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[WHITE PAPER] How lane by lane analysis at scale promotes strategic and tactical transportation management

FreightWaves SONAR

For instance, if you know more detail and have insights around freight market volatility, you can assess the risk in every lane and its effect on tender acceptance , providing the ability to drill down into meaningful steps that are clearly defined to improve transportation management. How contract data amounts to tactical bidding management.

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[WHITE PAPER] Another rough year for shippers to manage bid process and carrier networks

FreightWaves SONAR

Improved railway fluidity is one of the few areas where transportation networks are improving, but even in that mode, terminal congestion remains rampant. That analysis should help you to determine which carriers you want to solicit bids from. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. at the same time.

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[WHITE PAPER] FreightWaves SONAR: Full shipment lifecycle market data vs TMS vendor and paid-only forecasting

FreightWaves SONAR

Data has become an integral part of the supply chain network’s daily operations and is inseparable from the modern processes that govern procedures involved in transportation. And it can actually harm the shipping and transportation process when inaccurate facts and insights govern critical decisions and judgment calls.

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Transportation cost analysis: Going beyond benchmarking for improved carrier pricing

FreightWaves SONAR

From a financial standpoint, transportation cost analysis remains focused on determining the value of the resources used to execute a given shipment and goes well beyond benchmarking. Moreover, this kind of analysis does not focus on who ends up paying which expenses in the end.

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What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation

GlobalTranz

Additional opportunities can be reached through transportation optimization whether using a 3PL or 4PL. It's important to understand how transportation optimization can work well with managed transportation service providers to attain that goal. Defining Transportation Optimization.

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5 Things to Look for When Vetting Logistics Transportation Services

GlobalTranz

Vetting 3PLs and transportation management services providers is a complex topic and shippers may not know where to begin. To find the right logistics transportation services partner for your unique business needs, shippers should consider these five crucial characteristics. . Focus on Carrier Procurement and Management.

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6 Steps to conduct a freight spend analysis

FreightWaves SONAR

Carriers and transportation experts are always looking for ways to cut costs and maximize spending. According to Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez , “Transportation professionals are so consumed with managing immediate needs that it’s often difficult for them to step back and consider longer term strategic objectives.”