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Controlling Supply Chain Cost for Sustainable Growth

Blue Grace Logistics

Controlling Supply Chain Cost for Sustainable Growth Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 26, 2024 In modern business, controlling supply chain costs is paramount for sustaining profitability and competitiveness. This helps in reducing supply chain costs associated with stockouts and overstocking.

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LTL Freight Rates: Using data to improve annual contract negotiations

FreightWaves SONAR

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 flatbed data now available in Trucker Tools app

FreightWaves SONAR

For brokers and carriers specifically, these relationships hinge on fair and transparent rate negotiations. Trucker Tools and SONAR have partnered for some time to deliver real-time dry van rates directly inside Trucker Tools’ Smart Load Board.

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How to Calculate Ecommerce Shipping Costs

Ship Monk

We get a lot of questions from ecommerce businesses about shipping costs — questions about how they’re calculated, how our rates compare to what they’re paying now, what kind of discounts they can expect, and how they can reduce their shipping costs. The more zones the shipment crosses, the higher the shipping cost.

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Discover 4 Use Cases for Applying AI to Your Recruiting Processes

Recruitment AI technology uncovers the most qualified candidates. This technology automates recruiting routines and facilitates natural conversations, resulting in higher productivity and a better candidate experience. Download the eBook to learn more!

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10 Challenges for Shippers in Negotiating Trucking Contracts

FreightWaves SONAR

Transportation analytics is among the most effective tools in trucking contract negotiations. Using real-time data , freight managers can finally begin to recognize their opportunities for better business relationships. Limited network contacts result in higher costs. Contract language ignores brevity and clarity.

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Navigating Market Uncertainty with Sarah Bertram

The Logistics of Logistics

She brings almost 20 years of supply chain and benchmarking experience to DAT, where she is focused on providing actionable insights to shippers through DAT’s Benchmark Analytics and Rateview benchmarking tools. The platform offers a wide range of features and tools to help shippers find available carriers and carriers find available loads.