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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?” In addition to whether shippers are being charged a fair price, there is also the question of whether shippers are getting what they are paying for.

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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. Download the White Paper.

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10 Warehouse KPIs that impact freight management

FreightWaves SONAR

Typically, these include meeting EDI and electronic document standards; use routing guides, which even small companies should have; labeling inbound cartons and pallets with product SKUs and purchase order numbers; and purchase order terms and conditions.” . Download the White Paper. Hassle or cost to serve.

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

FreightWaves SONAR

The benefits of benchmarking trucking fleets also include better contract and trucking spot r ate pricing, which means lower driver turnover for trucking fleets. This information will help to reduce costs and allow companies to make better program decisions that benefit the company. Download the White Paper.

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Maritime Market Madness

FreightWaves SONAR

While it may be premature to say Christmas is canceled, any company having to purchase capacity on the ocean is facing unprecedented pressure. The free white paper, Ocean shippers trapped in house of pain , highlights data impacting the maritime market, from the FreightWaves’ SONAR platform, as well as information from many other sources.

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The relationship between intermodal shipping & ESG initiatives

FreightWaves SONAR

The challenges of tracking intermodal shipping costs and value. That includes managing energy consumption costs and environmental impact, both critical components within an ESG-conscious strategy. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

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6 Steps to conduct a freight spend analysis

FreightWaves SONAR

Carriers and transportation experts are always looking for ways to cut costs and maximize spending. A freight spend analysis can help cut those extra costs. By doing so, carriers and experts pinpoint logistics cost contributors. Performing a freight spend analysis reveals extra costs deriving from unforeseen issues.