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What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation

GlobalTranz

Additional opportunities can be reached through transportation optimization whether using a 3PL or 4PL. It's important to understand how transportation optimization can work well with managed transportation service providers to attain that goal. Defining Transportation Optimization.

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[WHITE PAPER] How Enterprise Shippers Can Respond to and Mitigate Tender Rejections

FreightWaves SONAR

But transportation optimization , knowing when to tender freight, take advantage of company-owned assets, and outsource are other issues. The world of transportation sourcing and management is only getting more complicated. The first step in building a successful supply chain is to start with vendor sourcing.

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?Best Practices to Improve OTR Transportation

GlobalTranz

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. Capturing carrier data gives you more visibility into your freight spend and enables you to make data-driven decisions that positively impact your business.

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LTL Freight Rates: Using data to improve annual contract negotiations

FreightWaves SONAR

With the proper use of data and freight analytics , contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. The incredible insights that accurate data has to offer combats volatility and unearths a clear understanding of what’s actually happening in the market. Those are the founding principles behind SONAR SCI Lane Acuity.

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Why data source matters to accurately and objectively assess the over the road trucking market

FreightWaves SONAR

This means that the industry continues to move in the direction of improved shipping technology. The abundant data sources can make the process of assessing the market more difficult than necessary. Shippers and carriers should make more definitive decisions in selecting their data sources.

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Truck and trailer forecasting to improve trucking operations decisions: The role of data and analytics platforms

FreightWaves SONAR

Data and freight analytics platforms play a pivotal role in freight forecasting. Obviously, the ability to improve truck and trailer order forecasting offers excellent value for carriers. Data and analytics platforms assemble and organize data for meaningful, actionable use. Download the White Paper.

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5 Things to Look for When Vetting Logistics Transportation Services

GlobalTranz

The right partner will also work with your team to implement changes based on data-driven recommendations and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. . Focus on Carrier Procurement and Management. Download the White Paper: Transportation Optimization: Its Strategic Role in Transportation Management.