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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. Another of the shipper of choice tips is that an enterprise must stand out from its competition. Get started by clicking the button below to request a FreightWaves SONAR demo today.

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6 Truckload freight spend optimization best practices

FreightWaves SONAR

Track truckload freight accessorial costs As reported by Inbound Logistics , “Carriers price accessorials, such as liftgate or non-commercial delivery, at a premium. Along with this fundamental tip, knowing the most up to date carrier pricing in the freight market and using effective tracking technology will maximize savings.

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Do I Need Descriptive Analytics in Freight? YES!

FreightWaves SONAR

Tips for using analytics that describe the past While knowing what happened is great, it’s not always easy to see through the mountain of freight data to really recognize what or why it happened. And here are a few tips to help make it easier to utilize this powerful tool: Keep data up to date and accurate with automatic tracking.

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The Best Freight Brokers Use these 5 Questions when Prospecting

FreightWaves SONAR

Listed below are essential tips on how to qualify prospects at the beginning of your sales process. Usually, it’s a mix between inbound and outbound loads for shippers. What’s your mix between inbound and outbound loads? . Request a SONAR Demo. The 5 Questions the Best Freight Brokers Ask when Prospecting. Load volumes .

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7 freight broker skills that drive success in freight sales

FreightWaves SONAR

Once your opinions and analysis are trusted, the inbound leads will start to appear. . You can find more information on freight brokerage and carrier sales tips on the popular FreightWaves sales show, Put That Coffee Down. . Request a SONAR Demo. The key is to add as much value as possible for free. Decision-making.

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The 411 on Floor-Loaded Shipping vs. Palletized Shipping

Ship Monk

Make sure everything is centered so nothing tips or slips in transit. While the physical resources of a fulfillment center are truly beneficial —among other things, a fulfillment center will receive, scan, and organize inbound inventory—being able to rely on a competent team that’s well-versed in freight will practically pay for itself.

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What is Transportation Management Workflow and How Does It Work

Blue Grace Logistics

The TMS used should be capable of handling various aspects of transport management including needs assessment, effective analysis, integration and management in addition to providing you visibility on inbound products, receiving, storing and distribution. MY.SHIPPING.