FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 28, 2021

Last year, FreightWaves estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S. Despite revenue declines across the industry in 2020, we estimate that freight spend was as high as pre-pandemic levels due to growth in packaging demand and elevated freight rates. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In 1973, the ATA introduced the Truck Tonnage Index, a monthly estimation of the total weight of freight transported by truck in the United States. The ATA creates the tonnage index through a series of surveys of its members. Also, the driver shortage has impacted tonnage by having fewer trucks on the road to move freight.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

While the industry moves toward more cohesive programs to track performance, including profitability per load, the need to boost benchmarking through freight KPIs is absolute. Tasks such as annual freight rate discussions and contract bids are more productive and accurate. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The Transportation Air Cargo Index measures the price per kilogram on the spot market to move freight through the air in multiple lanes — in this instance, Hong Kong to North America. Download the White Paper. A large shift of balance could dramatically change freight pricing over the next several years.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Learn how shippers are rethinking LTL freight management. Rethinking LTL freight management. With eCommerce order volumes and consumer demands high and continuing to rise, shippers have turned to LTL in lieu of truckload freight to meet these needs. More than 67% of those surveyed experienced LTL cost increases of 5-14%.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Learn how shippers are rethinking LTL freight management. BlueGrace Logistics sought to learn more about this dynamic and teamed up with FreightWaves to survey shippers about the state of the LTL market and their approach to LTL shipping in today’s environment. BlueGrace Logistics. The LTL demand surge. Market stability approaching.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2018

So, some years back I decided to regularly survey logistics buyers on how to best get and keep their attention. My firm conducts the survey every couple of years and we recently finished up our 2018 survey findings report, which is available here. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Supply Chains Will Develop and Take Advantage of Transformative Supply Chain Technologies, like Freight Sharing Apps. Companies Will Levy the Power of 3PL-Based Technologies.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2018

A recent survey by Deloitte, reports Coin Square , found the prospects of blockchain supply chain applications beyond reproach and capable of revolutionizing the way supply chains operate. As recently as December 2016, in the preceding Deloitte survey , the number of respondents with little to no knowledge of the technology was near 40%.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

As reported by Bloomberg , a new survey of the 20 best-paid graduate business schools found that the top 11 are all in the U.S. Read: Logistics Management 33rd Annual Salary Survey. Its graduates earn a median pay and bonus of $185,000, the survey found. Related White Papers: Logistics & Supply Chain Talent.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

As reported by Bloomberg , a new survey of the 20 best-paid graduate business schools found that the top 11 are all in the U.S. Read: Logistics Management 33rd Annual Salary Survey. Its graduates earn a median pay and bonus of $185,000, the survey found. Related White Papers: Logistics & Supply Chain Talent.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

To see how companies are handling heightened customer expectations for product and availability information, delivery and return options, and seamless service, we recently surveyed manufacturers, retailers, ecommerce companies and others involved in omnichannel order fulfillment and/or distribution. Related White Paper.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

We recently surveyed manufacturers, retailers, and ecommerce companies about order fulfillment and distribution. A major change in order fulfillment may be looming, the survey suggests. Related White Paper. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task. Trend toward multiple DCs.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

In our recent omnichannel fulfillment and distribution survey, we asked manufacturers, retailers, and ecommerce companies about their use of technology. Related White Paper. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task. June 27, 2018 ·. By Saddle Creek Logistics Services. Download Now!

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 3, 2018

MHI says survey respondents believe many supply chain innovations have the potential to disrupt the status quo and create a lasting competitive advantage for companies that embrace them – a belief that most of the innovations have been steadily increasing for at least three years, the organization points out. Download Now!

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 2, 2018

This whitepaper shows industry survey results from adopters in supply chain management and offers insights on ROI for supply chain investment. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task. By LM Staff ·. May 2, 2018. What’s your supply chain readiness in 2018? Start your FREE subscription today!

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Building the Smarter Warehouse: Warehousing 2020 This online survey asked IT and operations personnel in the manufacturing, retail, transportation, and wholesale market segments to share their insights and business plans over the next five years, in light of a rapidly changing industry. More White Papers on Ecommerce.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 17, 2018

To better understand how companies are handling omnichannel fulfillment and distribution today and planning for the future, Saddle Creek engaged Peerless Research Group to conduct an online survey of Logistics Management readers, including manufacturers, retailers, ecommerce companies, wholesalers and distributors, in November 2017.

Handling 28

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

According to Clark, a TMS should be adept at connecting to multiple freight matching marketplaces and online logistics communities so that the shipper organization can match orders with capacity from more brokers, small independent trucking firms, and fleet operators. Digitized Freight Forwarding.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

It surveys large areas of densely packed assets for inventory reconciliation or to pinpoint the location of specific inventory. Download the White Paper: The Rise of the Digital Yard. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task. Compliance to U.S. ker@ehpub.com. ker@ehpub.com.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

White Papers. |. According to a National Retail Federation survey conducted by BIGresearch over this weekend, traffic and spending were up both online and in stores, reaching historic highs. Islamic Banking. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Wealth Management. View all Infosys blogs. Supply Chain Management. Offerings. |.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The military initially was the leader in drone use, but corporations also are adopting them to survey construction zones, deliver packages and monitor inventory in warehouses, among other tasks. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task. Download Now! More Resources from APICS. ker@ehpub.com.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

“Although a number of surveys show consumers say they want sustainable products, only a small percentage of them are actually willing to pay more to buy sustainable products,” Sheffi notes. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task. Compliance to U.S.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

In additiion I realize it’s difficult to understand what goes into the customer survey, but would I assume specific metrics are being asked. I have recently co-authored a white paper with my colleague wherein we have looked at 2 fundamental guiding principles – 1. Thanks for uploading this article.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

Well, manufacturing companies who ship freight in North America. If we can provide value there, show our expertise, and get in front of those in manufacturing, we can educate, provide continual improvement, and in all transparency, show potential shipper customers that we understand their needs beyond just freight.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 5, 2018

In a recent survey of supply chain executives that are either using, not using, or considering using 3PL services, only 87% of survey participants currently use or engage in activities or services with 3PLs, reports 3PL Camelot Software. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018. Download White Paper.

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