FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Adjusting current logistics strategies demonstrated the second great challenge of the pandemic. Embracing new and improved logistics strategies remains the best way to adapt to clients’ changing demands in 2021 and beyond. Now more than ever, shippers need to find innovative ways to make the most of real-time freight data and analysis.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2023

Kevin is the Vice President of Sales at Greenscreens.ai , a technology that provides predictive pricing recommendations for maximum broker margins. is a pricing platform specifically tailored for the truckload spot freight market. Through the utilization of advanced machine learning techniques and big data, Greenscreens.ai

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2023

As CTO, Shawn leads Denim’s technology strategy, product development, data operations, and development of a technical framework to support the company’s rapid growth. Shawn is an angel investor in fintech and developer tools. Greenscreens.ai’s dynamic pricing infrastructure built to grow and protect margins.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

In an era where resilience and adaptability are key to survival, technology has become the bedrock upon which supply chain professionals build their strategies. These tools are helping businesses advance operations, enhance efficiency and drive growth, irrespective of the volatile economic market conditions. The answer lies in data.

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. Rapid cost increases, interest rate hikes and reduced demand require more effective inventory management and forecasting attention.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 28, 2021

Thankfully some strategies can be used to mitigate the cost. This is a fiscally sound strategy that cuts down on reverse logistics costs for organizations. Price has typically remained a point of dispute, and for that reason, companies need to re-evaluate the return policies they have in place.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

She brings almost 20 years of supply chain and benchmarking experience to DAT, where she is focused on providing actionable insights to shippers through DAT’s Benchmark Analytics and Rateview benchmarking tools. The platform offers a wide range of features and tools to help shippers find available carriers and carriers find available loads.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 7, 2024

BlueGrace heralds acquisition of Evos Smart Tools Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 7, 2024 Jeff Berman | Logistics Management March 7, 2024 Tampa, Fla.-based A purchase price for the transaction was not disclosed.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 24, 2021

Reducing Cost, Risk, and Carbon with Brad Guinane. Brad Guinane and Joe Lynch talk about reducing cost, risk, and carbon. SaaS product, SONAR, is the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2023

As CTO, Shawn leads Denim’s technology strategy, product development, data operations, and development of a technical framework to support the company’s rapid growth. Shawn is an angel investor in fintech and developer tools. Greenscreens.ai’s dynamic pricing infrastructure built to grow and protect margins.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

By working closely with suppliers, organizations can improve the quality and reliability of their in-bound supply chains, reduce costs, and increase their overall efficiency. The common goal for all categories of product is that they must be available at the right time, right quantity and right prices.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

It is a challenge for many shippers and carriers to know where they should put their focus and where the data directs them to go. According to FleetOwner , “ trucking companies must go where the data leads them, not where they think it is going to lead them. Why outdated data hurts carriers in the short- and long-term.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

Flatbed Messenger eliminates empty miles by matching Home Depot’s dedicated capacity to Loadsmart shippers who need flatbed services. Enterprise brands looking to reduce empty miles from their dedicated/private flatbed capacity can reach out directly to flatbedmessenger@loadsmart.com for more information.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Running more efficient routes, with more fully loaded trucks, saves money and reduces emissions. The desire to improve service, reduce cost, and reduce emissions, is part of the reason their customer Unilever selected their solution. Transportation Modeling Can be Used to Reduce Emissions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 26, 2023

Transport Exchange Group (TEG), a leading UK online freight exchange platform, is helping its members to operate more dynamically and competitively in a highly volatile marketplace with the launch of what it describes as an ‘industry-first’ load pricing data service.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 7, 2024

Traditionally, shipping companies have relied on manual tools and processes, predominantly managing their requests for proposals (RFPs) and bids using simple spreadsheets. This approach is cumbersome and fraught with challenges such as limited visibility, inefficient data management and difficulties in bid analysis.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

One effective strategy that’s been gaining traction is price bundling. Also known as packaged pricing, this strategy involves bundling various services together and charging one price. Why Does Bundle Pricing Really Work? Here’s why: Bundled pricing simplifies the purchasing process for customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

To solve this problem, we’ll need to do three things: understand the data, aggregate the data, and define the constraints. First comes the data and how well we understand it. Do we have a demand forecasting tool in place and, if so, how good is that forecast? Can every customer get products from every warehouse?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2023

Mary O’Connell is a former pricing analyst, supply chain planner, and broker/dispatcher turned creator of the newsletter and podcast Check Call. Expertise in operations, LTL pricing and procurement, flatbed operations, dry van, tracking and tracing, reality tv shows and how to turn a stranger into your new best friend.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As a pest control business owner, you’ll also get tips on managing costs effectively while maintaining service standards, plus smart pricing strategies to keep your bottom line healthy. Calculating it accurately can help you make informed decisions about pricing, cost-cutting measures and growth strategies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Anthony transitioned to a Corporate Economist & Consultant, advising CXO leaders and Fortune 500 companies on economic analysis, industry trends, and internal strategy. He led analysis around M&A, pricing sensitivity, competitive intelligence, and annual sales forecast for the executive team. Anthony on LinkedIn.

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WorkWave

MAY 30, 2024

From selecting the right suppliers to fostering strong partnerships, this guide will provide valuable insights and strategies for field service organizations looking to enhance their supplier relationships. These suppliers are seen as transactional partners, where the focus is primarily on price and delivery.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Carriers currently have a great selection of tools to choose from so that they may further their enterprise. Many of the most beneficial tools come from the utilization of data and analytics. Data and analytics provide carriers with an incredible wealth of information that has proven to bolster revenue and profits.

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CLX Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

To meet these demands, shippers need the right supply chain management tools with the flexibility to grow and scale as needed. The right supply chain management tools help not only to enable shippers to provide better customer service and on-time deliveries but also to remain competitive with everyone else in the market.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 9, 2022

Ben is VP of Account Management at Loadsmart , which is transforming the future of freight, they leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning and strategic partnerships to automate how freight is priced, booked and shipped. No more back and forth emails and phone calls haggling over pricing. About Ben Buchanan. About Loadsmart.

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LandLink

MARCH 13, 2019

The right pricing strategy is a critical component that companies can’t afford to overlook and is one of the most important aspects of maintaining profitability. Goals that are hard to attain if the company isn’t using solid pricing strategies.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

Why manufacturers should consider AI Generative AI (GenAI) and Machine Learning tools are being added to ERP solutions at a rapid pace, bringing new levels of automation and efficiency to business processes across the manufacturing enterprise. These range from data migration to integration, security and training.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MARCH 12, 2020

Using technology to drive strategy and improve performance—and ultimately create financial value—is top of mind for shippers today managing complex global supply chains. Furthermore, 65% said they either have or are planning to implement real-time visibility and insight tools in the next two years. Our real-time visibility solution.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Imagine planning a trip and getting the wrong ticket price because someone mistyped a number. Now, scale that up to the world of freight shipping, where a small data slip can mean big money lost. In the freight shipping industry, the accuracy of freight data is more than just a detail. Data inaccuracies can disrupt logistics.

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Parade

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Here’s why technology should be part of your overall strategy. Brokerages across the globe have turned to technology for a competitive advantage, helping them increase sales, get loads covered, improve customer experience, and cut out the busy work that slows them down. They could be missing out in consequence.

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Parade

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Here’s why technology should be part of your overall strategy. Brokerages across the globe have turned to technology for a competitive advantage, helping them increase sales, get loads covered, improve customer experience, and cut out the busy work that slows them down. They could be missing out in consequence.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 2, 2021

Ben is VP of Account Management at Loadsmart , which is transforming the future of freight, they leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning and strategic partnerships to automate how freight is priced, booked and shipped. No more back and forth emails and phone calls haggling over pricing. About Ben Buchanan. About Loadsmart.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If your business is experiencing a persistent reduction in profit margins, analysing your cost to serve is an advisable step in diagnosing the causes. Process Performance What if the problem isn’t connected to products, customers, or pricing but lies instead with process performance? Are Your Profit Margins Declining?

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 5, 2023

Logistics Business magazine, together with the Information Factory, have produced a 7 page digital magazine on data in transport logistics. Editor Peter MacLeod talks to iFactory CEO Robert Jordan to understand how transport businesses can drive up profitability by adopting a data-driven approach. Read the free eBook here.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

Leading 3PL builds on previous integration of Trucker Tools’ real-time visibility and predictive freight matching, launches automated one-click booking to further streamline transactions for owner-operators, small-fleet truckload community. About BlueGrace Logistics.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

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. Let’s look at seven ways that freight technology and data achieves that goal. Freight data reduces dwell time and load time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Global trade regulations and conflicts, as well as tariff threats as a political tool, could cut off sources and markets and push your business plan into the red. The average cost of a data breach reached $3.86 Price fluctuations and sourcing issues. Trade disputes and tariffs. 7 Tips For Building Supply Chain Resiliency.

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