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

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SONAR SCI can be used to benchmark your rates against what other shippers in your industry are paying in the same lanes. 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. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Transportation cost analysis: Going beyond benchmarking for improved carrier pricing

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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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6 Steps to conduct a freight spend analysis

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A freight spend analysis can help cut those extra costs. Performing a freight spend analysis reveals extra costs deriving from unforeseen issues. Let’s look at a few best practices and steps to conduct a comprehensive, insightful cost analysis. Know the scope and value of a freight spend analysis.

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

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And there remain significant problems within the industry. One of the biggest challenges facing the industry right now is deadheading. Waste matters in the shipping industry because every instance leads to higher freight costs. Download the White Paper. Think about it. And it’s essential to understand why. .

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Trade agreements and logistics data: why proactive planning always wins

FreightWaves SONAR

Download the White Paper. As highlighted by LinkedIn , a staggering 80% of bargaining is preparation, analysis, data review and planning before any meeting or discussion occurs. And that’s a meaningful advantage in an industry where growth remains subjective and constantly under the threat of other competitors.

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What is transportation rate forecasting and why do I need real-time data to forecast accurately

FreightWaves SONAR

Nothing in life comes for free, especially in the transportation and shipping industry where predictive freight costs carry so much weight. Understanding why rate forecasting is so vital and how accurate data and analysis can help improve predictions are essential. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Enterprise shippers’ top 6 logistics strategies to know

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Now more than ever, shippers need to find innovative ways to make the most of real-time freight data and analysis. Download the White Paper. The best logistics strategies depend on expert insight, such as the data and analysis found in FreightWaves Passport, which focuses on the chain’s inner workings.