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Freight Costs: 5 tips to get the biggest bang for your buck

FreightWaves SONAR

For example, according to Global Trade Magazine , “One critical factor that executives should monitor closely is logistics management. In most industries, supply chain logistics account for 5% to 50% of a product’s total cost.” The supply chain operates on roughly an 18-month cycle. Think about this.

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10 shipper of choice tips to aid in securing capacity and carrier relationships

FreightWaves SONAR

Here are 10 shipper of choice tips to help enterprises secure capacity and improve relationships with carriers, not to mention transportation brokers. Ensuring rapid delivery time along the full supply chain earns a company the reputation of shipper of choice. Focus on dock experiences for drivers.

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FourKites’ Latest CAB Shows Supply Chain Collaboration on the Rise

FourKites

I was particularly fascinated to see the amount of discussion around tools like Network Visibility and Lane Connect , and the opportunity for lane sharing tools like these to improve sustainability, efficiency and transparency throughout the global supply chain.

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How transportation brokers should start each morning with FreightWaves SONAR-fueled data

FreightWaves SONAR

Therefore, transportation brokers need to know how freight data can add value, why actionability and timeliness enable accurate fast-paced decisions, and a few tips to apply FreightWaves SONAR data every morning. Talent and skills relevant to supply chain analytics are limited.

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Last Mile Maturity Report: Elevate customer experience, outrun rivals 

Locus

Shippers are already aware that the last mile is the most complex and expensive in the entire supply chain operations. The obvious solution would be to upgrade your existing supply chain solution to overcome these challenges and achieve last-mile excellence. This is just the tip of the iceberg.

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Freight Spot Quotes: How Freight Chatbots Can Automate Quoting

RPA Labs

For example, hours of wasted time emailing several carriers and awaiting their replies, compiling carrier quotes, and choosing one take a ton of time. Tips to Choose the Right Chatbot for Your Organization. There’s literally never been a better time to invest in the future of your supply chain with chatbots and email response bots.

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Logistics Analytics: Top Reports You Need To Reduce Costs

Trinity Logistics

Find out these priceless tips on improving your logistics processes. Get started with a demo of Trinity's TMS. For example, carriers who bid low on a request-for-proposal (RFP), proceed to decline tenders, or provide poor service can cost your company. Not interested in reading? TOP 5 LOGISTICS REPORTS YOU NEED.