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5 more truckload shipping strategies for enterprise shippers

FreightWaves SONAR

The effects of the disruptions over the past year have likely forever changed the industry, requiring shippers to scale and evolve operations radically seemingly overnight. However, enterprise shippers can make a comeback by implementing smart truckload shipping strategies by retooling and putting freight forecasting power to work.

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2021 Strategies for Inventory Management and Supply Chain Recovery

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The pandemic has impacted industries differently across the board. While some businesses and entire industries like hospitality and travel have been shutting down, others like consumer staples, technology and safety products/PPE are thriving like never before. However, uncertainty and disruption are all but guaranteed for 2021.

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7 ways technology augments effective procurement in the shipping industry

FreightWaves SONAR

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. Freight management parties need to understand why procurement falters without technology and how technology can boost sourcing across all industries.

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LTL Freight Rates: Using data to improve annual contract negotiations

FreightWaves SONAR

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. Stated simply, it is the process of combining freight from multiple shippers to build more efficient full truckloads.

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Shipping demand management: why enterprise shippers need in-depth insights

FreightWaves SONAR

Yes, the need for shipping demand analytics is not new and was echoed in 2013 by Industry Week , “Relying on traditional supply chain execution systems is becoming increasingly more difficult, with a mix of global operating systems, pricing pressures and ever-increasing customer expectations. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Retail disruption and K-shaped recovery highlight importance of freight data

FreightWaves SONAR

The pandemic has sent the retail industry on a K-shaped trajectory — the final straw that has sent many retail chains into bankruptcy while also contributing to a surge in sales for many of the leading chains. As disorienting as the past year and a half have been for everyone, few industries have experienced as much upheaval as retail. .

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Freight Spot Quotes: How Freight Chatbots Can Automate Quoting

RPA Labs

When issues arise during transport, spot quotes are the quickest and most efficient path to resolution. However, freight chatbots can instantly identify a quote request, even in email, review data sources, and upload the quote for a quick solution. . Request a demo with RPA Labs to get started. .