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Supply Chain Intelligence: The Value of AI and Machine Learning to Predict Freight Rates

FreightWaves SONAR

Of course, no disruption comes close to those that have been experienced to date in 2020. But this is 2020. Of course, even those capabilities hinge on AI to digest, interpret and act upon data. . Of course, brokers and carriers – whose businesses are wholly transportation – will still be involved.

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Decreasing deadheading in trucking: how carriers are turning to data to maximize assets

FreightWaves SONAR

Those that held on in 2020 continue to face obstacles as recovery begins. Of course, carriers want their transportation networks to be as profitable as possible. With that in mind, the trucking RFP has become more vital than ever, considering the disruptions that occurred in 2020. Request a SONAR Demo. Think about it.

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5 more truckload shipping strategies for enterprise shippers

FreightWaves SONAR

Agile freight management is another go-to supply chain execution strategy Throughout 2020 the value of adaptability and flexibility within logistics was proven. Of course, the real scale and value of freight KPI monitoring again depend on the ability to benchmark internal processes and continuously improve. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Freight Market Data To Assist in Negotiations With Carriers

FreightWaves SONAR

In 2020 (yellow line below), automotive rail carloads, which primarily consist of finished vehicles, fell off a cliff in March before recovering to seasonal norms in July. Motor vehicle shipments on the Class I railroads are shown for 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018 in blue, yellow, green and orange, respectively. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Why asset-based carriers are using freight tech to recruit truck drivers

FreightWaves SONAR

It was predicted the industry would be down approximately 200,000 drivers by the end of 2020. There just are not enough drivers to maintain the amount of freight that needs to ship, especially since the pandemic hit in early 2020. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo to get started by clicking the button below.

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2021 Strategies for Inventory Management and Supply Chain Recovery

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You already know the biggest supply chain disruption of 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic. The prevailing effects of COVID-19 are uncertainty and disruption; the key to planning ahead for 2021 will be to analyze the effects of 2020. Supply Chain Performance: Reviewing 2020. What were your biggest challenges in 2020?

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The Future of the Digital Supply Chain: IoT, Big Data, Blockchain, Predictive Analytics, and More

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Of course, the best analytics software will still sell if inaccurate data is part of the equation. Companies that successfully utilize Big Data, the IOT, analytics, blockchain, and innovative technologies will reap more than $430 billion and productivity gains by 2020, reports Stephen DeAngelis of Supply Chain Digital.