FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 25, 2021

Routing guides are a universal source of carrier freight tendering and action. In other words, a lack of insight into market-by-market and lane-by-lane analysis will amount to trouble in understanding what is going wrong and what is necessary to improve service levels. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

And demands for 2021 already reveal strife in procurement in the shipping industry and visibility through all operations, including carrier troubles. Download the White Paper. For those trying to obtain freight procurement, says Uber , volatility is the name of the game. Request a SONAR Demo.

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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. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. Often this means contracted volume is the way to go.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

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. And the same functions can be used to improve relationships with asset-based freight brokers and other intermediaries. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Obviously, the ability to improve truck and trailer order forecasting offers excellent value for carriers. When the data is collected and made more available and accessible, carriers and logistics service providers (LSPs) can improve trucking operation decisions. Download the White Paper.

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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. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

With mini-bids, carriers have an opportunity to focus more time and resources on specific lanes, improving the balance of their freight networks. Weather issues and delays continue to be the most common source of fluctuation and disturbance to the modern supply chain. Download the White Paper. Think about it.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

The problem: Shipping demand management includes a need to source capacity around the clock Capacity rules when it comes to keeping the supply chain moving and the trucks full. Sourcing capacity and load contracts require the constant attention of management. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2021

Checking incoming freight from the source is vital. Download the White Paper. Obtaining the correct freight data is crucial when it comes to optimizing the efficiency of your business. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. This involves a couple of main things.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 26, 2021

When the freight market meets expectations and is less volatile, it is easy for shippers and carriers to not look at inefficient processes or their transportation procurement strategy. Download the White Paper. Any strategy for improved freight management, execution, or load allocation must rely on real-time freight data.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

Failures to understand the severity of the problem can quickly amount to massive waste across different sectors, particularly in transportation procurement and execution. . However, objective risk management implies seeing both the threats and opportunities to improve the supply chain. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 21, 2021

The needs to improve fleet asset utilization and to maintain better control over trucking costs are absolute. Improving the t ransportation networks and enhancing fleet asset utilization can be challenging. They become essential to improving asset utilization within the shipping supply chain. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 4, 2021

Here are 10 shipper of choice tips to help enterprises secure capacity and improve relationships with carriers, not to mention transportation brokers. Improving dock efficiency times ensures drivers can get in and out quickly, which reduces delays in order fulfillment and transportation. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Shipment volume, capacity procurement and weight limits. Download the White Paper. Why technology improves routine guide compliance. Technology improves compliance in several critical ways. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. Lanes the carrier typically runs and any related data.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Transportation optimization is the new standard for efficiency. According to Greg Siefkin of Material Handling & Logistics , “Forward-thinking supply chain professionals are looking to advanced technologies to streamline processes, improve accuracy, accelerate delivery and reduce costs. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Companies with access to accurate near-real-time data not only improve their operations; they also gain the ability to depict the current state of the trucking market. That information then leads to improved rates, capacity, and several other benefits. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

That’s regardless of whether it’s an asset-based broker or just someone who works with a company to source capacity. Download the White Paper. As analytics comb through data, freight brokerages realize more opportunities for improvement and lower their overhead expenses. Request a SONAR demo online to get started. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Download the White Paper. This is particularly true when looked at in connection to routing guides and how lane management and contract procurement go. With improved end-to-end visibility and network transparency, all involved shippers and carriers can significantly reduce stock outages and inventory issues.

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Moving and storing products requires technology that delivers more than standard visibility to optimize efficiencies for sustainability in areas such as decreasing dead mileage and time spent waiting to unload and load trucks at the dock. Communication between the driver, shipper, and 3PL aids in optimizing warehouse pick-ups.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

Fortunately, that’s where and why many organizations are turning to less-than-truckload , also known as LTL, to source more capacity without the big-time commitments required for full truckload rates. Download the White Paper. Get started by requesting a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Download the White Paper. The next aspect involves figuring out how those steps turn into meaningful improvements within all operations. Without a source of data that is indicative of true market conditions, it is impossible to get a handle on the best steps necessary to achieve the best results. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

MHS, a single-source provider of material handling automation and software solutions, announces a new multi-part online experience scheduled to run October through November. Following each event, attendees receive exclusive access to supplementary resources like white papers, case studies and infographics to continue their experience.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Successful freight brokerages combine networking and business skills to add capacity through carrier sourcing to secure more customers’ loads. Download the White Paper. Market intelligence insights help managers improve the performance of freight broker resources, including frontline workers. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Download the White Paper. Improved predictive analysis and projection with logistics automation data and insights. The inescapable value of improved, real-time data for insights Shipping managers can only make logical decisions when they have accurate data to apply. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Start where it all begins – procurement. Procurement remains an oft-overlooked side of a freight spend analysis. Download the White Paper. These metrics, including warehouse KPIs , help companies achieve transportation optimization. That’s invaluable for sourcing more capacity and staying competitive .

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 11, 2021

There are many ways for shippers to take advantage of technology and advancements within the industry, but three key methods are essential for utilizing trucking data to source capacity. Download the White Paper. IMPROVED COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION AND RESPONSE TIME BUILD RAPPORT WITH EVERYONE. of the total U.S.

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Shipchain

MARCH 6, 2020

We recently partnered with Keep Truckin, released a new white paper, launched the Delivery Experience Manager for Final Mile logistics, won the Blockchain Innovation Award at #DataccioConnect Singapore, queued up our next industry webinar, joined the United Nations Center for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT), and a lot more.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 5, 2021

In our recent white paper , we discussed the growing importance of carrier utilization. Unlike other tools in the market, the Lane Signal considers an abundance of data from multiple sources, not just dirty data that flows through one system like other industry tools. Request a SONAR Demo. This will be key in 2021.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 5, 2021

Effective transportation procurement depends on having an outlook to cost exposure, and analytics platforms need to ensure their predictions offer up accurate freight rate projections, measuring how well they align with the final, observed rate per mile. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo. USA and FWSR28.USA

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

For managers in the transportation industry, freight load pricing accuracy remains a source of confusion and disruption. Download the White Paper. Automation, big data and precise communications can help improve performance throughout the shipping supply chain. Click the button below to request a FreightWaves SONAR demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 15, 2021

It seems like buzzwords like “going green, optimization and sustainability” keep getting thrown around. Download the White Paper. Look into the possibility of alternative energy sources. Improve shipment coordination for less fuel consumption. Improve logistics routing guides to ensure a focus on sustainability.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

These activities include viewing current capacity and spot rates based on LTL shipment volume, sourcing quotes, and tracking shipments, as well as addressing and listing products. Service improvements. DOWNLOAD THE WHITE PAPER. See how your business can leverage technology to optimize your logistics.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

This helps to realize fewer tender rejections, increases an understanding for requests for proposal (RFPs) bringing optimal deals, and improves lead time planning to secure capacity procurement. Download the White Paper. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below. Request a SONAR Demo.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Seizing control of freight and transportation spend can improve operating income by five to 10 percent, and boost stock prices by 10 to 20 percent, according to an Accenture study, From a Shipper’s Market to a Carrier’s Market. These functions must integrate easily into current logistics, invoicing , and procurement processes.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 3, 2021

The most frequently cited technologies include transportation management scheduling (72%), transportation management planning (69%), transportation sourcing (51%), warehousing (51%), network modeling and optimization (45%), and the use of web portals for booking, order tracking, inventory management and billing (40%).”

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Download the White Paper. Improved predictive analysis and projection with logistics automation data and insights. The inescapable value of improved, real-time data for insights Shipping managers can only make logical decisions when they have accurate data to apply. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

However, the application of such data does not necessarily translate into meaningful improvements within day-to-day operations. Download the White Paper. That includes sourcing raw materials, production facilities’ dock scheduling, warehousing considerations, and customer service through last-mile logistics.

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