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

FreightWaves SONAR

One of the most significant challenges facing logistics managers is route optimization. Data represents an integral part of daily life for most people, and it is no different within the transportation industry. Route optimization relies on fast and intelligent responses to real-world situations that may arise during transportation.

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Conducting a Trucking RFP: Tips for Shippers to Optimize Contract Freight

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According to Matt Leonard of Supply Chain Dive : “Demand for trucking freight is being driven by strong consumer spending and a manufacturing industry that’s seen growth for five straight months. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo. Trucking companies have been open about their capacity issues.” .

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Top 10 Key Performance Indicators for Shipping Industry

FreightWaves SONAR

Tracking the top key performance indicators for shipping industry success, or supply chain KPIs , means boiling them down the essence of these 10. Another excellent way to gauge activity within the industry surrounds the volume of new truck orders by class. Download the White Paper. Data for the sake of data lacks value.

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Why asset-based carriers are using freight tech to recruit truck drivers

FreightWaves SONAR

It is considerably more important to find talent quickly to fill the ever-growing needs of the freight and shipping industry. The industry is growing and will only continue to suffer from finite trucking capacity. Driver retention is a growing issue as the industry expands. Download the White Paper.

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What is transportation rate forecasting and why do I need real-time data to forecast accurately

FreightWaves SONAR

Nothing in life comes for free, especially in the transportation and shipping industry where predictive freight costs carry so much weight. Download the White Paper. It further runs the high risk of losing money on poorly optimized loads and subpar expense planning. . Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Enterprise Freight Management: 7 Last-Minute Thoughts to Boost Efficiency

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Companies in the over-the-road trucking industry constantly strive to boost efficiency. With so many factors to consider, businesses in this industry may find it challenging to narrow down exactly where they should focus their time and money. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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LTL Freight Rates: Using data to improve annual contract negotiations

FreightWaves SONAR

Now, the management of this risk provides ample opportunities to improve with tools that evaluate the market and compare it (in a detailed format) with the industry. Together, it promotes continued route optimization and use of strategic transportation procurement practices. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.