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[WHITE PAPER] How Enterprise Shippers Can Respond to and Mitigate Tender Rejections

FreightWaves SONAR

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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LTL Freight Rates: Using data to improve annual contract negotiations

FreightWaves SONAR

With the proper use of data and freight analytics , contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. The result is improved efficiency and profitability for both carriers and shippers – along with significant environmental benefits.” Download the White Paper.

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[WHITE PAPER] Data in the fast lane – managing automotive logistics amid component shortages

FreightWaves SONAR

(Pages 2-4) For example, SONAR data show that the freight market for inbound Detroit loads is highly volatile based on auto production trends – inbound Detroit loads should be less expensive when OEMs are sourcing a lot of components as assembly volumes ramp up. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO ACCESS A COPY OF THE WHITE PAPER.

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7 ways technology augments effective procurement in the shipping industry

FreightWaves SONAR

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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Truck and trailer forecasting to improve trucking operations decisions: The role of data and analytics platforms

FreightWaves SONAR

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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Truckload Shipping Procurement: How Large Data Sets/AI Aid in Pricing and Capacity Outlooks

FreightWaves SONAR

This is particularly true for truckload shipping procurement. Read on to see how these innovations can help with truckload shipping procurement. Shipping managers continue to struggle with capacity procurement during this time of industry-wide disruption . Truckload shipping procurement needs to include all legs of the trip.

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Why data source matters to accurately and objectively assess the over the road trucking market

FreightWaves SONAR

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. Download the White Paper.