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[INFOGRAPHIC] FreightWaves SONAR spot freight market data sources

FreightWaves SONAR

Spot freight provides a short-term way to source capacity and boost procurement outside of contracted rates whether TL or LTL. So let’s take a closer look at the top spot freight market data analytics sources that power SONAR. Electronic tender data The first and perhaps the most important data source is electronic tender data.

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Bringing Order to Chaos: Last-Mile Delivery Costs and How to Reduce Them

Locus

Say you purchase your coveted gadget online, eagerly tracking its journey from warehouse to your welcoming hands. Customer satisfaction and keeping costs in check rests on optimal last-mile delivery operations. Naturally, the costs of meeting such expectations, especially on the delivery front are also increasing.

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7 Ways Retailers Can Reduce Delivery Costs

Locus

But here’s the kicker for retailers: amidst all this chaos, they’ve got to keep their delivery costs lean without compromising on giving customers a smooth and enjoyable experience. This situation demands not just managing costs but also turning the returns process into a positive touchpoint with customers.

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7 ways freight tech reduces operations costs and improves profits for carriers

FreightWaves SONAR

Operational costs continue to increase for carriers year to year. Although many carriers have worked diligently towards reducing operational costs and increasing profit margins, there is still work to do for the top for-hire truckload freight carriers to improve. Operating Ratio.

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SONAR Indices & Insights: Use the RESL Index to measure retail sales trends to help predict shifts in the freight markets

FreightWaves SONAR

This week, learn how freight market participants are predicting shifts in the freight market that may occur with changes in retail sales trends using the SONAR index, Retail Sales with the ticker name of RESL. The RESL index is a monthly measurement of retail sales trends provided by the U.S.

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Do Shopping Trends Drive Singles’ Day Sales?

Locus

Trends likely to drive Singles’ Day sales. A growing number of customers want to truly make a difference and are becoming careful about their purchases. Supply chain transparency and low-emission transportation are some of the many emerging trends that retailers are adopting to stay ahead of the game.

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Emerging Trends Around Last-Mile Delivery Fulfillment Models 2022

Locus

” – Drivers of online purchases in the U.S. Being a retailer, the ultimate question on your mind would be, “How to deliver goods quickly and seamlessly while minimizing costs?”. Some emerging trends around last-mile delivery fulfillment models. ” with “Direct delivery to my home.” 2022, Statista.