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[WHITE PAPER] Cold comfort: Food companies can benefit from using reefer data as their costs for freight (and everything else) rise

FreightWaves SONAR

In general, the companies in the meat industry have among the most to gain from improving their freight efficiency, and we estimate that food companies with average margins and an average relative freight spend could save $300 for every $1 million in revenue by improving freight efficiencies by 1%. Request a SONAR Demo.

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White paper: pharma cold chain technologies compared

Logistics Business Magazine

The vital role that temperature-controlled packaging plays in transporting pharmaceuticals around the world has been highlighted in a new white paper from Tower Cold Chain , with the aim of helping stakeholders find the right solution for their needs. CLICK HERE to download the white paper.

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Inside the Shipper Mind with Jim Bierfeldt

The Logistics of Logistics

His expertise includes strategic planning, brand positioning, advertising, public relations, website strategy and design, and development of white papers, case studies and other content. LMA’s approach recognizes that logistics services today are BOUGHT, not sold.

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

FreightWaves SONAR

Freight costs stand out among other inflationary pressures in that they cannot be effectively hedged. Therefore, in the absence of hedging, CPG companies should utilize as much freight-related data as possible to mitigate freight costs more effectively and improve supply chain efficiency. A recent disclosure by the J.M.

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[WHITE PAPER] Housing affordability issues put brakes on flatbed demand

FreightWaves SONAR

In addition, data from surveys of small and mid-sized flatbed carriers show how improved flatbed volume has translated into improved operating and financial performance for flatbed carriers. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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

FreightWaves SONAR

In addition, freight spend is not able to be effectively hedged like commodities that are able to be hedged in the short-term. However, leveraging freight market data can mitigate freight spend and lead to a more efficient supply chain. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Paper and packaging companies face rising input and freight costs

FreightWaves SONAR

Last year, FreightWaves estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S. Despite revenue declines across the industry in 2020, we estimate that freight spend was as high as pre-pandemic levels due to growth in packaging demand and elevated freight rates. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.