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Near-real-time data-driven route optimization best practices

FreightWaves SONAR

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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Freight Rates: 3 reasons shippers who predict rates reduce costs, find capacity

FreightWaves SONAR

The FreightWaves’ SONAR data shows the Outbound Tender Volume Index (OTVI) remains up 25% year-over-year, hardly falling from its pre-July Fourth peak. How should a shipper read this data as a user or prospective user of SONAR? HOW MUCH DO PAPER AND PACKAGING COMPANIES SPEND ON TRANSPORTATION?

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Beyond Multi-Carrier Shipping Software, a Move to the Cloud

GlobalTranz

The Guide to Proactive Inbound, Outbound, and Reverse Enterprise Parcel Management. Get Your Free White Paper Today. 3) Local Data Integration Transportation execution requires connectivity and real-time access to order data to reduce and eliminate manual data entry and the errors that that can bring at the point of shipping.

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Constraints and How to Overcome Them

FreightWaves SONAR

These efforts are more likely to be rewarded with victories than spending an excessive amount of time and resources on large, annual bid packages.” So, it’s equally valuable to know the constraints and to apply data to overcome them with mini-bids. Download the White Paper.

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Full Truckload, Parcel, LTL, Intermodal?Oh My! How to Manage All Over the Road Modes Effectively

GlobalTranz

Let’s take a closer look at the problem with trying to manage over the road (OTR) modes through traditional, manual data entry and freight scheduling versus using a TMS. Typical over the road modes include full truckload, less than truckload, and small package or partial shipping. Download White Paper.

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What Warehouse Management Technology Is Necessary to Create a Best-in-Class Distribution Center?

GlobalTranz

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Implementing new technology is a complicated process, but it can be simplified as follows: Integrate systems that control both inbound and outbound freight.

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The Value of a Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping System & 8 Steps to Select the Best System for You

GlobalTranz

WHITE PAPER] The Guide to Proactive Inbound, Outbound, and Reverse Enterprise Parcel Management. Download white paper. Compare the rates and delivery windows for parcel packages from the same carrier. Look for an off-the-shelf solution that uses data analytics to drive value.