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[WHITE PAPER] SONAR SCI: Holding carriers accountable means knowing the freight market

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Without adequate data and information on the freight market, shippers can find themselves in the same disadvantageous position as Mr. David. If carriers are rejecting twice as many loads in September as they were in August, that could be par for the course in a tightening market – or not. Request a SONAR Demo.

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[WHITE PAPER] Mo’ inflation, mo’ problems for CPG companies

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Therefore, in the absence of hedging, CPG companies should utilize as much freight-related data as possible to mitigate freight costs more effectively and improve supply chain efficiency. Those data sets and use cases include: Using data from electronic tenders and carrier surveys to assist in negotiations with carriers and 3PLs.

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5 Analytic Shipping Data Insights for Shippers From SONAR

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Supply chain intelligence and actionable insights must apply the most accessible, near real-time data available. Analytic data resources for brokers are great, but it’s equally important to realize that FreightWaves SONAR is much more than a broker-exclusive resource. Of course, there’s another advantage.

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Near-real-time data-driven route optimization best practices

FreightWaves SONAR

Data represents an integral part of daily life for most people, and it is no different within the transportation industry. That insight into how freight logistics and optimization rely on data and understanding the full picture is critical to making the best improvements in supply chain route optimization too.

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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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5 data prerequisites for carrier predictive freight rating in logistics

FreightWaves SONAR

And that’s why it’s important for carriers to apply data and enable predictive freight rating through these five requirements. Download the White Paper. Of course, it is also critical to apply data across all activities to identify which loads are ripe for the taking.

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Decreasing deadheading in trucking: how carriers are turning to data to maximize assets

FreightWaves SONAR

Fortunately, smart data utilization can help reduce deadheading occurrences and make the entire supply chain more profitable. Of course, carriers want their transportation networks to be as profitable as possible. Applied data lowers the risk of over-valuing or under-valuing trucking costs. Download the White Paper.