Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

Parade’s new feature helps brokerages find carrier capacity in every quote, even the ones they don’t use. The New Parade Feature in a Nutshell The new feature focuses on showing customers not only capacity within their current network, but also other potential capacity our system has identified. There’s no shame in it.

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Parade

MARCH 29, 2022

You Get a Funnel of Quotes Fast Since Parade allows brokerages to reach out directly to a wide capacity network wherever carriers like to find loads, whether that be load boards, via email, or through the Parade portal, you can get your loads in front of qualified carriers quickly.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

With the proper use of data and freight analytics , contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. Moreover, Supply & Demand Chain Executive explains , “Developing a point-of-departure strategy for partial and LTL shipments can give small and medium-size businesses delivery costs comparable to the mega shippers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

And part of that includes recognizing when existing contracts fall short and when to re-enter mini-bids, significantly as capacity tightens, says the Loadstar. Track carrier performance with the right KPIs Tracking carrier performance with key performance indicators (KPIs) makes for another critical tool for improving freight management.

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Locus

MAY 18, 2023

To streamline the last-mile delivery process, retailers, CEPs and other last mile players can implement technical strategies that optimize delivery routes. That said, there are many tech strategies that shippers and carriers can leverage to reduce routing challenges to gain maximum efficiency in the last mile.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Routing guide failures are frequently caused by poor communication, misunderstandings, unclear guidelines, poor decision-making, outdated or missing data points, mismanagement of privately owned trucking fleets, and unavailability of automated tools and technology. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 6, 2021

What is “meaningful carrier density” and why is that really the phrase the industry should focus on when it comes to building out their carrier network to consistently find capacity? Why did newtrul about an integration strategy early on and is this how all freight technology companies should be thinking moving forward?

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Even the most robust in-house strategies can turn to the value of logistics automation within analytics, such as the insights found in Lane Signal, to further refine their operations. Enterprise shippers need a proactive strategy to secure capacity One of the biggest challenges that shippers face remains to secure capacity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

It’s because enterprise shippers are turning to new intelligence tools, such as SONAR SCI , to conduct a freight spend analysis to maximize contract freight use and allocation. And despite the current challenges, carriers are already looking for ways to augment their capacity through increased access to freight broker resources and beyond.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Watch the episode below: What makes SONAR’s Lane Scorecard app unique from bulk lane rate tools on the market is its proprietary SONAR lane scoring, SONAR predictive rates and its spark graphs that allow a user to more easily see past and forecast trends. Get a Demo of SONAR's Lane Scorecard. It has been recognized by Inc.,

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Ty Findley, managing partner of Ironspring Ventures, conducted a roundtable discussion titled The Next Chapter on Last Mile, with Penny Register-Shaw, chief strategy officer of The FRONTDoor Collective, and Bill Catania, founder and CEO of OneRail, on Tuesday during day two of FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event in Rogers, Arkansas.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

And freight KPIs can serve as a valuable tool for freight market intelligence. Freight intelligence tools help management develop a more unified freight strategy. Today, there is an excellent opportunity to apply freight market intelligence tools and real-time data. Request a SONAR Demo. appeared first on SONAR.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Knowing the following key tactics and using the proper tools will help sustain long-term savings. Modern, more effective strategies in today’s freight market have overtaken the old ways of manual shipping data analysis. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Transportation analytics is among the most effective tools in trucking contract negotiations. Still, if the carrier loses drivers, there is nothing a shipper can do to secure more capacity during peaking asset demand periods. Taking this action amounts to a more proactive, productive shipping strategy. Download the White Paper.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 11, 2023

They can allocate jobs more effectively, streamline routes, reduce travel time and ensure that technicians have the necessary tools and parts for timely service delivery. Adaptation and Continuous Improvement KPI dashboards serve as a tool for continuous improvement.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 5, 2021

Shippers will not be willing to accept a lack of trucking capacity or last-minute price changes in an industry that is becoming more transparent. Unlike other tools in the market, the Lane Signal considers an abundance of data from multiple sources, not just dirty data that flows through one system like other industry tools.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

SONAR Lane Acuity Plus provides lane-level insight into market stability and rate benchmarking , helping participants identify freight rate and capacity risk on a lane. . The higher the stability score, the more consistent the rate and capacity are on a given lane, resulting in a consistently high rate of tender acceptance.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Even the most robust in-house strategies can turn to the value of logistics automation within analytics, such as the insights found in Lane Signal, to further refine their operations. Enterprise shippers need a proactive strategy to secure capacity One of the biggest challenges that shippers face remains to secure capacity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

With more agility and transparency, based on accurate data-driven choices, implementing essential visibility tools empowers shippers with practical foresight into predicting rate changes in real-time. Although these methods are foundational, they don’t provide the agility of real-time updates that supply chain visibility tools can accomplish.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Carriers simply need to know where to send trucks and the proper freight rating or pricing strategies to use. Carriers have a finite amount of capacity. And there will be times when capacity constraints require increased rates and even outsourcing of some loads. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Locus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Drawing from Locus’s comprehensive survey conducted among over 150 industry captains and leaders, Mehul offers a glimpse into the strategies and challenges surrounding last-mile delivery. More than just a tool, Locus redefines last-mile delivery, transforming costs into revenues and ensuring each delivery reflects brand excellence.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Many providers, like Locus, offer sophisticated routing tools powered by machine learning. (i) ii) On-demand Routing: Brands, while trying to increase inventory to meet customer demands, often struggle with ad hoc or on-demand orders due to inefficient routing and capacity planning.

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Parade

JANUARY 18, 2022

While many brokerages struggle to find capacity for their current workload, now is a great time to begin expanding out your network to cover new lanes. Employ tech tools like Parade to support the scale-up. The bare fact is that trucking capacity will continue to be very tight throughout 2022. Reach out to , schedule a demo.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. They could also use just-in-time or just-in-case inventory management strategies to help them to balance their stock levels. What is demand planning?

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. They could also use just-in-time or just-in-case inventory management strategies to help them to balance their stock levels. What is demand planning?

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The state of logistics in 2021 continues to undergo transformation and disruption (continued from 2020), and while companies are looking for new logistics strategies to stay proactive, there comes a point at which supply chain leaders need a simple, fast way to view market conditions. Request a SONAR Demo. AIRUSD, AIREUR & AIRLOC.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Transportation service providers look for new and innovative tools, technology, and processes to improve delivery solutions while staying competitive. The Last-Mile Needs a Sustainable-First Strategy. A set-it-and-forget-it approach is possible with the right tools and automated processes.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

By imbibing nuances of volatility, real-world constraints, fleet capacities, and the knowledge gained by on-ground personnel, routes devised are pro driver. Schedule a Demo The post Artificial Intelligence: Key to Improved Route Adherence & Driver Experiences appeared first on Locus Blog.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

And a new suite of products, ranging from artificial intelligence through visualization tools to see lane acuity, are changing the game. 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. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Envase Technologies

JUNE 23, 2023

TruckersHelpTruckers: SecurSpace serves as a community that connects those in need of storage with facilities that have extra storage capacity. For a quick demo, jump to 16:20 in the webinar recording to watch Bobby walk through it! Through the platform, partners gain access to various tools and resources that simplify the process.

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Locus

JANUARY 2, 2023

There are two proven strategies to be on time whether you schedule appointments or deliveries: forward and backward scheduling. . Backward scheduling is another planning strategy where orders are scheduled based on customer-preferred delivery dates and times. This strategy is also called Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing.

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EazyStock

JUNE 21, 2022

Many more traditional supply chain strategies originated in a steadier business environment. As supply chains become more complex and globalized, companies must invest in the right tools to manage their operations effectively. As your supply chain grows and evolves, your methods and tools should too.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Fine-tune your stock replenishment strategies. The amount they reorder is usually either a fixed amount or variable to meet a minimum or maximum stock capacity. Introducing supply and demand variables into your stock replenishment strategies will help the accuracy of your ordering and prevent stock build-up. Schedule a Demo.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 29, 2021

Over the past year, major disruptions from the global pandemic, severe weather, capacity shortages, the Suez Canal blockage, and more, have reinforced the vital importance of supply chains, but also shined a public spotlight on their fragility in some cases. Instead, they’ve become pillars of modern supply chain strategy.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Building an opening line that draws your prospects into an article about what is happening now with load volumes and truck capacity is sure to leave them wanting to know more. This hook-setting strategy allows you to both acknowledge your prospects’ expertise as well as your own. Request a SONAR Demo. Download the White Paper.

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Log-hub

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Your most valuable tool in such situations is making decisions based on data. When it comes to network design optimization, you might want to run AS-IS Analysis, design a completely new network from scratch, optimize an existing network, or compare future strategies. It is indeed a simple analysis if you have the right tool.

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Log-hub

DECEMBER 8, 2023

To jump straight to the point, some basic strategies for handling rising transportation costs, which we’ll cover in this Playbook, are related to optimal network design and route optimization. “ To summarize, here’s the data required for the Network Design App: Your Factories: Provide their locations, costs, and truck capacities.

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