FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. For those that make the right applications of freight data, the massive problems created by the pandemic could have been more easily mitigated.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Supply chain intelligence and actionable insights must apply the most accessible, near real-time data available. Analytic data resources for brokers are great, but it’s equally important to realize that FreightWaves SONAR is much more than a broker-exclusive resource. Market dynamics of freight management can turn on a dime.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 25, 2021

Reaching mutually beneficial service level agreements (SLA) or trade agreements depends on the access and utilization of current logistics data and a decent amount of preparation. Far too often, there is a severe lack of real-time logistics data to work with during this process. Download the White Paper.

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Parade

JANUARY 10, 2022

Asking the right questions can help make sure your capacity management solution helps you achieve your goals. Choosing the right capacity management vendor can be complicated. However, capacity management is a little more complicated than that. Your capacity management provider should offer you success on your terms.

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Parade

JANUARY 10, 2022

Asking the right questions can help make sure your capacity management solution helps you achieve your goals. Choosing the right capacity management vendor can be complicated. However, capacity management is a little more complicated than that. Your capacity management provider should offer you success on your terms.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Maintaining good compliance to these informational guides is critical to supply chain management and relies heavily on current data and automation. Missing data amounts to inevitable routing guide failures Data is king in today’s ever-changing market, and it is only becoming more vital for supply chain operations and management.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

Customers now expect reliability, speed, and convenience in their small parcel delivery experience and a company’s ability to meet those expectations can even be a source of differentiation. One estimate suggests that during the 2020 holiday season, demand for small parcel exceeded available capacity by nearly 7 million packages a day.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Shippers are feeling the effects of scarce carrier capacity. The driver shortage is affecting available trucking capacity. With luck, the shipper may find and contract with another carrier that has available space despite the driver shortage and scarce capacity. Scarce available trucking capacity leads to higher shipping costs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

And that’s why it’s important for carriers to apply data and enable predictive freight rating through these five requirements. Recognize that not all loads are as lucrative as meets the eye, letting data do the talking Benchmarking may be the first step, but the next focuses on identifying the less-lucrative loads.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Data analytics for logistics can make all the difference in the world when it comes to reefer truckload service delivery efficiency. However, the data [that powers them] hasn’t previously been utilized to its full capacity until recently.” Take the example of RCRPMF.USA in the image. last year and $2.19 the year prior.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 4, 2021

Here are 10 shipper of choice tips to help enterprises secure capacity and improve relationships with carriers, not to mention transportation brokers. Successful use of the shipper of choice tips also comes down to meeting customers’ wants and needs quickly, effectively and in an affordable manner. Always put carrier needs first.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

H aving access to real-time freight data and being able to make good use of it is essential for global trade and maritime shipping. Global retailers use data to understand lead time Successful supply chain operation at any stage hangs on the ability to stay on top of shipping and transport logistics. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Starting with Location Data A robust carrier intelligence (Link to Article) system uses a mixture of data sources to procure capacity in an intelligent manner. Brokerages must think of an alternative data source outside of tribal knowledge to procure high quality and profitable carrier capacity.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 7, 2024

BlueGrace heralds acquisition of Evos Smart Tools Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 7, 2024 Jeff Berman | Logistics Management March 7, 2024 Tampa, Fla.-based A purchase price for the transaction was not disclosed. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

In each of the blog posts we will include the title, the brief excerpt, and then the link of the top 5 blog posts in that category by the amount of views. . The competition is fierce in each category, as so far this year we have published over 150 blog posts! 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2016.So

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 Market conditions play a crucial role in shaping challenges professionals face when managing their organization’s supply chains.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Subscribe Now Judah Levine Head of Research, Freightos Group Judah is an experienced market research manager, using data-driven analytics to deliver market-based insights. Europe – N.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

Companies are rapidly adopting and using real-time data to clearly understand challenges to better mitigate unexpected problems when they arise. This helps to realize fewer tender rejections, increases an understanding for requests for proposal (RFPs) bringing optimal deals, and improves lead time planning to secure capacity procurement.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Data and freight analytics platforms play a pivotal role in freight forecasting. Data and analytics platforms assemble and organize data for meaningful, actionable use. When the data is collected and made more available and accessible, carriers and logistics service providers (LSPs) can improve trucking operation decisions.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Th is blog post covers the critical ways strategic partnerships can help supply chain managers achieve optimal OTR management for their freight. Finding carriers that meet specific needs and help the company reach supply chain goals provides a competitive advantage within the marketplace. Enabling Data-Driven Decision-Making .

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 28, 2023

By centralizing data through an ERP system, SME teams always have the information they need to hand, in one place, which can improve business decision-making because critical data like inventory levels, sales data and financial reports are easily accessible across the business in a standardised format.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 19, 2022

They have become applicable because the large amount of data they require is now created and stored by businesses, thanks to advances in computer technology. It uses historical data and applies statistical techniques to allocate resources in the most effective way to satisfy competing requirements. Inventory optimization.

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Freightos

JULY 11, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home July 11, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 19, 2022

They have become applicable because the large amount of data they require is now created and stored by businesses, thanks to advances in computer technology. It uses historical data and applies statistical techniques to allocate resources in the most effective way to satisfy competing requirements. Inventory optimization.

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Parade

JANUARY 12, 2022

With so many options out there, how do you know which capacity management solution is the right one for you? Here are the things that make Parade the foremost capacity management software on the market. Sales data. A really exciting feature? We also allow our customers to build a private carrier network. Conversions.

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Parade

JANUARY 12, 2022

With so many options out there, how do you know which capacity management solution is the right one for you? Here are the things that make Parade the foremost capacity management software on the market. Sales data. A really exciting feature? We also allow our customers to build a private carrier network. Conversions.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Shippers are feeling the effects of scarce transport capacities in the market. The driver shortage is affecting available transport capacities. If they are in luck, they may find and contract with another carrier that has free freight space despite the driver shortage and scarce transport capacities.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 29, 2021

Those challenges and others have put pressure on retailers to build omnichannel offerings that “meet customers where they are.” Using SONAR data in contract negotiations with carriers and 3PLs. . Greater efforts to mitigate volatility in freight costs, such as using more dedicated capacity or making larger use of private fleets.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

However, inconsistencies in service levels, including the use of inaccurate data, an economy that hinges on the state of foreign markets (think China), and changes to regulations and labor requirements are continuing to impact the capacity of the shipping industry. Capacity Is Tight, Not Impossible. Cassidy of JOC.com.

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Parade

JULY 30, 2019

To meet their outbound calls metric, they might even call their friends to 'fudge' the numbers. Let's suppose a CSR must meet an average margin of 20% and can move some freight at $1,000 at a 10% margin. 2: Number of additional capacities generated per carrier sales rep. Will you start sending us more of your capacity?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise. Capacity constraints continue to come under microscope as shippers look for a better understanding to the state of the market. Top causes of capacity constraints include: . Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. ?

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Carrier Requirements: Carriers also have their own preferences and limitations regarding the load they can carry such as geographic coverage, equipment availability, capacity, specialized handling capabilities, and contractual obligations. Load matching assigns the most suitable carrier to meet the unique demands of each delivery.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 22, 2024

Challenges of MRP MRP relies on data accuracy. In the digital era, manufacturers rely on accurate data to operate faster and allocate resources more quickly and efficiently. Improving capacity planning and streamlining production processes to meet customer demands efficiently.

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Parade

JULY 30, 2019

To meet their outbound calls metric, they might even call their friends to 'fudge' the numbers. Let's suppose a CSR must meet an average margin of 20% and can move some freight at $1,000 at a 10% margin. 2: Number of additional capacities generated per carrier sales rep. Will you start sending us more of your capacity?

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Parade

JULY 30, 2019

To meet their outbound calls metric, they might even call their friends to 'fudge' the numbers. Let's suppose a CSR must meet an average margin of 20% and can move some freight at $1,000 at a 10% margin. As a result, their reps are incentivized to engage with their in-network carriers to identify and request for additional capacity.

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Parade

JULY 30, 2019

To meet their outbound calls metric, they might even call their friends to 'fudge' the numbers. Let's suppose a CSR must meet an average margin of 20% and can move some freight at $1,000 at a 10% margin. As a result, their reps are incentivized to engage with their in-network carriers to identify and request for additional capacity.

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Locus

JULY 17, 2023

This data-driven approach allows dark kitchens to make informed business decisions and deliver a personalized experience to customers. Delivery Efficiency and Capacity: Coordinating multiple deliveries within a specific timeframe is challenging. How do dark kitchens enable this scalable growth?

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