FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 26, 2021

One year ago, we wrote a white paper in which we estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S. Despite the revenue declines posted by the industry in 2020, we believe that industry freight spend is just as high as pre-pandemic levels due to growth in packaging demand and higher freight rates.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

However, they have taken a backseat in modernity as carriers realized shippers were wasting space in packaging. DIM pricing considers cubic volume in addition to physical height, width and depth of packages as a factor for price calculations. If the numbers were reversed, the shipping rate is based on the actual package weight.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Many of the retailers surveyed by Supermarket News say they plan to “focus on grab-and-go, ready-to-heat/eat and other convenient packaged fresh meal options; new products; and new flavors and ingredients in prepared foods.”. Download our ebook now to learn more, then schedule a demo with us.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Evolve Automation and streamlining No Contact for pricing 40Grid Data-driven decision-making No Subscription-based Lets explore each pest control software platform in detail to identify the right fit for your field operations. Efficiency Tools: Automates reporting and integrates real-time weather data to improve service planning.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

To develop a method to analyse and contain CO2 consumption and emissions deriving from the automatic packaging processes of Sitma lines with a specific focus on e-commerce solutions and then define a go-to-market strategy. However, the company wanted to go a step further and look for tools able to provide objective data and values.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 17, 2021

Consumer packaged goods are facing inflationary pressures from all sides: Commodity prices are increasing; shortages of blue-collar workers for labor-intensive jobs; manufacturing costs increasing; packaging costs rising amid a boom in e-commerce; and transportation costs climb as capacity across all modes is historically tight.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

However, even as retailers scramble to meet e-commerce consumer demands, and providers lean into the latest trends to get those packages to front doors, there is plenty going on behind the scenes. OneRail showcased its final-mile solution during a Monday demo session at FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event. It can’t be manual.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 15, 2021

Inflationary pressure continues to be one of the largest headwinds for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, which are uniquely exposed in the current environment. However, leveraging freight market data can mitigate freight spend and lead to a more efficient supply chain. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Shipchain

MARCH 13, 2019

Logistics Applications of Blockchain Maintain Data for All Parties. Logistics applications of blockchain all derive from maintaining an incorruptible data resource. Tracking data while in transit reduces damage and ensures drivers maintain compliance. Blockchain used in this fashion bridges system and data silos.

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Ship Monk

MAY 10, 2024

Factors That Determine Shipping Cost The method for calculating shipping costs is pretty simple: you pick a carrier, input the weight and dimensions of the package, where it’s originating, where it’s going, and how fast it needs to get there, and out pops the shipping cost. Some offer flat rates for certain size packages.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 18, 2020

In a sense, it’s the application of data signals to create a list of preferred shippers. Carriers will have delays and challenges, such as the problems deriving from package cut-offs in recent weeks. And that means your company needs access to all the freight data available. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The song was built using a demo track from John Lennon dating back to the 1970s and a guitar track from George Harrison from 1995. The song was supposed to come out back in 1995 as part of The Beatles Anthology, along with Free as a Bird and Real Love , two other tracks culled from 1970s Lennon demos.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Subscribers receive near-time market intelligence to improve pre-RFP strategy analysis and can identify new market opportunities with little to none native, historical data. With Lane Scorecard, a user can create ‘ideal potential bid packages’ to leverage during mid-RFP round negotiations. Get a Demo of SONAR's Lane Scorecard.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Watch the demo video here to see how it will work. There will be 6 virtual halls: Forklift & AGV Technology, Handling Automation Systems, Packaging & Pallets, Software & Computing, Transport Services & Equipment, Warehousing Equipment. The first event will be February 22-25th, with a second week in September 2021.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Let’s find out the five package sorting mistakes that impact the on-time delivery rates for businesses. Incorrect Address Mislabeled packages due to incorrect address data are simple and often repeated or overlooked mistakes in sorting. A mislabeled package from an incorrect address will reach the wrong sorting center.

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WorkWave

MARCH 26, 2024

Imagine ordering a package online and eagerly awaiting its arrival, only to face delays and uncertainties in the delivery process. A well-optimized delivery route ensures that packages reach their destinations within the stipulated time frame, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and creating loyal customers.

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IoT World Today

MAY 14, 2020

The industry is moving in that direction, as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) systems begin delivering fresh new Internet of Things (IoT) data analytics to workers in a variety of fields. “We AR Puts IoT Data in Context. Connecting workers to useful IoT data feeds is a major goal of AR initiatives.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. For those that make the right applications of freight data, the massive problems created by the pandemic could have been more easily mitigated.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 21, 2024

Customer relationship management systems collect and centralize all the important data about a business’ customers (and potential customers). This data usually includes the customer’s contact information, address, purchase history, social media engagement, email click-throughs, and dozens of other data points as they become available.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

These efforts are more likely to be rewarded with victories than spending an excessive amount of time and resources on large, annual bid packages.” So, it’s equally valuable to know the constraints and to apply data to overcome them with mini-bids. Request a SONAR SCI Lane Acuity demo to get started or click the button below.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 14, 2021

Even with inflationary pressures pervading nearly every aspect of the economy, consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are somewhat uniquely exposed to the current inflationary environment. Those data sets and use cases include: Using data from electronic tenders and carrier surveys to assist in negotiations with carriers and 3PLs.

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Locus

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Whether it is a retail or a CEP business, first attempt delivery success can reduce costs involved in executing multiple deliveries (for the same order), storage of packages and management of personnel. With artificial intelligence coming in, it is now possible to collate a large number of data and execute deliveries precisely.

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RPA Labs

MARCH 10, 2022

Although automated document processing platforms often advertise cookie-cutter packages, it’s important for freight companies to first examine their own needs before trying to fit in the offerings of a platform. Are there data extraction limitations? Does this document processing platform host electronic data interchange (EDI)?

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 22, 2021

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are facing a unique set of circumstances in the current inflationary environment. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. The inflationary pressure on inputs means that margin pressure for CPG companies looks likely. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER.

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RPA Labs

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Many people are filled with anticipation when opening a package. Effectively receiving and sending data relies on a whole workflow of automation. A complete workflow minimizes the opportunity for data to get stuck in multiple locations along the way. Seamless Data Sharing With Network Partners.

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 13, 2021

Truck production tends to be easier to get data on (there are only four major Class 8 OEMs in North America) and they regularly publish data. To understand the number of drivers in the market, we need to track truck driver employment data and the number of owner-operators in the market. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Amazon will oversee pickup of packages from warehouses of third-party merchants selling goods on Amazon.com and their delivery to customers’ homes, the people said — work that is now often handled by UPS and FedEx. MecuryGate provided an extensive demo of the solution at its user conference, so I was able to see it firsthand.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

This week, learn how freight market participants, especially trucking carriers , rely on both the Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Rack (ULSDR) data index and the FUELS index to measure diesel fuel price volatility and to understand its impact on their operations and the freight market at large. What are the ULSDR data and FUELS indices?

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

But consider the data surrounding freight brokers. How do freight brokers make money – they connect loads to data-driven insights. For both asset-based and non-asset-based freight brokers, providing that connection point between loads and data is essential. Through data, brokers: Generate more profitability per load.

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Shipchain

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Drones are already delivering packages , and self-driving vehicles are being produced and tested as we speak. Automation will allow for supply chain executives to focus their time on data analysis and forecasting as opposed to managing and overseeing every single process in the supply chain.

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WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

They may be required to lift and transport heavy packages, navigate complex transport routes, and work under time constraints. GET A FREE DEMO 2. Biohazard containment certification ensures that packages containing potentially hazardous materials are handled and transported safely. Start Using RouteManager!

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Locus

JULY 12, 2022

Adding to your woes, the packages that were to be sent yesterday are still lying in the warehouse. Visibility and data insights can provide you a rock-bottom foundation to accurately plan optimal detention times. Use data for smarter allocation of tasks. Try a demo with Locus! Schedule Demo.

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Shipchain

JANUARY 8, 2020

The package you’ve been patiently waiting for (probably no more than two days with how we’ve become accustomed to fast, free shipping) finally arrives, and the contents are damaged. If you’re interested in discussing how blockchain can save you money and headaches in the long run, drop us a line or request a demo today!

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Designed for user-friendly optimization, these apps offer expanded integration options, including Knime nodes, API Integration, and with this update even the pyloghub pip package available on GitHub. Supply Chain Apps PRO users can now leverage the pyloghub pip package, simplifying integration into Python environment.

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Locus

APRIL 27, 2023

Welcome to the age of AI-driven logistics solutions, where we bid adieu to old-fashioned, cumbersome approaches like managing supply chains on Excel spreadsheets, burdened with manual data input and restricted routing capabilities. Schedule a Demo Now! It’s time for a new era of efficiency and innovation.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The collected items then move on to a packing station, where a packer carefully packages them for shipping to the customer. Units packaged and stored in bulk boxes should also be labeled on the outside of the box to ensure that the warehouse can cross-check the contents and quantities in the receiving process and after storage.

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RPA Labs

MARCH 24, 2022

The intelligent aspect is introduced by robotics, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies that can carry out human actions and act independently by making decisions, or interpreting data without direct human interference.” . can help bring clarity and direction for transshipment management teams.

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