FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

More freight brokers are turning to technology and transportation data to grow their businesses by understanding the true freight market rate. . It’s not solely about knowing basic rates – it’s about using freight data to make the best decisions for all loads – playing both the buy-side and sell-side aspects of freight brokering.

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Locus

JANUARY 10, 2024

In today’s fast-paced retail world, efficient shelf replenishment is crucial. Let’s dive into these four pathways for efficient shelf replenishment and retail success. Exercising Cost Control: Lastly, shelf replenishment is all about managing costs efficiently. What is Shelf Replenishment?

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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. 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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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 12, 2021

Today’s shipping and transportation industry has changed in several ways, even over just the last few years. This is seen exceptionally well when looking at rail capacity and transportation rates for the modern supply chain. Data access to see savings compared to truckload and other shipping methods.

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RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Robotic process automation (RPA) leverages innovative software tools that can either partially or fully automate human activities to become more efficient and productive. Why Shippers and Carriers Struggle With Managing Shipping Data. Accessibility to data and real-time information to ensure proper monitoring and communication.

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Locus

JUNE 22, 2023

Transporters serve as the backbone for successful delivery companies when it comes to long-haul, multi-day deliveries. However, transporters face a call on their business growth as many of their systems lack tech and API capabilities, necessitating time-consuming manual coordination with intersted businesses.

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Supply chain management involves the transportation of freight between locations, and load matching is a small but critical aspect that drives supply chain efficiency. Load matching can be understood as the pairing of freight with the most suitable transportation carriers. This ensures efficient and safe transportation.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 5, 2021

Tracking market trends within truckload rates relies heavily on data and analysis. Managers don’t want to learn that they are essentially paying a higher transportation rate with one carrier when another freight carrier offers a much more competitive truckload rate. Data-driven insights provide a rubric for guiding RFP processes.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. For those that make the right applications of freight data, the massive problems created by the pandemic could have been more easily mitigated.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

This service joins different methods of long-haul shipping to help smooth overall transportation hand-offs. It can also refer to the transportation of shipping goods over short distances. Global supply chains rely on multimodal transport to ship goods from manufacturers that are far from their end customers.

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Trimble

MARCH 12, 2024

As the largest European country transitioning to this framework, this change signifies a pivotal moment for commercial vehicles, given tolls' influential role in determining transportation costs. Our technology enables you to find the most efficient way to deliver, collect, or travel through Southern Europe and beyond.

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RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Robotic process automation (RPA) leverages innovative software tools that can either partially or fully automate human activities to become more efficient and productive. Why Shippers and Carriers Struggle With Managing Shipping Data. Accessibility to data and real-time information to ensure proper monitoring and communication.

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RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Robotic process automation (RPA) leverages innovative software tools that can either partially or fully automate human activities to become more efficient and productive. Why Shippers and Carriers Struggle With Managing Shipping Data. Accessibility to data and real-time information to ensure proper monitoring and communication.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 7, 2021

Coupled with the just-in-time nature of the industry, automotive manufacturers are heavily reliant on an efficient global supply chain. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. The post [WHITE PAPER] Leveraging freight market data to lower automotive manufacturers freight spend appeared first on SONAR.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

From a financial standpoint, transportation cost analysis remains focused on determining the value of the resources used to execute a given shipment and goes well beyond benchmarking. Without clear budgeting and cost-prediction measures, the transportation network will be unable to accurately plan for increases and decreases in expenses.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 15, 2021

However, leveraging freight market data can mitigate freight spend and lead to a more efficient supply chain. The free white paper, Mo’ inflation, mo’ problems for CPG companies , shows how real-time data can enhance decision-making around the supply chain. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Robotic process automation (RPA) leverages innovative software tools that can either partially or fully automate human activities to become more efficient and productive. Why Shippers and Carriers Struggle With Managing Shipping Data. Accessibility to data and real-time information to ensure proper monitoring and communication.

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RPA Labs

AUGUST 31, 2021

Robotic process automation (RPA) leverages innovative software tools that can either partially or fully automate human activities to become more efficient and productive. Why Shippers and Carriers Struggle With Managing Shipping Data. Accessibility to data and real-time information to ensure proper monitoring and communication.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Due to the previous surge of China as the world’s factory over the last two decades, much of the global carriers’ business has revolved around transporting cargo between the U.S. 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.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

It is a challenge for many shippers and carriers to know where they should put their focus and where the data directs them to go. According to FleetOwner , “ trucking companies must go where the data leads them, not where they think it is going to lead them. Why outdated data hurts carriers in the short- and long-term.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 11, 2021

And the transportation and shipping industry has a choice to make – to take advantage of trucking data or to ignore it, continuing as before. . Access to data and proper analysis are both essential to maximize profits and reduce costs. Real-time trucking data helps to secure more capacity and better shipping rates.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 1, 2021

Less headline-grabbing is the blocking and tackling of efficiently managing freight spend in the context of highly global automotive supply chains. In this report, we cover numerous datasets available through FreightWaves and the SONAR platform that can help automotive OEMs and automotive suppliers manage their transportation networks.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

How can retailers specifically leverage their network to help them deliver to their consumers more efficiently? What trends are you seeing for retailers in the use of technology to help optimize their supply chain and transportation networks? Will more executives put more emphasis on the use of data in shipping?

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 20, 2021

All three major modes of transportation – maritime, intermodal and truckload – all have very different peak season timelines. The ability to navigate through peak season in an efficient, cost-effective way is vital for both shippers and carriers, especially when the market is as volatile as it has been during the past year and a half.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

However, looking beyond the short-term and consider freight lane -specific data can go a long way to optimizing asset allocation and avoiding these risks. Each index shows the percent change over time and helps asset-based transportation service providers manage assets better. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

However, looking beyond the short-term and consider freight lane -specific data can go a long way to optimizing asset allocation and avoiding these risks. Each index shows the percent change over time and helps asset-based transportation service providers manage assets better. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 20, 2021

This becomes especially significant for the carbon footprint of companies in transportation, logistics and supply chains, including the added expenses associated with reefer during the warmer months. Regardless, reducing the impact on the environment while also keeping consumer loyalty and boosting efficiency can be tricky, but is possible.

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WorkWave

MARCH 19, 2024

Navigating these obstacles efficiently while ensuring timely deliveries can be a daunting task. Route optimization software utilizes algorithms to determine the most efficient delivery routes, taking into account factors like traffic patterns, delivery windows and so much more. Start Using RouteManager!

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Connect the full freight tech stack to start gaining efficiency in carrier operations. Some ways to improve utilization of freight tech stack platforms to improve efficiency in carrier operations throughout their network include: Focus on improving performance through optimization throughout the network.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 4, 2021

With competition and the demand for fast and reliable transportation management options also increasing at rates never seen before, shippers need to focus on providing quality services to thrive. Improving dock efficiency times ensures drivers can get in and out quickly, which reduces delays in order fulfillment and transportation.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This guide outlines the essential KPIs you should be monitoring to ensure efficiency. Both inbound and outbound logistics involve the transportation of products across various distribution channels, however inbound logistics deals with supply and outbound logistics fulfill demands. What are inbound and outbound logistics?

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Log-hub

AUGUST 1, 2023

From now on, In the Transportation Optimization Plus and Milkrun Optimization Plus users can optimize their routes with fixed or hourly costs and maximum travel time, which ensures time efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Book a demo The post Log-hub 3.3: This release brings enhancement in routing optimization as well.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

These guides feature all the essential routing instructions and a detailed set of shipping guidelines or requirements for suppliers and carriers to follow, building enterprise freight management efficiency in the network. Lanes the carrier typically runs and any related data. Challenges in routing guide compliance.

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Locus

JULY 5, 2023

Yet, this task begs the question: what’s the most efficient way to manage these essential assets? Understanding fleet management At its core, fleet management is a strategic method by which shippers enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their vehicle and driver operations. How can one achieve this optimization?

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2021

The first step in successfully transporting freight is determining the best shipping option based upon the requirements needed. To start, it’s evident that the use of a refrigerated freight truck is required when transporting perishables or goods that need to maintain a specific temperature. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Knowing how fleets operate day in and day out will help provide a clear picture of efficiencies. Streamline data capture and analysis. Failure to use data and apply it accordingly within the fleet will lead to problems securing loads, offering competitive freight rates , and keeping drivers in trucks. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

According to Derrick Steiner of Digitalist Magazine , “Today’s leading companies are working very hard to be intelligent enterprises, capable of harnessing the power of end-to-end experience and operational data, to connecting their demand chain with their customers, who are social, mobile and shop in many channels, to their supply chain.

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