Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The series includes a mix of live content formats to keep viewers engaged, from webinars to panel discussions, all focused on industry trends, technological advancements or workflow strategies, and includes a Q&A session to facilitate additional tailored discussions during live streams.

Material Savings 51

Material Savings Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Supply Chain Software 51

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Establishing a practical freight routing guide helps outline essential rules of engagement for vendors, clients and supply chain managers. Maintaining good compliance to these informational guides is critical to supply chain management and relies heavily on current data and automation. Download the White Paper.

Compliance 98

Compliance Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Data 98

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

Supply chain visibility has become a vital element in today’s ever-changing market. End-to-end transparency promotes supply chain agility Unexpected problems are bound to arise. Although these methods are foundational, they don’t provide the agility of real-time updates that supply chain visibility tools can accomplish.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Data 52

FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Predictive analytics is relatively new in the scope of modern supply chain management. Today’s transportation fleets are leveraging this advanced business intelligence to help drive costs out of the supply chain.” Download the White Paper. Traditional supply chains were incredibly linear and rather stale.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Waste Reduction Expense Reduction 52

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

Why autonomous logistics alone does little for supply chain advancement Market conditions and demand drive carrier profitability. Poor tender acceptance strategies. Download the White Paper. Carriers must collect, analyze and proactively apply data, which “is critical,” says Supply Chain Brain.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 52

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

This is also the basis for what everyone seeks – data-driven information that helps solve disruptions in the supply chain, resulting in the best-informed decisions possible in regard to less-than-truckload (LTL) freight rates and tight truckload capacity. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

Negotiating Skills 97

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Data 97

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

Big data and predictive freight rates in the digital supply chain are nothing new. Real-time data and predictive freight rates promote end-to-end supply chain benefits. However, objective risk management implies seeing both the threats and opportunities to improve the supply chain. Download the White Paper.

Data 98

Data Negotiating Skills Freight Resource Reduction 98

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

Yes, the need for shipping demand analytics is not new and was echoed in 2013 by Industry Week , “Relying on traditional supply chain execution systems is becoming increasingly more difficult, with a mix of global operating systems, pricing pressures and ever-increasing customer expectations. Download the White Paper.

Price Reduction 97

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Waste Reduction 97

FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. A lack of raw materials and products from suppliers created supply chain disruptions. HOW MUCH DO PAPER AND PACKAGING COMPANIES SPEND ON TRANSPORTATION?

Data 52

Data Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Vendor Strategies 52

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

Download the White Paper. These KPIs appear in a variety of forms, but two of the most important to track throughout the supply chain are on-time pickup and on-time delivery. Consideration of different modes allows for more flexibility in freight management strategy. Request a SONAR Demo.

Resource Reduction 98

Resource Reduction Efficiency Cost Reduction Freight 98

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 12, 2021

Monitoring freight market activity is an integral part of supply chains. However, with the proper supply chain analytic systems in place, you’ll be able to use this data to create value that sets your company on the path of continued success.” Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

Supply Chain Software 97

Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Tools 97

FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 8, 2020

According to Supply Chain Game Changer , “On-time delivery may seem like a basic expectation. Yet all benchmarking begins with access to the right supply chain data. Get your team on board with new strategies. Business leaders should work to share new strategies and process improvements with all staff.

Data 82

Data Resource Reduction Cost Reduction How To 82

FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 30, 2020

This remains key to the overall success of investments within supply chain analysis. And pre-emptive strategies that help isolate and address real-time problems will inevitably rely on real-time freight data and easy-to-access systems. Download the White Paper. Things will go wrong. Think about it.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Data Supply Chain Software Transportation 98

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

Unfortunately, the trials of 2020 taught supply chain leaders that planning on the typical expectations will not always work. Download the White Paper. Broad market assumptions are great for broad strategies, but as everyone knows, the supply chain is rarely that simple. Request a SONAR Demo.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Expense Reduction Scenario Planning 98

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Knowing how supply and demand fluctuations go and responding accurately remain keys to growth and success. By using strong management and analysis processes, supply chains can maximize value and stay competitive. Freight intelligence tools help management develop a more unified freight strategy. Download the White Paper.

Supply Chain Software 98

Supply Chain Software Trucking Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 98

FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Successful supply chain management depends on the ability to collect data and apply it accordingly. Supply chain professionals need to realize that real-time freight and shipping data is crucial to making market decisions and maximizing profitability across all loads for these five reasons. Download the White Paper.

Data 90

Data Freight Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction 90

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

Without a clear picture of what money is coming in and going out of the supply chain, common challenges and disruptions can have an even greater impact. Together, these challenges demonstrate why transportation cost analysis is critical to keeping the supply chain operational and functioning at a profitable and scalable level.

Analysis 98

Analysis Price Reduction Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 98

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Mobile data can play a pivotal role in building the supply value chain. Mobile devices have functions that provide valuable data for the supply value chain. Mobile devices have proven optimal for implementing innovative strategies, connecting freight loads with other equipment and assets , and more.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Data Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing 98

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

As the world of transportation continues to evolve, shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) are effectively utilizing certain methods along with modern data platforms to meet the demands of today’s supply chains. Download the White Paper. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below.

Optimization Software 98

Optimization Software Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Optimization Modeling 98

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

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. Enterprise shippers need a proactive strategy to secure capacity One of the biggest challenges that shippers face remains to secure capacity.

Supply Chain Software 90

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Automation Sourcing Strategies 90

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

According to Supply Chain Digital , “although new, AI-driven concepts are being introduced, they aren’t new to the logistics sector. Common issues reefer logistics and shipping managers have to overcome While change is always hard, it is necessary within the supply chain system. Download the White Paper.

Data 97

Data Efficiency Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 97

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 21, 2021

They become essential to improving asset utilization within the shipping supply chain. The biggest barrier to efficiency in supply chain agility rests with an inability to see, capture or analyze freight data. Download the White Paper. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below now.

Data 98

Data Sourcing Strategies Tips Optimal Sourcing 98

FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

According to Matt Leonard of Supply Chain Dive : “Demand for trucking freight is being driven by strong consumer spending and a manufacturing industry that’s seen growth for five straight months. A trucking RFP is most effective when sent to diverse and varied supply chain networks. Download the White Paper.

Optimization Software 105

Optimization Software Optimization Tips Price Reduction 105

FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 3, 2020

How does your company define success in the supply chain? Collaborative analytics help the supply chain work together. But modern supply chains are super-complex. Things go wrong in supply chains. Download the White Paper. The problem only grows worse in larger supply chains.

Supply Chain Planning Software 76

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 76

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 26, 2021

Supply chain leaders continue to focus their efforts on finding the right mix of assets used, market positioning and carrier freight pricing strategies. And in turn, shippers or freight brokerages can consider their assets, maximizing profitability to build a stronger supply chain that expands throughput.

Price Reduction 78

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Optimal Sourcing 78

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

Defining corporate goals in the supply chain can be a monstrous undertaking. However, there is a unique problem within the supply chain, and faster and free shipping does not always amount to sustainable shipping practices. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Optimization Software 59

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 25, 2021

And the routing guide provides a single point of instruction that can be used to measure carrier and supplier compliance or performance, reports Supply Chain 24/7. Let’s take a closer look at five reasons why this is the reality of today’s supply chains. . Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

Optimal Sourcing 97

Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Resource Reduction Expense Reduction 97

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply chains have fractured under the weight of recent maritime import demand, forcing shippers like Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) to find pricier alternatives in order to not miss their window of opportunity. Download the White Paper. Restructuring supply chains will have a lasting effect on logistics networks.

Price Reduction 92

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Sourcing Strategies Demo 92

FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Thus, shipping managers and providers need to know a few things about why descriptive analytics are essential to all modern supply chains. That kind of analysis creates a stronger level of supply chain agility. Download the White Paper. And that’s the value of descriptive analytics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Freight Resource Reduction 52

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

While most people think of fleets of trucks when they think about the supply chain network, another mode can be even more vital. This reliance on ocean freight lanes is what many logistics managers and freight brokers do not fully understand until something goes wrong within the supply chain. Download the White Paper.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Planning Software Freight Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 59

FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

But other technology solutions take a wide range of approaches to better connect carriers, shippers, and freight brokers, to make logistics and supply chains run more efficiently, and to drive more profits for users. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

Supply Chain Software 98

Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight 98

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Download the White Paper. With the ever-changing needs and demands of the supply chain, carriers need to maintain clarity. Failure to plan for deviations in the trucking market and a lack of planning regarding freight pricing strategies can have a disastrous impact on freight pricing strategies.

Negotiating Skills 92

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Expense Reduction Data 92

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

This must always remain the focus of the entire supply chain. Download the White Paper. Tech-driven processes make it easier to get work done throughout the supply chain. Adaptability and communication throughout the chain, which are critical to collaboration and for future growth.

Price Reduction 86

Price Reduction Data Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 86

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

According to the Harvard Business Review , “The challenge for companies will be to make their supply chains more resilient without weakening their competitiveness. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo. This will help build and solidify the relationship over time.”

Cost Reduction 98

Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Trucking 98

FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Global supply chains continue to sway in response to disruptions, unprecedented demands and ongoing digital transformation. As explained by Supply Chain Dive , “Companies like Convoy, Transfix, Uber Freight and Loadsmart use algorithms to match carriers and loads based on origin, destination, type of load, price, and timing.

Data 52

Data Sourcing Strategies Transportation Freight 52

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Analytics-driven processes must continue to remain the primary strategy for all managers today to improve profitability and increase revenue per driver and per load. Download the White Paper. This can make end-to-end performances, communications, and settlement processes easier for everyone involved in the supply chain.

Tips 98

Tips Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Operations 98

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

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. Enterprise shippers need a proactive strategy to secure capacity One of the biggest challenges that shippers face remains to secure capacity.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Automation Sourcing Strategies 52