FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Housing starts are calling for lumber kits, industrial purchasers are ordering products for their projects, and construction companies are planning their moves and strategies for the year. Shippers often manage transportation for these projects with historical data, bids from trusted carriers and a lot of guesswork.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

Transportation procurement remains a major problem for enterprises faced with the need for faster and more extensive capacity. Part of acting on them immediately derives from the size of the data collected and how it can be transformed into meaningful insights. Freight market data size consistency matters.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 13, 2023

Leaders across the logistics industry have been making data-informed decisions for decades. Not all data is created equal, however, and many of the tools and processes that provided “cutting-edge” advantages several years ago have fallen behind the curve. . There is an innate lag in legacy data. port activity. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

KCH Transportation has a trucking division and a brokerage service. KCH Transportation has six top team members that use the SONAR UI to better manage assets and align the company with market trends. KCH Transportation has strong goals, including growing the company with new clients in 2021. View the Full Case Study.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This begs the question: Even if the industry gets more truck drivers, just how much is enough to relieve the strain on trucking capacity? Robinson’s own technology and data from the largest network in the freight industry, help our customers stay on top of the trends that influence their supply chains.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

Nothing in life comes for free, especially in the transportation and shipping industry where predictive freight costs carry so much weight. Ultimately, it comes down to how good logistics managers get at transportation rate forecasting. It cost money to make money and even to try and save money.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2024

What you will learn in this blog: Leveraging Data Analytics For Invaluable Insights Implementing Lean Principles for Waste Reduction Effective Management Of Supply Chain Costs As companies navigate market fluctuations and challenges, effectively managing supply chain expenses becomes pivotal for success. Read The Logistics Blog®

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a 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 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 15, 2023

They talk about the growing popularity of podcasts in the logistics industry and how podcasting can be a helpful tool for professionals to stay up-to-date on industry trends and insights. 00:03:51] Starting a successful blog. [00:07:57] 00:55:57] Trucking industry job improvement. [01:00:11]

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CLX Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Every business needs to understand standards and best practices regardless of the industry. Proper transportation management can help you mitigate risk, better control shipping speed, increase efficiency and adaptability, and lower costs. Do: Use a Good Transportation Management System. Do: Focus on Data.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 26, 2024

Photo credit: Jim Allen Produce is a small portion of the volume of freight in the United States, but it can be one of the most disruptive forces in the industry. This is where being able to monitor tender data at the market level can become your secret superpower. This can be seen in a list or map view form.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The metal fabrication industry has been more competitive than it has ever been. As the global markets shift and change in the coming years, the metal fabrication industry will greatly benefit by maintaining an attitude of versatility, flexibility, and growth. Data-based decision-making is another key benefit of digitization.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 2, 2018

Today, we conclude our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation , Freight. There were approximately 220 blog posts in 2017, and over 360,000 page views on those posts alone. Share This: Read More.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

FreightWaves SONAR is dedicated to creating a fair and transparent marketplace for all transportation players to manage their businesses effectively and efficiently. New modes and powerful data are the tip of the iceberg when it comes to possibilities. This builds stronger relationships and boosts service and compliance levels.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

Data for data’s sake lacks value, especially in the view of the supply chain. And across the market, submitted data becomes rapidly outdated. And in some industries, outdated data can have disastrous consequences. For instance, take the value added by more accurate data in the health industry.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 26, 2021

Cloud-based transportation management offers a variety of benefits for businesses that operate in the global supply chain. But there are times when it becomes necessary to outsource the entire process thoroughly, which many refer to as transportation as a service. Why Outdated Approaches to Transportation Management Can Fall Short .

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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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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 21, 2018

We’ll publish every Tuesday right on the Cerasis blog and Freight Institute. In this “The Freight Project Podcast” episode you’ll hear : Hannah address one the biggest issues shippers face today: rising transportation costs. Resources to Download to Help Mitigate Rising Transportation Costs. Download eBook.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

Global trade data and shipping demand management are not just things that high-tech companies and international investors need to worry about. It has been and remains a key part of the transportation and logistics puzzle for enterprise shippers today. Streamline data collection and analysis. Download the White Paper.

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Locus

MAY 4, 2023

The logistics industry relies on the efficient transportation of goods between locations and line haul transportation plays a significant role in this. In 2021, in the United States alone, the total transportation logistics costs came to around 1.2 What is line haul transportation? trillion U.S. trillion U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

Offering full service white glove, a 99% claims free delivery standard (lowest in the industry) and as fast as next-day delivery to these underserved customers. Eliminating Inefficiencies: Onward’s data-driven platform tackles the inefficiencies of traditional big and bulky delivery.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Managing OTR transportation through disruption is a complex process. We’re sharing seven best practices to improve OTR transportation management, enabling shippers to stay competitive in the face of disruption. Track Carrier Performance Data. Analytics provides visibility into your transportation network and operations.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2021

Vetting 3PLs and transportation management services providers is a complex topic and shippers may not know where to begin. To find the right logistics transportation services partner for your unique business needs, shippers should consider these five crucial characteristics. . Focus on Carrier Procurement and Management.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2021

Creating a data-driven supply chain tracking important transportation metrics helps shippers respond and adapt as quickly as possible to known and unknown events. Why Monitor Transportation Metrics. Actionable data is one of the most critical business drivers.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

Data and optimization can improve efficiencies in supply chains, save shippers money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to logistics experts who shared insights last Friday in honor of National Supply Chain Day. “In I don’t think most shippers understand that because the access to that data isn’t totally available to them.”.

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MercuryGate

JUNE 27, 2023

When it comes to protecting internal data and systems from hackers, security relies on all of us working together. Transportation cybersecurity threats are everywhere and constantly evolving. No industry is less a target than any other. If a cybercriminal can find a way in, they’ll take it.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Chuck is the CEO and Co-founder of High Definition Vehicle Insurance (HDVI) , where he leads an experienced team of insurance, technology, and trucking industry experts who deeply understand the challenges of today’s fleets. HDVI’s Shift tool uses a fleet’s own real-time telematics data to charge a fleet the cost of their actual risk.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 29, 2023

It’s crazy to think about how much the shipping industry has changed and evolved over the years. Development of supply chain and logistics Let’s look at the evolution of the shipping industry. Although it could transport goods from one place to another, it was slow and had minimal capacity.

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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. And that’s especially true when considering new carriers or using other modes of transportation. Download the White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Today, we wrap up our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our last post covered the Top 5 Supply Chain blogs of 2016. Today's post will cover the top 5 Transportation Management blogs from 2016 so far. Get The Full List Here.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. According to Logistics Management , “Time is money in transportation…. And freight transportation is increasingly done “on the fly.”

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

And there remain significant problems within the industry. One of the biggest challenges facing the industry right now is deadheading. Fortunately, smart data utilization can help reduce deadheading occurrences and make the entire supply chain more profitable. Think about it. And it’s essential to understand why. .

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

LLMs fueling data-driven decision-making LLMs have stormed the tech landscape in recent years, and their applications in supply chain management are nothing short of transformative. The answer lies in data. In the ever-evolving world of logistics, data reigns supreme.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Transporting big machines and equipment is a massive task in industries like construction and mining. Understanding Heavy Equipment Hauling Heavy equipment hauling transports oversized and overweight loads beyond standard legal road limits. Safety Concerns : Ensuring secure transport and minimizing accident risks.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 12, 2021

Today’s shipping and transportation industry has changed in several ways, even over just the last few years. This is seen exceptionally well when looking at rail capacity and transportation rates for the modern supply chain. Data access to see savings compared to truckload and other shipping methods.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

Within the chemical industry, challenges such as regulatory compliance, market volatility, and stringent safety measures require innovative solutions. 1] Chemical supply chain planning specifically refers to applying supply chain planning principles and strategies within the context of the chemical industry.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

We’ll publish every Tuesday right on the Cerasis blog and Freight Institute. In this “The Freight Project Podcast” episode you’ll hear : Why using transportation tech to get data allows shippers to treat drivers better & become “Shipper of Choice.” Transportation Tech Resources for Download.

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