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6 Steps to conduct a freight spend analysis

FreightWaves SONAR

A freight spend analysis can help cut those extra costs. By doing so, carriers and experts pinpoint logistics cost contributors. Performing a freight spend analysis reveals extra costs deriving from unforeseen issues. Know the scope and value of a freight spend analysis. Gather data for the analysis.

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Why Benchmarking Alone Isn’t Enough for Proper Transportation Cost Analysis

GlobalTranz

Given that our proprietary TMS, the Cerasis Rater , provides multiple reports, giving our shippers’ many insights, this post is quite appropriate, just like getting the data that is meaningful , in order to make the best decisions for your business possible. . Driver wages represent 26% of costs. On-time pickups.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. A Possible Stimulus on the Horizon May Increase the Challenge of Procurement Through Peak Season. A stimulus on the horizon further increases the risks of a higher trend in consumer purchasing. transportation metrics ?that Focusing on the?

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IoT Inspired Smart Warehouses Are Reinventing Inventory Management

GlobalTranz

Although not subject to the risk of cybersecurity, the costs of manual processes and systems management can be up to 31-times greater than those of digital systems, reports informIT. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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Shipping demand management: why enterprise shippers need in-depth insights

FreightWaves SONAR

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. That’s where data analytics comes in.”

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5 More Transformative Supply Chain Technologies Supply Chains Will Focus on in 2018 to Move to the Next Level

GlobalTranz

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Due to this focus on the customer, consumers will reward those who have taken the leap into supply chain technology implementation by making more purchases, thus increasing revenues.

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What You Need to Know About Full Truckload Freight Allocation

GlobalTranz

Goodwill notes shipment data granularity and analysis are linked with better freight allocation , which means making use of the full spectrum of available shipping options, including full truckloads. Full Truckload White Paper Series. Access our complete Full Truckload Shipping White Paper Series. Download Here.