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Decreasing deadheading in trucking: how carriers are turning to data to maximize assets

FreightWaves SONAR

Trucking capacity is tight, and deadheading is the precursor of even stricter capacity. Fortunately, smart data utilization can help reduce deadheading occurrences and make the entire supply chain more profitable. The problem of deadheading in trucking. And there remain significant problems within the industry. Think about it.

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Who Cares About Data Integrity?

FreightWaves SONAR

Much has been made in recent weeks about supply chain data providers changing historical metrics. Well, maybe you should, since it’s the title of the blog…DATA INTEGRITY MATTERS! SONAR isn’t yet the longest-running or most-used data source in the trucking world (but we’re getting there!).

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Navigating Market Uncertainty with Sarah Bertram

The Logistics of Logistics

Her supply chain and traditional G&A consulting background bring a unique perspective to clients who must work across their organizations to drive supply chain initiatives with Procurement, IT, Operations, and the C-suite. At DAT, she has been instrumental in growing the shipper practice. The Greenscreens.ai

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Freight and trucking data: how historical and contract load tender data create a trucking rate predictor

FreightWaves SONAR

Freight and trucking data makes for an excellent resource for shippers and logistic service providers (LSPs) alike. The data obtained from historical and contract load tender information creates a valuable tool – a trucking rate predictor. And it’s important to know why tendered, non-paid data can add so much weight.

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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. The challenges of limited transportation cost analysis.

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Managing E-Commerce Fulfillment Spikes With Data Analysis

GlobalTranz

The capacity crunch continues, and the ELD mandate has lowered the number of trucks available. This creates a major problem for managing e-commerce fulfillment when orders spike and shippers need to understand how data analysis may help. Lackluster insight into freight spend and poor freight management controls. Download Here.

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Truck fleet management: How are my trucks performing in the market?

FreightWaves SONAR

Truck fleet management has always been intensely focused on knowledge of the freight market. By using strong management and analysis processes, supply chains can maximize value and stay competitive. Knowing how fleets operate day in and day out will help provide a clear picture of efficiencies. Know your operating ratio .