FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Of course, no disruption comes close to those that have been experienced to date in 2020. Without supply chain visibility, a retailer cannot realistically move freight to other markets to take advantage of trucking capacity. However, AI can provide a pathway toward more proactive, responsive management strategies.

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Learning more about fuel costs and shipping will give you a better understanding of what’s going on and equip you with some strategies to help. Whether your shipments are going by truck, rail, airplane, or ship, you can expect fuel prices to affect your bottom line. When gas prices rise, the per-mile cost of operating trucks goes up.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

The problem: Shipping demand management includes a need to source capacity around the clock Capacity rules when it comes to keeping the supply chain moving and the trucks full. Cost reduction strategies in supply chain management remain focused on getting loads from point A to point B as fast and as affordable as possible.

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Locus

MARCH 27, 2024

Mix it up with omnichannel Omnichannel retailing , the strategy that integrates all shopping channels like online or in-store isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a cost-saving revolution for retail businesses. In essence, omnichannel strategies turn logistical challenges into advantages, making deliveries more efficient and cost-effective.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Type of vehicle to be used for deliveries (car, truck, etc.) ” “What strategies do you use in planning routes and stops efficiently?” Provide them with resources like manuals or online courses that can help familiarize them with your business processes and expectations beforehand.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 29, 2021

That has also increased the pressure on retailers to keep other freight and logistics costs low with more capital and expense being dedicated to the development of new omnichannel strategies. . Of course, during that same period, many retailers performed extremely well. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 30, 2020

And pre-emptive strategies that help isolate and address real-time problems will inevitably rely on real-time freight data and easy-to-access systems. Of course, that’s another challenge. Request a SONAR Demo. This remains key to the overall success of investments within supply chain analysis.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 21, 2021

Are you using your trucking assets as efficiently as possible? The needs to improve fleet asset utilization and to maintain better control over trucking costs are absolute. And of course, it hinges on the ability to understand and maintain consistency in your metrics. . Have you taken any steps to increase capacity utilization?

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Ship Monk

MARCH 2, 2023

And as you grow, it’s likely that your strategy will evolve to keep up with changes in your customer base and product offerings, so it’s best to always stay flexible. But of course, because of the added materials, palletized shipping tends to be pricier than floor-loaded shipping. Then you’ll be shipping LTL.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 12, 2021

And part of that means tracking real-time truck location, gauging market trends and much more. Of course, companies must come up with a standardized process to capture and analyze the data provided. Align fleet goals and strategy with market conditions by deploying FreightWaves SONAR. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 15, 2021

And the trucking trends will reflect both the hope for a return of normalcy and the reality of some new, permanent shifts in the industry. With that in mind, it’s important to realize that carriers can use the top 10 trucking trends to find a long-term value-prop coming out of the most in-demand periods for carriers in history.

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