FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 17, 2023

Third-party supply chain and freight market data has become an important tool for retailers, manufacturers and suppliers who want to redesign their networks, improve strategic planning, benchmark their transportation spend and the service they’re getting in return, and measure the efficiency of their facilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2023

Matt Elenjickal, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FourKites, has pointed out that “data is the raw fuel of a digital transformation.” But it must be quality data! When enterprise implementations take longer than expected, almost all do, the amount of time needed to clean up the data is often the leading factor.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 26, 2024

Photo credit: Jim Allen Produce is a small portion of the volume of freight in the United States, but it can be one of the most disruptive forces in the industry. This is where being able to monitor tender data at the market level can become your secret superpower. This can be seen in a list or map view form.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

Carriers move shippers’ freight. For example, if a shipper needs to ship goods from Chicago to Detroit, the TMS will have a record that on this lane, the transportation planner should contact Carrier A first. The visibility Emerge has to the marketplace allows it to leverage that data to understand the dynamics of the market.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2024

Safeguarding Shipments with Freight Freeze Protection Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - January 24, 2024 Throughout the winter season, temperature-sensitive freight faces a range of complexities, including the need for freeze protection. Some shipments must maintain temperatures above freezing to safeguard their quality and value.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 13, 2023

Leaders across the logistics industry have been making data-informed decisions for decades. Not all data is created equal, however, and many of the tools and processes that provided “cutting-edge” advantages several years ago have fallen behind the curve. . There is an innate lag in legacy data. port activity. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

In a prior post , I wrote about the various ways data is transforming global supply chains. Data is the raw fuel of digital transformation and the linchpin to accelerating industry collaboration, automation, predictive insights and so many more cutting-edge capabilities (including those yet to be invented). So, what is quality data?

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 26, 2022

Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Original article: Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. It is one reason experts on logistics are following the autonomous freight truck market and new approaches to freight procurement closely. However, freight procurement is changing.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

Big data and predictive freight rates in the digital supply chain are nothing new. Nearly all shippers, brokers and carriers collect and use data to derive insights, including predictive rates. Unfortunately, the most robust applications of that data will quickly diminish in value as data ages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. The freight market is mercurial. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters. Mr. Master’s experience at Simmons Foods illustrates many of the distinct characteristics and challenges related to freight procurement.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

Freight costs and budget adherence are among the most important and often overlooked aspects of transportation management. For example, according to Global Trade Magazine , “One critical factor that executives should monitor closely is logistics management. As a result, freight cost changes go unnoticed and surpass budget limitations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 12, 2023

Nevertheless, there is still a lack of transparency in logistics, as data volumes are often insufficiently filtered and processed. The logistics industry and in particular those responsible for air and ocean freight have traditionally struggled with the issue of transparency.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 11, 2024

Photo by Jim Allen Long-lived, loose freight market environments are extremely challenging for freight brokerages, but if the market tightens sharply, many brokers will experience a nightmare scenario, with all of their contracts falling under water. As the Market Turns The freight market is already showing signs of turning.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The company centralizes data from multiple sources to manage inventory, simplify change management, and improve data quality. LeanDNA is a cloud-based supply chain execution platform that helps discrete manufacturers digitally transform their procurement operations. The Greenscreens.ai

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Market dynamics of freight management can turn on a dime. Supply chain intelligence and actionable insights must apply the most accessible, near real-time data available. Analytic data resources for brokers are great, but it’s equally important to realize that FreightWaves SONAR is much more than a broker-exclusive resource.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a blog from our friend Augie Grasis who shows us how big data can work to our advantage with dynamic freight pricing. One of the big buzzwords in many industries is “Big Data.” Such is the case in the LTL freight industry as well. . Understanding this (and acting on it!)

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 4, 2024

In today’s complex freight industry, comprehending regional market nuances is essential for logistics professionals looking to navigate the intricacies of supply chain management. Within each KMA, freight landscapes can vary from bustling hubs to quieter regions, collectively providing a comprehensive view of market dynamics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Walmart’s On-Time In-Full initiative is a compliance measure designed to ensure that freight arrives at a Walmart store or distribution center when it was supposed to, in the quantities expected. Uber Freight is a major provider of managed transportation services. Uber Freight is also able to track both on-time and in-full.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 18, 2023

Data analytics innovator Entopy has won a share of the UK government’s new £7 million fund to boost innovation in the freight industry. The funding will enable the company to extend the use of its unique software to help address the issues caused by a lack of large-scale cross-industry data collection and sharing.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Data analytics for logistics can make all the difference in the world when it comes to reefer truckload service delivery efficiency. However, the data [that powers them] hasn’t previously been utilized to its full capacity until recently.” Take the example of RCRPMF.USA in the image. last year and $2.19 the year prior.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

Through data-driven transportation management , carriers can finally become more strategic and tactical, thriving through good and bad times. Achieving that goal hangs on a carrier’s ability to capture meaningful data. Autonomous processes are only as valuable as the data that powers algorithms and decision-making.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Mobile data can play a pivotal role in building the supply value chain. Mobile devices have functions that provide valuable data for the supply value chain. Mobile devices have proven optimal for implementing innovative strategies, connecting freight loads with other equipment and assets , and more. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The freight market is characterized by volatility. Tender data is an indicator of raw demand. The outbound tender volume data provided in FreightWaves SONAR allows companies across the supply chain to visualize freight movement, enabling them to anticipate market changes and respond appropriately.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2023

The road freight logistics industry is on the brink of a revolution, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, writes Luis Moreira-Matias, senior AI Director of sennder. Resources: Embracing Automation in a Digital Era Digitalization is the norm across various industries, and road freight logistics is no exception.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 26, 2023

Prompt and seamless exchange of accurate information is essential for a robust logistics network, especially for air freight tracking. With this, BlueBox Systems enables companies to quickly and easily access high-quality air freight data, resulting in streamlined operations.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. So how can you be sure you’re getting the best freight rates possible?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 28, 2022

Transporeon , one of Europe’s leading Transportation Management Platform, and Schmitz Cargobull, Europe’s leading manufacturer of trailers, have announced a partnership that will provide Schmitz Cargobull’s customers an easy and secure data connection to Transporeon’s real-time visibility solution.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

From social media, public opinion, company-specific data, and political forums, there’s an unlimited number of news sources available, so finding trusted information is as important as ever. As a Trinity Freight Agent, you’ll receive our Daily News Update email every day. Freight Market Update. Daily News Update. Weekly Update.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Do you ever think about what would happen if your very best customer for whatever reason stopped moving freight with you? Many Freight Agents found the first several months of the Covid-19 pandemic a cold reminder of why they should always be sales prospecting for new business. Some Freight Agents’ businesses completely failed.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Shipping analytics tools shine a light on the value of informed freight management. Freight market participants need these top shipping analytics tools in their freight stack. Shipping status tools to track freight. For example, just-in-time fulfillment models, drop-shipping, and cross-docking avoid wasted space.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2021

Today’s article is from Blume Global and highlights why air freight forwarders must help industry increase air cargo visibility. They need greater access to data to show not only where shipments are throughout the entire journey in real-time, but also their safety and integrity. To read the full article, click HERE.

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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. . Evaluating freight flows for private fleet conversion. . Deciding on the timing of freight bids. Inflation in freight costs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

Managers can calculate freight rate charge estimates to see what needs to be passed on to customers and what needs to be made up for elsewhere in the supply chain. Freight calculators can also help with budgeting to ensure suppliers, drivers, employees, and third-party members are all covered. Promote collaboration within the network.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2020

Chemical manufacturers collect and use a lot of data in their supply chain. They deal with data on their products, customers, transportation, storage, operations and more. Acquiring that data is not hard but managing and utilizing that information to be able to analyze your business is the challenge. Managed Services.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 14, 2023

In order to make a real difference, however, this motivation to better the industry must be coupled with a deep knowledge of the freight market — including how it works, where it has been and where it is going. High-frequency data It is a widely accepted truth that data plays an important role in revealing the state of the freight market.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Freight demand tends to climb leading into a storm and then falls off in the markets heavily affected in the days immediately following severe weather (and the length of disruption depends on the damage done). For example, the Outbound Tender Volume Index (OTVI) is a 7-day moving average of shippers’ requests for capacity.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Currently, we are seeing interest rates above seven percent , and the future freight market is not clear. As a Freight Agent, what should you be doing in this uncertain freight market? 1: Have Access to Data and Know It The first part of this tip should be simple. The second part takes a little more work.

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