FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. Freight management parties need to understand why procurement falters without technology and how technology can boost sourcing across all industries.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 7, 2020

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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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

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. Empty miles mean that a freight spends time on the road while not transporting any product.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

And there remain significant problems within the industry. One of the biggest challenges facing the industry right now is deadheading. Waste matters in the shipping industry because every instance leads to higher freight costs. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo. Think about it. It’s time to act.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

And demands for 2021 already reveal strife in procurement in the shipping industry and visibility through all operations, including carrier troubles. Knowing where all the products come from and have been shipped to is necessary for a reputable business. Download the White Paper. Despite the setbacks, trucking will grow.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Many of those benefits come directly from the foresight afforded by predictive analytics, which according to Transport Topics , “is becoming increasingly familiar within the trucking industry as fleets look to make better use of the data collected by their back-office and onboard systems.” Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 1, 2021

Contract rates account for a considerable percentage of trucking industry loads. Spot rates make up a minor part of the industry. In turn, shippers and LSPs can better track products, trucks, drivers and anything else within the supply chain. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

While the industry moves toward more cohesive programs to track performance, including profitability per load, the need to boost benchmarking through freight KPIs is absolute. Tasks such as annual freight rate discussions and contract bids are more productive and accurate. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2021

The logistics industry has taken a bit of a hit as a result of these unprecedented circumstances. However, as regulations begin to get lifted and things are trending back to normalcy, the industry is starting to regain that lost ground. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

The guides outline the goals and the specific needs of individual carriers, load types, destinations and industry niches. Download the White Paper. Keeping track of the flow of goods and the overall productivity of the supply chain network is more manageable with modern technology and innovation. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

Limited insight into inventory demands resulting in problems procuring raw materials The manufacturing supply chain depends on the availability of raw materials to create and distribute goods and products. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR SCI Lane Acuity demo to get started or click the button below.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Download the White Paper. The remainder of 2021 will be subject to continuous spot versus contract balancing 2020 showed the industry that adaptability remains critical during times of disruption. One significant influence on the industry last year was the balance between contract shipping and spot capacity integration.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Download the White Paper. Other effects in the air market are evident from industry insiders Air cargo rates from Asia to North America have been elevated compared to previous years since April, thanks to a reduction of passenger capacity and heightened demand for personal protective equipment. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

A lack of raw materials and products from suppliers created supply chain disruptions. HOW MUCH DO PAPER AND PACKAGING COMPANIES SPEND ON TRANSPORTATION? Download the White Paper FREIGHT DATA KEEPS EVERYONE INFORMED Miscommunication was a major issue during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

You’ll definitely lose money if you cannot keep your customers happy by delivering their products, so poor carrier diversity puts you in a lose-lose position.” Download the White Paper. Staying on top of trends within the industry is critical for survival now and in the future. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

Yes, the need for shipping demand analytics is not new and was echoed in 2013 by Industry Week , “Relying on traditional supply chain execution systems is becoming increasingly more difficult, with a mix of global operating systems, pricing pressures and ever-increasing customer expectations. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Download the White Paper. The industry recently experienced an all-time high in capacity demands across all carrier types. And to enable strategic management, logisticians must consider these core factors for all decisions: Time – with only so many hours in a day, every minute of dwell time eats into productivity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

As explained by Logistics Management , “ it has become an increasing challenge for the logistics industry to stay on top of new advances in business processes. Taking this action amounts to a more proactive, productive shipping strategy. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

During times of disruption and recovery, as seen now in the transportation industry, keeping up with the changing pace is essential. And a new suite of products, ranging from artificial intelligence through visualization tools to see lane acuity, are changing the game. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 5, 2021

The freight brokerage industry has traditionally focused its attention on the training and development of its customer sales staff. In our recent white paper , we discussed the growing importance of carrier utilization. Here are three examples for how to use this product in real-time. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 15, 2021

Aside from the implementation of automated technology and digital tools, one of the most significant shifts in the shipping and transportation industry focuses on reduced emissions. Download the White Paper. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo to get started. . Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The hook is the alternative reason for reaching out to a prospect that does not involve trying to sell your product or service. It could be casually talking about an announcement your prospect’s company just made about a new product or customer. It could be relevant industry news, like a recent merger or acquisition.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Download the White Paper. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below to get started. . ” This means knowing how a carrier or shipper approaches freight pricing. Sometimes spot rates end up offering the best rates for contract loads. Of course, it all depends on the ability to stay strategic. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Anything to gain and keep the competitive advantage will define the future of the biggest and smallest players in the industry. Partners need to be empowered and have full visibility to shift suppliers, manufacturers or even global production locations based on uncontrollable events at a moment’s notice. Download the White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

While conventional logistics optimizes the flow of goods from producer to consumer, reverse logistics manages the processes for inverting that flow to deal with returned parts, materials and products from the consumer back to the producer. BONUS: Download the Ultimate Guide to Transportation Reverse Logistics White Paper.

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Shipchain

JUNE 22, 2020

ShipChain Releases New Public Demo. Our first public demo video has arrived, and you can watch it out here ! This video is the first of several, as we want to explore each unique aspect of our product and show you, our community, audience, and prospective clients, what we’ve built and what sets us apart.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

As the industry settles following the biggest peak season in history, now is the time when shippers will start rethinking their annual contracts. Those systems are like the individual lanes within the transportation industry. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Download the White Paper. The supply chain industry is prime for the cloud because of the sheer number of partners and suppliers that must collaborate to make products. Freight brokerage software is not just a simple resource; it’s the whole deal for these vital logistics industry players. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 6, 2021

Truckload rates have a significant impact on the industry, whether intermodal or single-lane shipping modes get utilized. Full truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) are popular methods that shippers use to move goods and products from one point to another. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Now, if that same issue occurs during a heightened period of trouble in procurement in the shipping industry , the total cost of transportation could quickly skyrocket. Download the White Paper. Turnkey products and services can make a world of difference for making the most of data-driven tools for freight management.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

New types of freight tech are rising to the forefront of the industry. Products literally flew from store shelves, and customers were angry. Download the White Paper. Visit SONAR online to schedule a demo and explore the possibilities of its APIs in freight tech now. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 21, 2021

However, the industry is always slow to adopt new software, so not much has changed among many carriers. Stronger performance will always revolve around being productive and profitable. Download the White Paper. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below now. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

They derive from a confluence of factors, including truck industry volatility. Download the White Paper. Offer realistic rates to your drivers The next step to increasing trucking network profitability can seem counter-productive. Request a SONAR Demo. Operational trucking charges and costs are nothing new.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

In many different industries, it can be difficult to secure the kind of operational data you need to make a real impact on your spending. The bundling of production and transportation costs into vendor contracts is one reason behind this difficulty. We recommend you download that white paper by visiting that blog post here.

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