FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Download the White Paper. Data-driven lane and contract management boost compliance rates Inbound and outbound freight logistics are both critical parts of the modern supply chain’s freight market , though each one has been managed quite differently. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Carriers simply need to know where to send trucks and the proper freight rating or pricing strategies to use. Download the White Paper. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below to get started. Request a SONAR Demo. Even with that information, there is still room for improvement.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Even the most robust in-house strategies can turn to the value of logistics automation within analytics, such as the insights found in Lane Signal, to further refine their operations. This remains particularly true for shippers and logistics managers. Download the White Paper. from 2020 to 2027.”

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

That gave rise to a new time pricing strategy, dimension (DIM) pricing. . Download the White Paper. The best way for shippers and logistic managers to ride out the ever-changing market is to embrace less-than-truckload shipping methods and utilize long-term pricing agreement negotiation. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

Download the White Paper. Consider the impact of other modes on trucking and how that will affect your shipping strategy Shippers can also benefit from the consideration of other modes of trucking. Consideration of different modes allows for more flexibility in freight management strategy. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

Analytics point out the opportunities that are ripe for improvement and applied across a real-time collaborative logistics platform. Download the White Paper. The best transportation management strategy uses data, and that data must be accurate, valid and timely. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

As the world of transportation continues to evolve, shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) are effectively utilizing certain methods along with modern data platforms to meet the demands of today’s supply chains. Download the White Paper. Leverage freight data analytics to simplify logistics management.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

Take a moment to think about the biggest advancements in logistics. And autonomous trucking logistics offers more value via management by exception and making profit-driving decisions for all incoming tenders. Poor tender acceptance strategies. Download the White Paper. Lackluster communication with shippers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Shippers want a significant reduction in the stress of logistics. That amounts to carriers receiving more preemptive planning strategies, such as knowing when to hire more drivers, order more trucks or take other steps. Download the White Paper. Enterprises need more transparency and agility in logistics.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

But automating logistics is much more complex. But other technology solutions take a wide range of approaches to better connect carriers, shippers, and freight brokers, to make logistics and supply chains run more efficiently, and to drive more profits for users. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Get your team on board with new strategies. Business leaders should work to share new strategies and process improvements with all staff. They help logistics business leaders understand what happened, why it happened, what is likely to happen and what is necessary to achieve a natural result. Download the White Paper.

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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. A finite group of logistics service providers (LSPs) will inevitably lead to less competition during truckload RFP processes and higher freight spend.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

Truckload freight and transportation costs make up a large part of most logistical spending for shipping companies across the country. Download the White Paper. Cost reduction strategies in supply chain management remain focused on getting loads from point A to point B as fast and as affordable as possible.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Mobile devices have proven optimal for implementing innovative strategies, connecting freight loads with other equipment and assets , and more. Challenges of managing logistics without access to near-real-time data and its benefits While logistics continue to support the supply value chain , many challenges result from lagging data.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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. Instead, modern carriers and logistics service providers need to offer the best service possible.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

The key focus of transportation cost analysis remains an important component of supply chain and logistics planning. Download the White Paper. By letting the data do the talking, logistics managers and supply chain directors can realize the true value of strong and accurate transportation cost analysis. It’s that simple.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

Today, freight load management is a major trouble area for carriers and logistics managers within the shipping industry. E-commerce has long been a vital component of the shipping and logistics industry. Download the White Paper. Click the button below to request a FreightWaves SONAR demo. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Download the White Paper. Restructuring supply chains will have a lasting effect on logistics networks. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below to get started. Request a SONAR Demo. If production centers move away from Asia and into other parts of the world such as the U.S.,

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

All organizations are looking for ways to optimize their supply chains, and according to Inbound Logistics , energy management is the next step in supply chain optimization. That includes managing energy consumption costs and environmental impact, both critical components within an ESG-conscious strategy. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

n the face of unprecedented disruptions, transportation and logistics managers face challenges unlike anything seen before. Download the White Paper. Faster loading times, less dwell time, fewer reputing issues, and more are all possible with automated logistics. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Download the White Paper. In recent years, agile, flexible and adaptive supply chains have become the new logistics strategies. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo to get started. . Market insights empower freight management segments for RFP processes.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 9, 2020

A quick online search with an industry name and conference will yield dozens of past conference agendas from various logistics events. Download the White Paper. #4: Request a SONAR Demo. Skimming through the speakers and exhibitors is a useful starting point. 4: Online maps. 6: External lead lists .

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 3, 2020

One of these metrics is the Logistics Managers Index (LMI), which SONAR provides users. Download the White Paper. Regardless, any effective strategy must also work across all freight management systems. Learn how your company can use freight data analytics by getting a SONAR demo via the button below!

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Download the White Paper. According to Inbound Logistics , “obtaining a lot of data does not guarantee the ability to understand better what is happening in the supply chain. A good descriptive analytics strategy lets you easily use the data to drill down to meaningful details.” Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The state of logistics in 2021 continues to undergo transformation and disruption (continued from 2020), and while companies are looking for new logistics strategies to stay proactive, there comes a point at which supply chain leaders need a simple, fast way to view market conditions. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 12, 2021

After all, data pulled from one system may look radically different from logistics data pulled from another. A successful freight pricing strategy is not as simple as it sounds. After all, logistics management is about ensuring collaboration and profitability across the spectrum. 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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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 5, 2021

Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves at Edge Logistics. In our recent white paper , we discussed the growing importance of carrier utilization. If you are working with contracted freight, work with the carrier to develop a long-term rate strategy. Request a SONAR Demo. This will be key in 2021.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

In fact, logisticians should consider these top five use cases of increased visibility and data within logistics and how they improve throughput. Download the White Paper. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below. Request a SONAR Demo.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 26, 2018

This point is acknowledged in a recent white paper produced by The Journal of Commerce , “The Road Ahead.” One technology that is proven to increase supply chain visibility is a transportation management system (TMS), and both shippers and logistics providers seem to agree. TMS Solution Selection Step 4: Demo Phase.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 3, 2021

According to Transport Topics , the 25 th Annual Third-Party Logistics study noted, “93% of shippers agree that IT capabilities are a necessary element of 3PL expertise. Download the White Paper. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below to get started. Epilogue by Jason Vanover).

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Download the White Paper. #4: This hook-setting strategy allows you to both acknowledge your prospects’ expertise as well as your own. Request a SONAR Demo. 4: Industry news. 7: Social media. Always follow your prospects on social media. Post and comment on topics that your prospects find interesting.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Logistics Blog®. BlueGrace Logistics. BlueGrace Logistics sought to learn more about this dynamic and teamed up with FreightWaves to survey shippers about the state of the LTL market and their approach to LTL shipping in today’s environment. Shippers have choices when creating their LTL strategy and selecting providers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

This reliance on ocean freight lanes is what many logistics managers and freight brokers do not fully understand until something goes wrong within the supply chain. And since intermodal is among the clear winners in supply chain carbon awareness, it stands to reason that any strategy for managing the ripples should look beyond a single mode.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Predictive analytics are among the most iconic ways freight managers can derive more value and streamline logistics through freight data. Download the White Paper. Best practices in using predictive capabilities in logistics. And over time, they amount to a more robust, agile and enduring transportation strategy.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

Expand your outsourced capacity base The beat of logistics follows a peak and lull cycle. As reported by Talking Logistics in 2017 , “With more than 100,000 North American truckload carriers, you can secure truckload capacity by first identifying credible carriers that share the same values as your company. Download the White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

When you want to drive down your logistics and transportation spend, the very first thing that you need is freight and transportation data. These strategies establish quick wins, driving tangible and short-term savings that enable shippers to capture value in three to six months. Without hard data, you can’t take action.

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