Data, Efficiency, Trends and White Paper

[WHITE PAPER] How carriers utilize data and analytics to increase revenue and profits

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Those who find themselves unable to keep up with modern trends often fall by the wayside, making the use of these innovative technologies even more crucial. Many of the most beneficial tools come from the utilization of data and analytics. How carriers create data-driven pricing strategies. Request a SONAR Demo.

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[WHITE PAPER] Data in the fast lane – managing automotive logistics amid component shortages

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. Those data sets and use cases include: Freight market data to assist in negotiations with carriers. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO ACCESS A COPY OF THE WHITE PAPER.

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[WHITE PAPER] Carrier asset utilization and allocation best practices to reduce operating costs

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In addition, the pressure to operate efficiently and use capital and manufacturing capacity frugally will remain unrelenting.” And to help carriers achieve that goal, this white paper will explore a few best practices to reduce operating costs, including: The importance of meaningful data capture. Request a SONAR Demo.

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White paper: collaborative action supports circularity

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2022

To help tackling both the climate crisis and other environmental challenges such as water use and waste generation, DHL has published the new white paper “Delivering on Circularity”, which takes a profound look at how circular economies can help with these challenges. And the trend towards more sustainable demand is growing.

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[WHITE PAPER] SONAR SCI: use for daily load planning

FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 12, 2021

FreightWaves SONAR Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI) platform is designed to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of a shipper’s freight spend by: (1) Benchmarking shippers’ current or target rates to the market or industry peer group. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo.

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[WHITE PAPER] Shippers pay more for packaging while paper and packaging companies face rising input and freight costs

FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 26, 2021

One year ago, we wrote a white paper in which we estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S. Packaging inflation is clearly part of a larger inflationary trend that has created headaches for shippers also facing higher costs for raw materials, labor, contract manufacturing and freight.

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Enterprise Freight Management: 7 Last-Minute Thoughts to Boost Efficiency

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

Companies in the over-the-road trucking industry constantly strive to boost efficiency. However, increasing freight management efficiency can come in several different forms and can present a difficult challenge. Download the White Paper. Avoid destinations that have a higher probability of causing empty backhauls.

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What data is available to track intermodal freight shipping rates

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 12, 2021

Data access and analysis continue to be essential to competitive operations within the process of monitoring rates and expenses in intermodal shipping lanes. Data access to see savings compared to truckload and other shipping methods. Data accuracy can and does impact freight transportation in a significant way.

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LTL Freight Rates: Using data to improve annual contract negotiations

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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Truckload rates: Using data predict and prepare spot vs. contract bids and RFPs

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 5, 2021

Tracking market trends within truckload rates relies heavily on data and analysis. This kind of real-time data analysis and application is essential for shippers to stay strategic and tactical as they forecast out contract and spot truckload rates. Data-driven insights provide a rubric for guiding RFP processes.

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BCOs and drayage planning: How global retailers apply data

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

H aving access to real-time freight data and being able to make good use of it is essential for global trade and maritime shipping. Global retailers use data to understand lead time Successful supply chain operation at any stage hangs on the ability to stay on top of shipping and transport logistics. Download the White Paper.

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Why Strategic Partnerships Enable OTR Freight Management

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

In fact, a recent study , in partnership with Edelman Data & Intelligence, found a broad increased level of confidence from supply chain leaders despite peak season disruptions among those that have successfully implemented data-driven, third-party resources to manage heightened activity levels. Learn More.

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7 Ways to increase truckload carrier revenue using data and analytics

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

This struggle can finally come to an end through the use of modern analytics and data management. Using analytics and data-driven tools , carriers can find more loads and avoid consequential expenditures, such as empty miles. . Part of this requires an understanding of which shipping trends are being utilized by other carriers.

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?Best Practices to Improve OTR Transportation

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Track Carrier Performance Data. Capturing carrier data gives you more visibility into your freight spend and enables you to make data-driven decisions that positively impact your business. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Enable Ongoing Route Optimization. Learn More.

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How to price freight loads: carriers that use data price more accurately

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

And the overall industry trucking trends imply an absolute need to grow more strategically. 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. Why outdated data hurts carriers in the short- and long-term. Download the White Paper.

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5 Transportation Data and Insight Reports to Guide Freight Brokers

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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Transportation cost analysis: Going beyond benchmarking for improved carrier pricing

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

Some of the most common issues that arise from a lack of accurate transportation cost analysis and data tracking include the following: Inability to track data and respond to it in real-time. . Limited data sharing within the chain. Download the White Paper. Lack of planning to plan for rises in fees and expenses.

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How Freight Management Analytics Simplify Logistics

FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Relying solely on manual shipping data analysis continues to yield poor results. The old ways of recording, processing and responding to analytical data need a streamlined approach. Download the White Paper. That leads enterprises to a more streamlined and efficient process from end to end.

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Carrier freight pricing guidance: the value of peer, market, & and historical freight invoice data

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 12, 2021

However, peer, market and historical freight invoice data can help, and it’s essential to know why. Freight management parties still struggle with limited, outdated data. Freight management parties may not know where to turn for meaningful, actionable freight data. At the same time, data is not created equally.

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The Future of Yard Management Technologies

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Traditional costs of yard management technologies have trended toward expensive systems, upgrades, and maintenance costs. Standardized Systems Integration Will Reduce Data Silos.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. A stimulus on the horizon further increases the risks of a higher trend in consumer purchasing. Enabling Data-Driven Decision-Making. ?Access Access to real-time data and the ability to perform real-time analysis ?enables Learn More.

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Truck fleet management: How are my trucks performing in the market?

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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Navigating logistics routing guide volatility: Using technology to increase compliance

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. Download the White Paper.

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3 More Advanced Technology Trends in Logistics in 2016: Welcome to the Hyperconnected Logistics Industry

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2016

After taking a look at the automation technology trends in logistics from our first post, take a look at how these technology trends in logistics will grow and what impact they will have for the industry. Increasing Use of RFID-, AIDC -, & IoT-Based Technologies. Increasing Use of Bluetooth Technologies.

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How Big Data And Analytics Are Transforming Supply Chain Management

The Logistics Academy

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Supply chain management is a field where Big Data and analytics have obvious applications. Until recently, however, businesses have been less quick to implement big data analytics in supply chain management than in other areas of operation such as marketing or manufacturing.

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Refrigerated Freight: How has freight market volatility impacted reefer contract rates?

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2021

However, as regulations begin to get lifted and things are trending back to normalcy, the industry is starting to regain that lost ground. Download the White Paper. Considering data in reefer freight enables more proactive RFP processes, including mini-bids. in the reefer container market within the next nine years.

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Industry Experts Discuss Technology Trends & Solutions for Efficient Ecommerce Logistics – Supply Chain 24/7

247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

To respond, logistics managers now need to think in terms of systems that they can leverage today to make processes more efficient, while also keeping an eye on longer-term developments that will reshape tomorrow’s possibilities. The goal is to take all this data and be instructive with it, which is where machine learning comes in.

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The Business Case For a Modern Warehouse Management System

GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2018

Maintaining scalability and efficiency in an omnichannel-driven world is difficult at best. Migrating data to new systems without researching prospective systems or taking care in planning could result in catastrophic loss and damage to a company’s database. Download white paper.

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Machine Learning In Warehouse Management

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Machine learning, a branch of artificial intelligence, has already been used across many industries to improve efficiency and productivity. Because of its ability to learn and process information, it is proven to be especially useful for industries that need to comprehend large amounts of data. Download White Paper.

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4 Freight broker challenges when there is a lack of freight technology

FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

But other technology solutions take a wide range of approaches to better connect carriers, shippers, and freight brokers, to make logistics and supply chains run more efficiently, and to drive more profits for users. Once identified, these challenges need to be addressed to keep freight moving quickly and efficiently. .

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5 more truckload shipping strategies for enterprise shippers

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Download the White Paper. Cold chain capabilities are now a must-have to stay future-ready With vaccines for COVID at the forefront of transportation news, the focus has swung from fundamental truckload shipping trends to cold chain shipping. Top KPIs to track going forward include: Number of overall shipments.

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What Is Intelligent Supply Chain Management?

GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2018

Supply chain executives express concerns over costs, disruptions to productivity, time delays, and impact on data. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Use big data and algorithms to improve operations.

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5 Ways an Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategy Can Improve Customer Experience

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download White Paper. Since omnichannel supply chain strategies depend on efficiency throughout all supply chain partners, price points should decline. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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DHL Study Helps Develop New Strategies For the Last Mile

Logistics Manager

DECEMBER 10, 2018

DHL is developing focused solutions to help e-commerce companies reach their end customers quickly and efficiently, from using machine learning to better route shipments within cities to adding more automation to our delivery networks.”. The post DHL Study Helps Develop New Strategies For the Last Mile appeared first on Logistics Manager.

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Is Google the most innovative supply chain company in the world?

Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

Today, we’re proud to present Cathy Roberson’s… 3 Technology Trends Changing the Supply Chain (2015-2020) Part IV. Technology Trend 1: Mobile. yellowbox]Check out where the future of online sales for the freight industry is heading with this free white paper.[/yellowbox]. See the white paper here.

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Why truckload freight quotes using automation are more accurate

FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Download the White Paper. Faster response to customer inquiries and concerns by leveraging quick real-time freight data allows shipping managers to fill orders and delivery slots. By knowing current shipping expenses, trends and competitor rates, managers can better select and organize freight loads. Most lucrative loads.

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8 Maritime shipping challenges affecting enterprise shippers

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

With talk of energy conservation, fuel efficiency, pollution control, and other regulations, there remains a lot to keep up with. However, it has no immunity to rising costs and fees, changes in taxes, mobile data expenses, and penalties. Download the White Paper. Challenge 2: New environmental regulations.

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What Is a Freight Rate Index?

FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 14, 2020

According to John Schulz of Logistics Management , “ experts’ advice for shippers to try and mitigate those rates is to drive efficiency for carriers by reducing waiting times at terminals, offering ‘driver friendly’ freight and trying to save minutes off drivers’ ever-valuable on-duty time during their runs. ” Download the White Paper.

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How to Optimize Your Factory Layout for Industry 4.0

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 27, 2018

was about automation and boosting efficiency, this generation is about injecting the human touch back into the work environment, and that means accommodating such things from a design standpoint. Everything from lighting and air quality to efficient design and wayfinding solutions can impact workflow. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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The Dedola Difference

Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 14, 2020

Professional logistics providers plan to ensure the most efficient routes and coordinate modes of transport seamlessly. They have the experience and know-how required to get the job done efficiently. We keep current on industry trends, including the issues surrounding the past year’s U.S. Customs duties situation.

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Distribution Center Robots: How Robots Continue to Power the Distribution Center

GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

Robotics provides a boost to distribution centers and warehouse managers seeking ways to increase capacity and improve efficiency in critical areas. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Bring disparate systems together.

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IoT Inspired Smart Warehouses Are Reinventing Inventory Management

GlobalTranz

MAY 25, 2018

The internet allows for unlimited scalability and boosted efficiency in warehouse inventory management. As the storage space of data has fallen, warehouse managers ’ rationale for avoiding IoT technologies has become even more archaic. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

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4 best practices to improve your truckload service and pricing

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Smart and practical trucking data is critical for the modern supply chain network. Download the White Paper. Drivers – ensuring all drivers stay active and engaged improves overall network efficiency. This gets easier to accomplish with tailored benchmark data analysis. . Strategically manage fleet assets.

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The Top 5 Manufacturing Challenges in 2018

GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2018

The Trends that Will Forever Shape Manufacturing in 2018 & Beyond. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. Systems need to be in place to collect, analyze and translate this data. This would help to take the strain off the worker and prevent injury.

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[WHITE PAPER] How carriers utilize data and analytics to increase revenue and profits

[WHITE PAPER] Data in the fast lane – managing automotive logistics amid component shortages

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[WHITE PAPER] Carrier asset utilization and allocation best practices to reduce operating costs

White paper: collaborative action supports circularity

[WHITE PAPER] SONAR SCI: use for daily load planning

[WHITE PAPER] Shippers pay more for packaging while paper and packaging companies face rising input and freight costs

Enterprise Freight Management: 7 Last-Minute Thoughts to Boost Efficiency

What data is available to track intermodal freight shipping rates

LTL Freight Rates: Using data to improve annual contract negotiations

Truckload rates: Using data predict and prepare spot vs. contract bids and RFPs

BCOs and drayage planning: How global retailers apply data

Why Strategic Partnerships Enable OTR Freight Management

7 Ways to increase truckload carrier revenue using data and analytics

?Best Practices to Improve OTR Transportation

How to price freight loads: carriers that use data price more accurately

5 Transportation Data and Insight Reports to Guide Freight Brokers

Transportation cost analysis: Going beyond benchmarking for improved carrier pricing

How Freight Management Analytics Simplify Logistics

Carrier freight pricing guidance: the value of peer, market, & and historical freight invoice data

The Future of Yard Management Technologies

The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

Truck fleet management: How are my trucks performing in the market?

Navigating logistics routing guide volatility: Using technology to increase compliance

3 More Advanced Technology Trends in Logistics in 2016: Welcome to the Hyperconnected Logistics Industry

How Big Data And Analytics Are Transforming Supply Chain Management

Refrigerated Freight: How has freight market volatility impacted reefer contract rates?

Industry Experts Discuss Technology Trends & Solutions for Efficient Ecommerce Logistics – Supply Chain 24/7

The Business Case For a Modern Warehouse Management System

Machine Learning In Warehouse Management

4 Freight broker challenges when there is a lack of freight technology

5 more truckload shipping strategies for enterprise shippers

What Is Intelligent Supply Chain Management?

5 Ways an Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategy Can Improve Customer Experience

DHL Study Helps Develop New Strategies For the Last Mile

Is Google the most innovative supply chain company in the world?

Why truckload freight quotes using automation are more accurate

8 Maritime shipping challenges affecting enterprise shippers

What Is a Freight Rate Index?

How to Optimize Your Factory Layout for Industry 4.0

The Dedola Difference

Distribution Center Robots: How Robots Continue to Power the Distribution Center

IoT Inspired Smart Warehouses Are Reinventing Inventory Management

4 best practices to improve your truckload service and pricing

The Top 5 Manufacturing Challenges in 2018

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