FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 5, 2021

Tracking market trends within truckload rates relies heavily on data and analysis. Knowing how to predict truckload rates at scale, using technology like SONAR SCI’s Lane Acuity , and how to adapt to market trends quickly will help improve RFP processes and boost bid acceptance and capacity procurement. . Request a SONAR Demo.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

More Resources Home November 15, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America prices declined 3% but remain elevated at $5.56/kg

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

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. Seeing the long-term trends over time provides shippers with more options and a better understanding of density.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Those who find themselves unable to keep up with modern trends often fall by the wayside, making the use of these innovative technologies even more crucial. How carriers create data-driven pricing strategies. Request a SONAR Demo. The applications of analytics to navigate market volatility.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

More Resources Home February 22, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. American import hubs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

Recognize market volatility trends and their impact on replenishment lead time Another beneficial action to boost efficiency with freight management comes from the recognition of market volatility trends. Consideration of different modes allows for more flexibility in freight management strategy. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Market activity describes the nationwide and granular trends affecting available capacity, timeliness of transit and on-time, in-full deliveries. Since transportation is literally a fuel-consuming industry, knowing the fuel changes and trends will go a long way to improve trucking profitability. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

Without excellent and clear communication, these trends will not be identified and acted upon until it is too late. Keeping costs under control should be a proactive, not reactive strategy, especially during an unprecedented time of transition and reopening ahead of peak season.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

True transportation cost analysis goes well beyond benchmarking to analyze, monitor and forecast trends that can be used to the shipper’s advantage. A trend that continues among shippers nationwide is better monitoring and utilization of analysis within the supply chain. Request a SONAR Demo. Consider this fact.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

It converged with a trend of both airlines and ocean liners investing far more heavily in their fleets over the past fewyears. Navigating the Storm: Strategies for SMB Importers in 2024 There is no golden ticket for solving these challenges. The regression in pricing wasn’t just due to lower demand.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Watch the episode below: What makes SONAR’s Lane Scorecard app unique from bulk lane rate tools on the market is its proprietary SONAR lane scoring, SONAR predictive rates and its spark graphs that allow a user to more easily see past and forecast trends. Get a Demo of SONAR's Lane Scorecard. It has been recognized by Inc.,

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Most recently, the recent disruptions in the Red Sea that saw ocean freight rates from China to Europe by over 190% and saw transit times lengthen, sea-air services offered a strategic advantage for logistics professionals able to remain agile, by watching trends and jumping at opportunities to ensure a resilient supply chain.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 3, 2021

FreightWaves scientific rates are predicting a return to a slow downward trend after the impacts of the past month’s winter storms recede. The overriding trend prior to these storms was that of a slow loosening of the market, as indicated by existing predictive capabilities Remember that the need to stay strategic is paramount.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

And as reported by Supply Chain 24/7 , “Leveraging technology, shippers are able to see regional trends and specific lane cost information, as well as driver preferences, while carriers have access to details like loading/unloading times and lane history data.” Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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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. The use of logistics automation means making it easier than ever to adapt and adjust to changing market trends and consumer demands.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 28, 2023

More Resources Home December 28, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Efficient inventory management, layout organization, and operational strategies are key to meeting customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing profits. Efficient replenishment strategies: Implementing distinct replenishment and restocking strategies for various categories to avoid stockouts and overstock scenarios.

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Freightos

JANUARY 10, 2024

More Resources Home January 10, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The issue with recruiting and retaining truckers is that it is difficult to do so without understanding actual market trends and volatility. . Become a stronger asset-based carrier with freight tech-driven hiring and retention strategies through freight data. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

Poor tender acceptance strategies. In other words, logistics leaders must find and apply proactive data management strategies, including: Developing alternative transportation solutions, such as increasing the number of transportation brokerage partnerships. Request a SONAR Demo. Lackluster communication with shippers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Figuring out the best strategy for managing fleet assets can be difficult at best. And a failure to ensure trucking capacity availability within one market will have a resounding effect on allocation strategies of a trucking fleet’s assets. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For instance, here are a few KPIs that go into the overall strategy for how carriers price transportation: MILES PER TRUCK PER WEEK (MILTR) – Every driver in the fleet will come under scrutiny at some point. Keeping cost per load in check as a shipper means knowing what to expect and carrier freight pricing strategies.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Part of this requires an understanding of which shipping trends are being utilized by other carriers. In a changing market, carriers will find that these trends are incredibly beneficial in ensuring that they are up to date with which direction the market is moving and will assist with carrier revenue. . Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 26, 2021

Supply chain leaders continue to focus their efforts on finding the right mix of assets used, market positioning and carrier freight pricing strategies. When the freight market meets expectations and is less volatile, it is easy for shippers and carriers to not look at inefficient processes or their transportation procurement strategy.

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Efficient inventory management, layout organization, and operational strategies are key to meeting customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing profits. Efficient replenishment strategies : Implementing distinct replenishment and restocking strategies for various categories to avoid stockouts and overstock scenarios.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Retail delivery solutions continue to change to keep up with market trends. The Last-Mile Needs a Sustainable-First Strategy. One rising trend is the continued focus on pharmaceutical and other temperature-controlled freight transportation. The Last-Mile in Retail Is More Costly Than Any Other Mode.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

However, even as retailers scramble to meet e-commerce consumer demands, and providers lean into the latest trends to get those packages to front doors, there is plenty going on behind the scenes. OneRail showcased its final-mile solution during a Monday demo session at FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Yes, AI and machine learning build on algorithms to isolate historical trends and derive a likely transportation rate. And the past data trends are obsolete and rapidly becoming more so. However, AI can provide a pathway toward more proactive, responsive management strategies. Request a SONAR Demo. But this is 2020.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As explained by Grainger , “In today’s global economy, technology trends like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data have become an indispensable part of everyday business. That’s been the dominant trend in 2020. In recent years, agile, flexible and adaptive supply chains have become the new logistics strategies.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

What trends are you seeing for retailers in the use of technology to help optimize their supply chain and transportation networks? What’s the ideal carrier market strategy for different regions? Request a SONAR Demo. Why is it important to Benchmarking carrier performance and monitor that over time?

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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. These factors are further seen in top-industry trends.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

A successful freight broker can reduce this likelihood by ensuring that the company is always on top of the newest trends. Avoid these challenges with a technology-driven freight broker management strategy. Request a SONAR Demo. They already operate on razor-thin profit margins.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

A recent analysis by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) indicates that if existing trends persist, we could see a potential driver shortage reaching up to 175,000 by 2024. In conclusion, the implementation of these strategies, backed by real-time data, can help businesses significantly trim their last-mile delivery costs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Freight intelligence tools help management develop a more unified freight strategy. And setting up benchmarks comparing internal trucking KPIs to external market trends can help managers keep tabs on the competition. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below. . Request a SONAR Demo.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. They could also use just-in-time or just-in-case inventory management strategies to help them to balance their stock levels. What is demand planning?

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. They could also use just-in-time or just-in-case inventory management strategies to help them to balance their stock levels. What is demand planning? Demand sensing.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Dashboards provide a quick and easy way to access important metrics and help decision-makers make informed decisions based on current trends and data in their business. To see if our software is the right fit for your business, schedule your free demo today.

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