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How to Measure Success: KPIs for Inbound Logistics

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes Are you struggling to measure the success of your inbound logistics? What are inbound and outbound logistics? Both inbound and outbound logistics involve the transportation of products across various distribution channels, however inbound logistics deals with supply and outbound logistics fulfill demands.

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

FreightWaves SONAR

Shipping analytics tools shine a light on the value of informed freight management. Freight market participants need these top shipping analytics tools in their freight stack. Shipping status tools to track freight. Tracking shipment status is a core function of advanced shipping analytics tools. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Why data is critical to freight routing guide compliance

FreightWaves SONAR

Routing guide failures are frequently caused by poor communication, misunderstandings, unclear guidelines, poor decision-making, outdated or missing data points, mismanagement of privately owned trucking fleets, and unavailability of automated tools and technology. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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How to create a carrier scorecard that includes predictive modeling around freight market volatility

FreightWaves SONAR

And according to Inbound Logistics , “Measuring the rates being paid to the carriers against their quoted bid rates ensures carriers are honoring the rates offered in the bid. Connect your scorecard resources to freight forecasting platform tools, such as SONAR Lane Scorecard. Creating and using a carrier scorecard is one such tool.

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What data is available to track intermodal freight shipping rates

FreightWaves SONAR

One of the most popular tools that drives the supply chain to new heights is the process of intermodal freight shipping. Identifying current inbound and outbound rail volume rates in the current market. Predicted inbound and outbound fuel and maintenance budgeting needs. Request a SONAR Demo. Download the White Paper.

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

FreightWaves SONAR

Unlike other tools in the market, the Lane Signal considers an abundance of data from multiple sources, not just dirty data that flows through one system like other industry tools. Using these tools can allow carrier representatives to book more loads and maximize the full potential of your carrier networks.

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6 Truckload freight spend optimization best practices

FreightWaves SONAR

Knowing the following key tactics and using the proper tools will help sustain long-term savings. Track truckload freight accessorial costs As reported by Inbound Logistics , “Carriers price accessorials, such as liftgate or non-commercial delivery, at a premium. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below.