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5 more truckload shipping strategies for enterprise shippers

FreightWaves SONAR

However, enterprise shippers can make a comeback by implementing smart truckload shipping strategies by retooling and putting freight forecasting power to work. And these additional five shipping strategies can help enterprise shippers maximize recovery and boost profits. It’s that simple.

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Insider Series Provides Insights on Trends, Technologies and Strategies

Logistics Business Magazine

MHS, a single-source provider of material handling automation and software solutions, announces a new multi-part online experience scheduled to run October through November. Thursday, October 29 – Livestreaming from MHS Demo Areas : Keep your material handling growing. Tuesday, October 20 – Get the most out of your last mile depot.

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LTL Freight Rates: Using data to improve annual contract negotiations

FreightWaves SONAR

Moreover, Supply & Demand Chain Executive explains , “Developing a point-of-departure strategy for partial and LTL shipments can give small and medium-size businesses delivery costs comparable to the mega shippers. Stated simply, it is the process of combining freight from multiple shippers to build more efficient full truckloads.

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Truckload rates: Using data predict and prepare spot vs. contract bids and RFPs

FreightWaves SONAR

Tracking market trends within truckload rates relies heavily on data and analysis. However, the spot market often is just as beneficial and dynamic for helping shippers find a way to rapidly source capacity; although it can be harder to discern at times without accurate data-driven insights. Request a SONAR Demo.

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10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution

The Logistics of Logistics

Staying Competitive With Amazon Depends on Efficiency in Last-Mile Retail. Retail delivery solutions continue to change to keep up with market trends. One source of delays and expenses associated with supply chain final delivery is the paperwork involved. The Last-Mile Needs a Sustainable-First Strategy.

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Supply Chain Intelligence: The Value of AI and Machine Learning to Predict Freight Rates

FreightWaves SONAR

Global supply chains suffer from limited visibility and a general want for supply chain intelligence in carrier sourcing , freight tendering and all other processes. Yes, AI and machine learning build on algorithms to isolate historical trends and derive a likely transportation rate. Request a SONAR Demo. But this is 2020.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The 6 Hallmarks of a Shipper of Choice

FreightWaves SONAR

Carriers will look to shipper timeliness, desirable facilities and dock efficiency when assigning shipper-of-choice status. With the strong application of data, shippers can finally squeeze out additional efficiencies and make meaningful improvements to attain a designation of shipper of choice. Request a SONAR Demo.