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[WHITE PAPER] How Data Powers Freight Brokerage ROI Part 1

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And during times of uncertainty, which always occur in modern supply chains, effective freight brokerage must have access to the latest tools and resources. billion from 2020 to 2024. Why data for the sake of data fails to add value. Fill out the Form Below to Access the White Paper.

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[WHITE PAPER] Peak Season Forecast: Another truckload capacity crunch

FreightWaves SONAR

Therefore, the intermodal volume trajectory in the fourth quarter may more closely resemble 2020 (rising in November and December) rather than 2018-2019 (declining in November and December from October levels). Another peak season in which intermodal demand exceeds supply would likely presage further contract rate increases in 2022.

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[WHITE PAPER] Carrier asset utilization and allocation best practices to reduce operating costs

FreightWaves SONAR

Not a lot has changed when it comes to fleet asset utilization within the supply chain. However, 2020 helped shed light on just how behind the industry is compared to others. Prioritizing moves based on inbound and outbound data trends. Tracking and applying equipment data insights. Visualization capabilities.

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[WHITE PAPER] Shippers pay more for packaging while paper and packaging companies face rising input and freight costs

FreightWaves SONAR

One year ago, we wrote a white paper in which we estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S. Despite the revenue declines posted by the industry in 2020, we believe that industry freight spend is just as high as pre-pandemic levels due to growth in packaging demand and higher freight rates.

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Why is freight data a powerful weapon in the era of COVID-19?

FreightWaves SONAR

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?

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5 reasons why real-time freight data is for freight market decisions

FreightWaves SONAR

Successful supply chain management depends on the ability to collect data and apply it accordingly. As explained by Grainger , “In today’s global economy, technology trends like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data have become an indispensable part of everyday business. Download the White Paper.

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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. Fortunately, smart data utilization can help reduce deadheading occurrences and make the entire supply chain more profitable. Applied data lowers the risk of over-valuing or under-valuing trucking costs. Download the White Paper.