Demo, Industry, Transportation and White Paper

[WHITE PAPER] Another rough year for shippers to manage bid process and carrier networks

FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Improved railway fluidity is one of the few areas where transportation networks are improving, but even in that mode, terminal congestion remains rampant. SONAR SCI can be used to benchmark your rates against what other shippers in your industry are paying in the same lanes. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] SONAR highlight reel: Hurricane Ida further pressures transportation networks

FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 30, 2021

Disruptive events, such as hurricanes and already-constrained transportation networks typically take an extended period of time (weeks, not days) to normalize. The Class I railways have issued service notices suspending terminal operations and rerouting freight flows away from areas impacted by the hurricane. Request a SONAR Demo.

White Paper

White Paper Networks Transportation Demo

[WHITE PAPER] The 2021 trucking carrier outlook: Planning for asset utilization, pricing and volumes in uncertain times

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 20, 2021

FreightWaves’ Todd Maiden said it best in early December: “Several analysts have published transportation outlook reports for 2021 that are calling for continued strength in the trucking markets. Fill out the Form Below to Access a COPY of the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] The 2021 freight market outlook forecast

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 27, 2021

The societal and economic challenges of 2020 have constructed a positive outlook for transportation in 2021. The traditional 67/33 split of services/goods moved closer to 60/40, which was a tailwind for the transportation market as spending on goods creates more freight than services. Request a SONAR Demo.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] Leveraging freight market data to lower automotive manufacturers freight spend

FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 7, 2021

Coupled with the just-in-time nature of the industry, automotive manufacturers are heavily reliant on an efficient global supply chain. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO ACCESS THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] The Ultimate Guide to Transportation Reverse Logistics

GlobalTranz

JULY 16, 2015

Here at Cerasis, we think it’s important that our clients and customers understand that transportation reverse logistics (or reverse logistics in general for that matter) is much more than just a flashy buzzword. You can download a copy of the industry leading white paper by filling out the form to the right and below.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] Carrier asset utilization and allocation best practices to reduce operating costs

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The freight transportation industry has always been slow to adopt new advances in tools, software and automation. However, 2020 helped shed light on just how behind the industry is compared to others. Industry expert guidance as a best practice. Fill out the Form Below to Access a COPY of the White Paper.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] Mo’ inflation, mo’ problems for CPG companies

FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 14, 2021

Pages 5-8) Using freight rate data from loads moved under contracts to benchmark against industry peers and make adjustments accordingly. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. For many CPG companies, margin pressure appears likely.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] SONAR SCI: use for daily load planning

FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 12, 2021

FreightWaves SONAR Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI) platform is designed to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of a shipper’s freight spend by: (1) Benchmarking shippers’ current or target rates to the market or industry peer group. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] Shippers pay more for packaging while paper and packaging companies face rising input and freight costs

FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 26, 2021

One year ago, we wrote a white paper in which we estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S. spent a whopping $7 billion to $9 billion on domestic freight transportation in 2019. Like many industries, 2020 was challenging for the paper and packaging industry.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] Data in the fast lane – managing automotive logistics amid component shortages

FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 1, 2021

The global semiconductor shortage seems to be the first, second, third and only issue in the auto industry right now. In this report, we cover numerous datasets available through FreightWaves and the SONAR platform that can help automotive OEMs and automotive suppliers manage their transportation networks. Request a SONAR Demo.

White Paper

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7 ways technology augments effective procurement in the shipping industry

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. According to Logistics Management , “Time is money in transportation…. And freight transportation is increasingly done “on the fly.”

Supply Chain Design Software

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

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

Nothing in life comes for free, especially in the transportation and shipping industry where predictive freight costs carry so much weight. Ultimately, it comes down to how good logistics managers get at transportation rate forecasting. Download the White Paper.

Supply Chain Planning Software

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Paper and packaging companies face rising input and freight costs

FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 28, 2021

Last year, FreightWaves estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S. spent a whopping $7 billion and $9 billion on transportation in 2019. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

Negotiating Skills

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Lowering freight costs to alleviate margin pressure for CPG companies

FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 22, 2021

Inflation has a larger impact for the CPG industry compared to other industries given the reliance on numerous commodities (like corn and soybeans) that have seen prices increase dramatically over the past year. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo.

Negotiating Skills

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Freight data can assist CPG companies in mitigating risks of freight cost inflation

FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 15, 2021

The free white paper, Mo’ inflation, mo’ problems for CPG companies , shows how real-time data can enhance decision-making around the supply chain. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

Negotiating Skills

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Transportation cost analysis: Going beyond benchmarking for improved carrier pricing

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

From a financial standpoint, transportation cost analysis remains focused on determining the value of the resources used to execute a given shipment and goes well beyond benchmarking. Without clear budgeting and cost-prediction measures, the transportation network will be unable to accurately plan for increases and decreases in expenses.

Analysis

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Data-Driven Transportation Management and Its Role in Driving Stronger Tech Stack ROI

FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Data-driven transportation management , including the checks and reviews that accompany healthy data management practices, are part of the process of getting the most out of the tech stack. Throughout the supply chain, data-driven transportation management’s success is only as good as the data quality and integrity in use.

Supply Chain Planning Software

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Top 10 Key Performance Indicators for Shipping Industry

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.

Industry

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2021 Truck industry disruption factors: how to continue with operational excellence and profitability (part 2)

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 14, 2021

Yet, truck industry analyses and insight into existing conditions can help safeguard against uncertainty. Therefore, the pressures placed on last mile delivery may have a compounding effect, forcing truck industry participants to grapple with inefficiencies and grow more strategic. Download the White Paper.

Industry

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Trucking market disruption factors: the state of the industry (Part 1)

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 12, 2021

Yes, it has asked the industry for more in recent months, but what about before the pandemic? Political instability, Brexit, pent-up consumer demand, spot versus contract considerations, and more complicate freight managers’ duties and add more transportation data to the industry. Download the White Paper.

Trucking

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LTL Freight: How has tight capacity, truckload rates and parcel modes impacted LTL?

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 6, 2021

Truckload rates have a significant impact on the industry, whether intermodal or single-lane shipping modes get utilized. The transportation of freight not needing the entire space of a truck is LTL freight. The transportation of freight not needing the entire space of a truck is LTL freight. Download the White Paper.

Capacity

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Trade agreements and logistics data: why proactive planning always wins

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 25, 2021

And that’s especially true when considering new carriers or using other modes of transportation. This lack of insight affects network visibility and makes it difficult to know what current transportation rates are, what trends are rising and falling at any time, and how logistics data is changing over time. Download the White Paper.

Scenario Planning

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How LTL shipping rates work and how to track trends developing in long-term pricing agreements

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

Less-than-truckload shipping, also known as LTL shipping, is nothing new within the transportation and shipping industry, but it has become more of a game-changer in recent years with freight rate prediction. Major shippers and transporters have only so much space available to work within LTL shipping capacity.

Negotiating Skills

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5 more truckload shipping strategies for enterprise shippers

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Shippers and transportation managers alike focus on market recovery, including shipper and carrier revenue goals. The effects of the disruptions over the past year have likely forever changed the industry, requiring shippers to scale and evolve operations radically seemingly overnight. Download the White Paper.

Sourcing Strategies

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Decreasing deadheading in trucking: how carriers are turning to data to maximize assets

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. Of course, carriers want their transportation networks to be as profitable as possible.

Waste Reduction

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Why truckload freight quotes using automation are more accurate

FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Transportation networks rely on timely rate estimates that are competitive while also being profitable. Since the industry is heading towards near-full automation and digital transformation , automated freight quotes will naturally lend themselves to improved back-office management. Download the White Paper.

Supply Chain Software

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Refrigerated Freight: How has freight market volatility impacted reefer contract rates?

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.

Refrigeration

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

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

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.

Waste Reduction

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Freight brokerage software: why brokers need SaaS freight tech with real-time data

FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

For those still unconvinced, consider these reasons SaaS transportation technology with real-time data adds value to a freight brokerage business. 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.

Modeling Software

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Retail enterprise suppliers’ best practices to use global trade data

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

It has been and remains a key part of the transportation and logistics puzzle for enterprise shippers today. Global markets are at the heart of industries large and small and have become a key player in the transportation industry. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

Data

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

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

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. Download the White Paper. Request your demos below.

Optimization Software

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Market volatility insight value for shippers

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 21, 2021

Research from the BCI’s 2018 report found that 56% of respondents had suffered a supply chain disruption in the past 12 months, from causes such as adverse weather, cyberattacks or transport network problems.” Download the White Paper. Acuity in the healthcare industry works as a parallel to volatility in the shipping network.

Supply Chain Planning Software

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The 4 Types of Trucking Carriers Shippers Should Consider in RFPs

FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 28, 2020

There are many benefits to be gained from working with more than one of the trucking carriers that offer service in a given industry or shipping lane. With a strategic, long-term agreement in place, these carriers make up the backbone of many transportation chains and provide the day-to-day shipping coverage needed to meet customer needs.

Waste Reduction

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What data is available to track intermodal freight shipping rates

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 12, 2021

Today’s shipping and transportation industry has changed in several ways, even over just the last few years. This is seen exceptionally well when looking at rail capacity and transportation rates for the modern supply chain. Data accuracy can and does impact freight transportation in a significant way.

Availability

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What is FreightWaves SONAR shipping lane acuity

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. As acuity increases, the risk of losses or damage to the transportation “body” increases. Those systems are like the individual lanes within the transportation industry.

Supply Chain Planning Software

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Why near-real-time electronic freight tender trucking data is more reliable than waiting on submitted data

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

And in some industries, outdated data can have disastrous consequences. For instance, take the value added by more accurate data in the health industry. Download the White Paper. Realize more effective transportation management and forecasting with the right analytics platform. Request a SONAR Demo.

Data

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5 shipping trends for 2021 for carriers to know

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. Being more open about sustainable transport services or even third-party companies used can very well give a boost in shippers’ confidence now and in the future. Download the White Paper.

Trends

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

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.

Resource Reduction

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8 Maritime shipping challenges affecting enterprise shippers

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Enterprise shippers have always been an integral part of the maritime shipping industry and its partnership with truck fleet management. And likewise, maritime transportation has been a dominant player in global transportation for decades. Ships are one of the most basic cargo components for global freight transport.

Maritime

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LTL Freight Rates: Using data to improve annual contract negotiations

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

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. Data and analytics can provide enlightening insights that can greatly improve transportation management. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

Negotiating Skills

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Mapping the trucking market: How data tracks freight economy, rates, capacity, volumes and rejections

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.

Expense Reduction

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5 data prerequisites for carrier predictive freight rating in logistics

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Control over trucking freight rating remains a blip for many carriers, particularly owner-operators and those trying to manage the chaos of a pandemic-stressed industry. Now, the industry is changing yet again. Download the White Paper. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below to get started.

Data

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The 3 top benefits of trucking fleets benchmarking financial and operational performance

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. They will recur and create a new index for measuring industry growth. Download the White Paper. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo to get started.

Procurement Analytics

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[WHITE PAPER] Another rough year for shippers to manage bid process and carrier networks

[WHITE PAPER] SONAR highlight reel: Hurricane Ida further pressures transportation networks

Trending Sources

[WHITE PAPER] The 2021 trucking carrier outlook: Planning for asset utilization, pricing and volumes in uncertain times

[WHITE PAPER] The 2021 freight market outlook forecast

[WHITE PAPER] Leveraging freight market data to lower automotive manufacturers freight spend

[WHITE PAPER] The Ultimate Guide to Transportation Reverse Logistics

[WHITE PAPER] Carrier asset utilization and allocation best practices to reduce operating costs

[WHITE PAPER] Mo’ inflation, mo’ problems for CPG companies

[WHITE PAPER] SONAR SCI: use for daily load planning

[WHITE PAPER] Shippers pay more for packaging while paper and packaging companies face rising input and freight costs

[WHITE PAPER] Data in the fast lane – managing automotive logistics amid component shortages

7 ways technology augments effective procurement in the shipping industry

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

Paper and packaging companies face rising input and freight costs

Lowering freight costs to alleviate margin pressure for CPG companies

Freight data can assist CPG companies in mitigating risks of freight cost inflation

Transportation cost analysis: Going beyond benchmarking for improved carrier pricing

Data-Driven Transportation Management and Its Role in Driving Stronger Tech Stack ROI

Top 10 Key Performance Indicators for Shipping Industry

2021 Truck industry disruption factors: how to continue with operational excellence and profitability (part 2)

Trucking market disruption factors: the state of the industry (Part 1)

LTL Freight: How has tight capacity, truckload rates and parcel modes impacted LTL?

Trade agreements and logistics data: why proactive planning always wins

How LTL shipping rates work and how to track trends developing in long-term pricing agreements

5 more truckload shipping strategies for enterprise shippers

Decreasing deadheading in trucking: how carriers are turning to data to maximize assets

Why truckload freight quotes using automation are more accurate

Refrigerated Freight: How has freight market volatility impacted reefer contract rates?

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

Freight brokerage software: why brokers need SaaS freight tech with real-time data

Retail enterprise suppliers’ best practices to use global trade data

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

Market volatility insight value for shippers

The 4 Types of Trucking Carriers Shippers Should Consider in RFPs

What data is available to track intermodal freight shipping rates

What is FreightWaves SONAR shipping lane acuity

Why near-real-time electronic freight tender trucking data is more reliable than waiting on submitted data

5 shipping trends for 2021 for carriers to know

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

8 Maritime shipping challenges affecting enterprise shippers

LTL Freight Rates: Using data to improve annual contract negotiations

Mapping the trucking market: How data tracks freight economy, rates, capacity, volumes and rejections

5 data prerequisites for carrier predictive freight rating in logistics

The 3 top benefits of trucking fleets benchmarking financial and operational performance

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