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

FreightWaves SONAR

Wasting resources and assets cost managers a pretty penny. Waste matters in the shipping industry because every instance leads to higher freight costs. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most challenging waste areas to address. Of course, carriers want their transportation networks to be as profitable as possible.

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Golf and How to Avoid Shanking Your Next WMS Project

Logistics Viewpoints

You wouldn’t step onto the course without a putter or driver, and you shouldn’t dive into an WMS install without first shoring up your project plan. Understand that it’s a collective effort and harmonize your project to ensure a good RFP of your wants and needs before you schedule any solution demos. Understand the Course.

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How Freight Management Analytics Simplify Logistics

FreightWaves SONAR

And as with all things freight, less waste in deployment amounts to less waste in use. Of course, that builds on staying atop marketing trends, which inevitably enrich profits and tender execution. Request a SONAR Demo. Such analytics services reduce the amount of rework, crucial to maintaining a competitive edge.

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Navigating logistics routing guide volatility: Using technology to increase compliance

FreightWaves SONAR

Wasted time and resources due to missteps. Of course, it’s also beneficial to have additional ways to use technology . Learn more about how data can be your ally in routing guide compliance by requesting a FreightWaves SONAR SCI demo or clicking the button below today. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Why asset-based carriers are using freight tech to recruit truck drivers

FreightWaves SONAR

An obvious perk, technology reduces the time wasted on handwritten paperwork. Of course, increased profitability means knowing when to accept or reject a tender , and that information is invaluable for fleet asset management, including allocating equipment and drivers alike. . Request a SONAR Demo. After all, time is money. .

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

FreightWaves SONAR

All of these challenges potentially create waste in your supply chain. And of course, customer satisfaction remains an absolute must, so speed, accuracy and cost remain critical aspects. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo today by clicking the button below. Request a SONAR Demo. That’s where data analytics comes in.”

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7 ways technology augments effective procurement in the shipping industry

FreightWaves SONAR

However, embracing technological advancements eliminates frivolous waste throughout the logistics chain. Of course, it also helps to have access to the freight data insights that can guide future bidding processes and avoid short-term chaos. Request a SONAR Demo. All these issues end up costing time or money – or both.