FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

With the proper use of data and freight analytics , contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. Moreover, Supply & Demand Chain Executive explains , “Developing a point-of-departure strategy for partial and LTL shipments can give small and medium-size businesses delivery costs comparable to the mega shippers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 6, 2021

On the episode you’ll hear: How does Ed define the industry question: “what is digital freight matching?”. Is newtrul a digital freight matching platform? Load boards have been around for years, what’s the difference between what newtrul is, or any other digital freight matching platform, and a load board?

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Co-hosts Kyle Taylor and Luke Falasca focused on freight forecasting during COVID-19 on this episode of #WithSONAR. Subscribers receive near-time market intelligence to improve pre-RFP strategy analysis and can identify new market opportunities with little to none native, historical data. Get a Demo of SONAR's Lane Scorecard.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

With that in mind, the trucking RFP has come into play as a more significant undertaking for 2021 contracts as the freight market saw volatility in 2020 on the spot market due to historic tender rejections and volumes adding to increased prices. A confident, data-driven trucking RFP undertaking can make a big difference in freight spend.

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RPA Labs

MARCH 3, 2022

Now more than ever, companies are searching for tools that maximize both their stability and flexibility when facing the future. It’s important to consider these ten factors when considering automated document processing technology to add value and resiliency to the freight industry. Do Enable Real-Time Document Sharing Capabilities.

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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. How carriers create data-driven pricing strategies. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

Today, freight load management is a major trouble area for carriers and logistics managers within the shipping industry. For managers in the transportation industry, freight load pricing accuracy remains a source of confusion and disruption. Within the freight load management area of the network, data is essential.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Control over trucking freight rating remains a blip for many carriers, particularly owner-operators and those trying to manage the chaos of a pandemic-stressed industry. Quite simply, freight rating challenges are not a problem limited to trucking carriers. Now, the industry is changing yet again.

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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 level of insight enables them to negotiate better terms with carriers and optimize their overall transportation budget strategies.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

The introduction of this first application within SONAR SCI was built with leaders at companies that spend millions of dollars on freight shipping. SONAR Lane Acuity Plus provides lane-level insight into market stability and rate benchmarking , helping participants identify freight rate and capacity risk on a lane. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Freight management teams spend many resources responding to delays, issues, customer needs, data and marketing trends and shifting conditions with supply and demand. Using historical data, freight managers can identify when more inventory, human resources, trucks and revenue may be needed. And that’s the value of descriptive analytics.

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Parade

MARCH 29, 2022

They’ve got more time to haggle a little with carriers to improve the load’s margins, time to chat with carrier reps about their lives and businesses, and more time to check in with carriers on their load preferences so they can send them even better freight in the future.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The state of logistics in 2021 continues to undergo transformation and disruption (continued from 2020), and while companies are looking for new logistics strategies to stay proactive, there comes a point at which supply chain leaders need a simple, fast way to view market conditions. That’s where freight indices come into play.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Truck fleet management has always been intensely focused on knowledge of the freight market. And freight KPIs can serve as a valuable tool for freight market intelligence. Freight intelligence tools help management develop a more unified freight strategy. Streamline data capture and analysis.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” readers will learn about FreightWaves SONAR’s Weighted Rejection Index (WRI) to monitor trucking capacity in the freight market and the impact rejections have on shipping rates. Various market participants in the freight industry can rely on the WRI heatmaps in different use cases.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Automation continues to prove its value in building transportation and freight management relationships. Even the most robust in-house strategies can turn to the value of logistics automation within analytics, such as the insights found in Lane Signal, to further refine their operations. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Such applications of freight technology allow carriers to improve their systems across the board, improving profit margins, reducing load times, streamline shipping, and many more benefits. Using analytics and data-driven tools , carriers can find more loads and avoid consequential expenditures, such as empty miles. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 8, 2020

And it will extend beyond the four walls of your business to freight brokers and more. Get your team on board with new strategies. Business leaders should work to share new strategies and process improvements with all staff. Transportation and freight analytics provide insight into the full transportation lifecycle.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 5, 2021

The freight brokerage industry has traditionally focused its attention on the training and development of its customer sales staff. In a buy-sell brokerage, customer sales are incentivized to hunt and gather more freight, to bring in more revenue. Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves at Edge Logistics. SONAR is near-real-time data.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Of all the various freight broker sales tips, setting the hook is essential for getting and keeping a prospect’s attention. . Using a hook shows that you are not just calling down a list of companies, but have done your research and might have something of value in freight broker sales to share with them. . 3: Freight data.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Transportation analytics is among the most effective tools in trucking contract negotiations. Using real-time data , freight managers can finally begin to recognize their opportunities for better business relationships. Contracts must include dynamic pricing mechanisms to avoid unnecessary freight mini-bids.

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Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

For most freight brokerages, collecting quotes from carriers is simply a means to an end, with the ‘end’ in question being getting the load covered on time and on (or below) budget. Most brokerages don’t have a strategy or processes and technology in place to extract, store, and use the information in those quotes to build capacity.

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Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

For most freight brokerages, collecting quotes from carriers is simply a means to an end, with the ‘end’ in question being getting the load covered on time and on (or below) budget. Most brokerages don’t have a strategy or processes and technology in place to extract, store, and use the information in those quotes to build capacity.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

5 Steps To Defining A Successful Digital Transformation Strategy There are several steps to consider defining a successful digital transformation strategy: 1. The Customer Is King Digital transformation is all about the customer. Want a free BlueShip Demo? Digital transformation is a journey driven by a company’s goal.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Automation continues to prove its value in building transportation and freight management relationships. Even the most robust in-house strategies can turn to the value of logistics automation within analytics, such as the insights found in Lane Signal, to further refine their operations. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

With more agility and transparency, based on accurate data-driven choices, implementing essential visibility tools empowers shippers with practical foresight into predicting rate changes in real-time. Although these methods are foundational, they don’t provide the agility of real-time updates that supply chain visibility tools can accomplish.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2015

Freight rating software is a necessity for shippers and 3PLs. There is more at stake in the choice of a freight rating system. When shopping for a Freight Rating Software System with TMS, look for key points that will add value and provide additional benefits for shippers. The Basic Functionality of a Freight Rating System.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

And a new suite of products, ranging from artificial intelligence through visualization tools to see lane acuity, are changing the game. With access to real-time freight data and up-to-the-minute reports and communications, shipping performance can be greatly enhanced. Request a SONAR SCI Lane Acuity demo to get started. .

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Parade

JANUARY 18, 2022

It’s the perfect time to start picking up business in new lanes, branching out your carrier network to accommodate freight in new areas, or even new types of freight altogether. Employ tech tools like Parade to support the scale-up. Reach out to , schedule a demo. No problem.

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Parade

JANUARY 10, 2022

Here are some questions you can ask potential capacity management vendors to make sure they can help you design a comprehensive strategy that fits your organization’s needs. It’s a great way to start the conversation on whether a vendor can offer the tools you need to achieve your goals. Does it replace tools I’m already using?

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Parade

JANUARY 10, 2022

Here are some questions you can ask potential capacity management vendors to make sure they can help you design a comprehensive strategy that fits your organization’s needs. It’s a great way to start the conversation on whether a vendor can offer the tools you need to achieve your goals. Does it replace tools I’m already using?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Transportation service providers look for new and innovative tools, technology, and processes to improve delivery solutions while staying competitive. The Last-Mile Needs a Sustainable-First Strategy. A set-it-and-forget-it approach is possible with the right tools and automated processes.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 6, 2021

5 steps to define and implement a proper strategy for digital transformation. 5 Steps To Defining A Successful Digital Transformation Strategy. There are several steps to consider defining a successful digital transformation strategy: 1. The Customer Is King. Want a free BlueShip Demo? Request a BlueShip Demo.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 6, 2021

5 steps to define and implement a proper strategy for digital transformation. 5 Steps To Defining A Successful Digital Transformation Strategy. There are several steps to consider defining a successful digital transformation strategy: 1. The Customer Is King. Want a free BlueShip Demo? Request a BlueShip Demo.

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WorkWave

MARCH 20, 2023

Delivery management solutions provide organizations with the tools they need to effectively manage deliveries from start to finish, ensuring orders are delivered on time and within budget. As demand for speedier deliveries rises, businesses must find ways to streamline their procedures in order to remain competitive.

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Envase Technologies

JUNE 23, 2023

But we’re not talking only truckers, we mean carriers, shippers, brokers, freight forwarders, 3PLs, warehouses, distribution centers, container depots, any stakeholder in the supply chain. For a quick demo, jump to 16:20 in the webinar recording to watch Bobby walk through it! Its as simple as 1, 2, 3. Search, Book, Pay.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 29, 2021

Robinson’s $21 billion in freight under management, 19 million annual shipments, and connectivity to more than 200,000 customers and contract carriers. Real-time visibility tools also help you manage the exponential growth of data produced by supply chains and increased customer expectations. Request a demo of Navisphere Vision today.

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