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What is a routing guide and what are best practices to create one

FreightWaves SONAR

And according to Brian Straight of FreightWaves , a routing guide is a living document that enables faster transportation management and keeps freight spend under control based on lane volatility, seen also within SONAR SCI Lane Acuity. What is a routing guide : a list of preferred carriers for tendering freight.

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How to Write a Winning Business Plan

Ship Monk

Of course, we couldn’t let our entrepreneurial free spirits miss out on those numbers. Essentially, a business plan is a formal document that outlines the goals and objectives of a company. If you really want to play it smart, market research is one step you definitely don’t want to skip out on. Who will be responsible for what?

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Reverse Logistics Solutions by 3PL Links

3PL Links

Decide between outsourcing returns management or not: Outsourcing this management will, of course, allow you to concentrate on your core competencies and avoid incurring the costs of acquiring this knowledge, or even profit from the cost reductions offered by the subcontractor’s knowledge. Implementing best practices.

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10 Challenges for Shippers in Negotiating Trucking Contracts

FreightWaves SONAR

Disruption is, by definition, unplanned. Of course, that depends on securing shipping data insights well in advance of disruptions’ arrival. Trucking contracts are not a fast-paced document. Still, if the carrier loses drivers, there is nothing a shipper can do to secure more capacity during peaking asset demand periods.

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CFO Beating You Up Over Rising Freight Costs? Hit Back with a TMS

Talking Logistics

We’re talking, of course, about Transportation Management System (TMS) solutions to digitize and automate transportation processes. . Read this document explaining a methodology for accurately calculating the savings potential of a good TMS solution. There will definitely be more recessions as well as more periods of expansion.

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E-commerce: Selling Multichannel As A Profitable Option For Your Online Business

Forto

Because of the increased sales of course. . For the Amazon marketplace it’s definitely true to be there or be square. FreightHubs logistics experts are skilled at stick-handling Amazon sellers’ documentation and customs clearance. Consulting FreightHub’s dashboard for all shipments and documents streamlines the process.

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Stay Safe During Spooktober with These Anti-Horror Freight Shipping Tips

Freightera

What you’ll want to pay attention to are the packaging, documentation, carrier reliability, and insurance. Shipping Documentation. However, making sure your documents are in order is the “Nightmare on Elm Street” (original, of course) of classic horror movies. Definitely up there, and you don’t want to miss it.

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