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Using SONAR alerts to help close freight sales with tender lead time index

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When leading a freight sales team, it is critical to recognize the importance of a sales representatives’ time management and where their attention is directed in order to get the best return on their efforts. If you are not a FreightWaves SONAR user, click below to schedule a demo. Request a SONAR Demo.

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How freight markets react amid weather-related chaos

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For example, the Outbound Tender Volume Index (OTVI) is a 7-day moving average of shippers’ requests for capacity. This meant FEMA had to pay higher rates for carriers to forego high-paying long-haul opportunities in order to position themselves in areas affected by the storm. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Making your carrier sales team as powerful as your customer sales team

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Managers will need to train carrier sales teams to understand the importance of using the correct carrier at the right time, and they must be able to negotiate effectively in order to maintain recurring revenue. As an example for these negotiating capabilities, let’s take a look at the following lane, Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX.

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What Shipping Analytics Tools Should Freight Market Participants Have in Their Freight Stack?

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For example, just-in-time fulfillment models, drop-shipping, and cross-docking avoid wasted space. For example, market conditions show shippers’ rate trajectories. That includes compliance with the inbound freight routing guide and outbound activities. For instance, shippers might encourage customers to order earlier.

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How freight brokers can use SONAR to lower carbon emissions

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In order to lower that truck’s carbon emissions, the carrier representative must be proactive in finding a load for the carrier within a certain area. In order to lower that truck’s carbon emissions, the carrier representative must be proactive in finding a load for the carrier within a certain area. Request a SONAR Demo.

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eCommerce Warehouse Management: Everything You Need to Know

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Consumers shop at retailers’ websites and place their orders using electronic payment methods. Or, in the case of non-physical products, the order is fulfilled immediately. Fulfilling orders. For example, these systems can handle tasks ranging from: Receiving goods. Ensuring order fulfillment. Managing inventory.

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7 ways freight tech reduces operations costs and improves profits for carriers

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Most freight carriers carry some amount of debt in order to fund some of their growth as many trucking companies are low on cash. Every transportation line has an order process and protocols for all shipments. For example, avoiding trips to areas with ample capacity might seem odd. Request a SONAR Demo.