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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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Fill out the Form Below to Get a Free Copy of the White Paper to Your Inbox! Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “How Effective Operations Management & Technology will Enhance Shipping in 2019” white paper!

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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. Despite the revenue declines posted by the industry in 2020, we believe that industry freight spend is just as high as pre-pandemic levels due to growth in packaging demand and higher freight rates.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

With the havoc 2020 caused, can shipping trends get any worse? And demands for 2021 already reveal strife in procurement in the shipping industry and visibility through all operations, including carrier troubles. Preparation becomes the name of the game in shipping trends, and being ahead becomes the new normal.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

Global trade data and shipping demand management are not just things that high-tech companies and international investors need to worry about. Global markets are at the heart of industries large and small and have become a key player in the transportation industry. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 25, 2021

Reaching mutually beneficial service level agreements (SLA) or trade agreements depends on the access and utilization of current logistics data and a decent amount of preparation. Far too often, there is a severe lack of real-time logistics data to work with during this process. Download the White Paper.

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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. Data access and analysis continue to be essential to competitive operations within the process of monitoring rates and expenses in intermodal shipping lanes. Download the White Paper.

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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 1, 2021

Less-than-truckload shipping, also known as LTL shipping, is nothing new within the transportation and shipping industry, but it has become more of a game-changer in recent years with freight rate prediction. Download the White Paper. How to track trends developing in long-term pricing agreements. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

Data represents an integral part of daily life for most people, and it is no different within the transportation industry. That insight into how freight logistics and optimization rely on data and understanding the full picture is critical to making the best improvements in supply chain route optimization too.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

Today, freight load management is a major trouble area for carriers and logistics managers within the shipping industry. And the overall industry trucking trends imply an absolute need to grow more strategically. Why outdated data hurts carriers in the short- and long-term.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

The state of the logistics industry is evolving. Unfortunately, companies that fail to stay in line with the top 2019 logistics trends could face uncertainty and lost competitive advantage, so let’s look at some of the top trends shippers should know to stay successful. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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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

JULY 28, 2021

Last year, FreightWaves estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S. Despite revenue declines across the industry in 2020, we estimate that freight spend was as high as pre-pandemic levels due to growth in packaging demand and elevated freight rates. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER.

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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. As remote management continues to play a defining role within all industries, TMS technology capabilities continue to grow in importance.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Few areas of the economy carry more confusion or misconception than the for-hire trucking industry. The for-hire industry comprises independent contractors, owner-operators, small brokerages, subregional carriers and more. Capacity concerns will remain a leader in for-hire trucking trends. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

But knowing what’s happening based on historic, peer and market data can help shippers figure out how carriers price freight loads. Here are a few things managers need to keep in mind when working with real-time freight data for pricing purposes. . Download the White Paper. Shippers may not track this data independently.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

With demand for drivers often exceeding availability, shippers find themselves forced to pay more to secure capacity and drivers across many industries. Regardless, there’s a few other ways that more technology and strategic partnerships can add value, particularly in terms of data and centralized freight management. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 12, 2021

Unfortunately, interpreting the data received is never straightforward. Erratic behavior in said data can lead to inaccuracies and confusion for carriers if the activity fails to conform to set standards. Even worse, data that isn’t monitored amounts to lost opportunities for improved efficiency.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 14, 2021

Yet, truck industry analyses and insight into existing conditions can help safeguard against uncertainty. Therefore, the pressures placed on last mile delivery may have a compounding effect, forcing truck industry participants to grapple with inefficiencies and grow more strategic. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Leaders get so involved in leveraging data that they overlook the meaningful aspect. Data for the sake of data lacks value. Tracking the top key performance indicators for shipping industry success, or supply chain KPIs , means boiling them down the essence of these 10. Download the White Paper. Wait times.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The American Trucking Association is the largest trade association representing the trucking industry in the U.S. This article shares details on the Truck Tonnage Index, how the data reflects the overall economy, and other ways to interpret the data. Data Collection. The ATA states that 72.5% Overall tonnage is down 0.2%

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2016

The shipping industry of 2016 is a gross misrepresentation of what was considered “normal” shipping practices in the 1980s or 1990s. This is due in part to significant changes and improvements in how the logistics industry perceives and responds to the demands of a growing customer base.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 12, 2021

Yes, it has asked the industry for more in recent months, but what about before the pandemic? Political instability, Brexit, pent-up consumer demand, spot versus contract considerations, and more complicate freight managers’ duties and add more transportation data to the industry. Download the White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 27, 2018

Believe it or not, Industry 4.0 — the latest specialization for modern factories and manufacturing plants — does factor into the design and factory layout. In essence, that is the heart of Industry 4.0 , a complete synergy between operations, equipment, properties and, of course, the people who spend their time there. Industry 4.0

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2021

She is a sought after author and speaker having been published in various books, articles, and white papers and spoken at dozens of industry events. Small factory trend or in-door farming. Analyzing data. Factories do not have to be huge and polluting. Circular economy allows cheaper jobs. Decentralized lands.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Let’s consider these top factors affecting the trucking market, their implications on supply chains and how they are driving change within the industry. . High freight volumes across all industries in the trucking market are expected to continue into 2022.? Legislation may also affect change in the industry.?

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

Through data-driven transportation management , carriers can finally become more strategic and tactical, thriving through the 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

MARCH 23, 2021

Companies in the over-the-road trucking industry constantly strive to boost efficiency. With so many factors to consider, businesses in this industry may find it challenging to narrow down exactly where they should focus their time and money. Download the White Paper.

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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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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. And the current predictions for the industry have only made these shortcomings more obvious.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

It is that time of year again when we at Cerasis take a global view of what trends to expect in supply chain management throughout the remainder of the year. So, let us reflect on the peak shipping season trends we saw at the close of 2018 and how those trends will affect the industry now and throughout 2019. Stay tuned!

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 30, 2018

ERP systems are a raging trend in the corporate arena these days – these miraculous platforms are a sure shot way to infuse productivity into your routine operations! The manufacturing industry is experiencing a global boom, and this is the very reason that modern manufacturers need a great ERP solution to improve efficiency.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Successful freight brokerages recognize that digital transformation continues to upend the industry. By identifying trends within the market, such as origin-destination pairings, brokers can better prioritize load quoting and execution. Download the White Paper. However, that is not all bad.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 3, 2021

FreightWaves scientific rates are predicting a return to a slow downward trend after the impacts of the past month’s winter storms recede. The overriding trend prior to these storms was that of a slow loosening of the market, as indicated by existing predictive capabilities Remember that the need to stay strategic is paramount.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The effects of the disruptions over the past year have likely forever changed the industry, requiring shippers to scale and evolve operations radically seemingly overnight. Download the White Paper. With all the pressure for more and faster service among shippers, dropshipping has seen a renewed focus within the industry.

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