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10 Challenges for Shippers in Negotiating Trucking Contracts

FreightWaves SONAR

Transportation analytics is among the most effective tools in trucking contract negotiations. And it’s equally important to know the top 10 challenges for shippers in negotiating trucking contracts like limited headhaul insight and how to overcome them. Limited network contacts result in higher costs. Rates can flip on a dime.

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 Artificial Intelligence: Key to Improved Route Adherence & Driver Experiences 

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Hence, curating an optimal driver experience emerges as a non-negotiable strategic imperative. Such capital can be strategically reallocated to drive core business transformations and process enhancements. In this context, it’s important to recognize drivers as the foundational assets driving our supply chain ambitions.

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10 Warehouse KPIs that impact freight management

FreightWaves SONAR

Typically, these include meeting EDI and electronic document standards; use routing guides, which even small companies should have; labeling inbound cartons and pallets with product SKUs and purchase order numbers; and purchase order terms and conditions.” . Hassle or cost to serve. Request a SONAR demo today. Return rate.

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Increasing Freight Broker Profit: 3 Best Practices

FreightWaves SONAR

When freight brokerages handle freight on the same lanes for their customers day in and day out, they build an expertise on pricing and servicing these truckload shipments. The more loads moved, the denser the network, the stronger the service, and pricing expertise builds up over time. . Request a SONAR Demo.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] A Primer on SONAR SCI Lane Acuity

FreightWaves SONAR

After all, everyone is focused on keeping costs under control, maximizing use of assets and capacity, avoiding tender rejections and more. It is also why shippers should apply that information to stay strategic and turn strategy into a tactical advantage in transportation procurement and day-to-day activities. Request a SONAR Demo.