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[WHITE PAPER] SONAR SCI: Holding carriers accountable means knowing the freight market

FreightWaves SONAR

There is a scene in Curb Your Enthusiasm where Larry David, who had never before purchased illegal drugs, asks a dealer, “Is that a fair price you’re quoting me?” Without adequate data and information on the freight market, shippers can find themselves in the same disadvantageous position as Mr. David. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Why Benchmarking Alone Isn’t Enough for Proper Transportation Cost Analysis

GlobalTranz

Given that our proprietary TMS, the Cerasis Rater , provides multiple reports, giving our shippers’ many insights, this post is quite appropriate, just like getting the data that is meaningful , in order to make the best decisions for your business possible. . Driver wages represent 26% of costs. Specialized – $1.73

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Shipping demand management: why enterprise shippers need in-depth insights

FreightWaves SONAR

Truckload freight and transportation costs make up a large part of most logistical spending for shipping companies across the country. With surges in fuel costs and new fees, taxes and expenses levied on every load, budgeting needs only continue to increase. That’s where data analytics comes in.” Download the White Paper.

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Top 20: The Ultimate Logistics Technology Roundup

Freightos

Feel like you keep on reading headlines about “ the Uber-ificiation of 3D printed big-data drones “? Ubiquitous data collection, as goods, supply chain assets and warehouses communicate with each all spell out huge data insights. Supply chains will need to adapt, incorporating faster, agile methods to transfer data.

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10 Warehouse KPIs that impact freight management

FreightWaves SONAR

The modern supply chain rests on a mountain of shipping data. However, the applications of real-time freight data remain disparate and lack value. Knowing the lead time helps warehouse managers understand when to restock inventory, allocate drivers, source more capacity, and take other necessary steps. Download the White Paper.

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How to Improve Manufacturing Floor Data Collection

GlobalTranz

Here’s how you can improve manufacturing floor data collection, long-term. A key component of any manufacturing process is data collection. Your ability to track stock levels, keeps tabs on shipping dates and monitor costs are essential to any smooth running manufacturing plant. Improving Manufacturing Floor Data Collection.

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The 3 top benefits of trucking fleets benchmarking financial and operational performance

FreightWaves SONAR

Instead of wasting resources to guess at which lanes and shippers meet minimum load requirements, capturing real-time freight data helps carriers identify their top performers, review eligibility for shipper-of-choice status and ensure everything runs more smoothly. Download the White Paper.