environment using technology most people carry in their pocket. SICK UK unveiled its trailblazing SICK Augmented Reality Assistant (SARA) at Smart Factory Expo 2024 in Birmingham.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

More Resources Home November 15, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Freightos Air Index data shows China – N.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2023

More Resources Home December 13, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices decreased 7% to $5.88/kg

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

And it’s important to understand how improvements in drayage planning , considering TEU activity as shown in the Top Imports by Consignee app within the Ocean Shipments Report in FreightWaves SONAR, amount to proactive supply chain management. They further depend on multimodal transport and optimized routes to transfer goods.

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The immersive 3D maps empower our users to make informed decisions, providing a groundbreaking approach to end-to-end supply chain optimization,” shares Jan Sigmund, CEO of Log-hub. unveils repositories on GitHub , a platform synonymous with open-source collaboration. Watch the video Try it yourself! It’s as easy as it gets.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 6, 2021

But transportation optimization , knowing when to tender freight, take advantage of company-owned assets, and outsource are other issues. The world of transportation sourcing and management is only getting more complicated. The first step in building a successful supply chain is to start with vendor sourcing.

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Locus

JULY 17, 2023

This data-driven approach allows dark kitchens to make informed business decisions and deliver a personalized experience to customers. Traffic and Route Optimization: Navigating through heavy traffic in congested urban areas can cause delays in the last mile. How do dark kitchens enable this scalable growth?

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Freightos

JANUARY 16, 2024

More Resources Home January 16, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Europe weekly prices increased 91% to $3.55/kg.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It encompasses all the steps taken to procure, receive, transport, store and manage incoming goods and materials that are essential for production, assembly or distribution within a business. For more information on how RouteManager can empower your team to tighten your inbound logistics, schedule your free demo today.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

More Resources Home February 13, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices decreased 35% to $3.91/kg

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

More Resources Home February 7, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Freightos Air Index data show China – N.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 23, 2024

Once installed, everyone from boomers to Gen Alpha (if a 14-year-old has interest in logistics data) gains access to incorporate SONAR’s millions of data points into their day with nothing more than a user login and password. Shipper procurement teams can now incorporate SONAR contract rates directly into their spreadsheet-based RFPs.

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