FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

And it’s equally important to know the top 10 challenges for shippers in negotiating trucking contracts like limited headhaul insight and how to overcome them. Still, if the carrier loses drivers, there is nothing a shipper can do to secure more capacity during peaking asset demand periods. Download the White Paper.

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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. Enterprise shippers need a proactive strategy to secure capacity One of the biggest challenges that shippers face remains to secure capacity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

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. That’s the only way to create an enduring freight management strategy. Shippers must support carriers, and the reverse is equally true.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

Inability to secure profitable loads and orders. Knowing when fees tend to rise, and charges commonly fluctuate can help shippers know when and how to secure the best rates. Download the White Paper. Generate stronger, more proactive carrier pricing strategies based on near-real-time data insights .

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2018

For the purposes of objectivity, better refers to accessing more available truckload capacity, which is tightening more than ever, says the Journal of Commerce, scheduling freight with the right type of carrier that specializes in a given type of full truckload, and securing such capacity at competitive rates. Download White Paper.

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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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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. BONUS : Download the Guide To LTL Freight Mangement White Paper. How do you better negotiate pricing with your LTL carriers for more effective LTL procurement?

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Additionally, shippers should have a process in place for how to approve any added costs. This will help your team move faster in the chaos of a storm and secure needed capacity when it’s tight. Related White Paper & Case Studies. Shippers should plan ahead for possible storm fees when budgeting transportation.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

I don’t know how to get started.”. A new white paper from Purolator International, “Seven Steps to Export Success: Top Considerations before reaching out to International Markets ,” can help alleviate these concerns. The customs process is overwhelming.”. “My My business isn’t big enough.”.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 6, 2021

Figuring out how to improve annual request for proposal (RFP) bidding strategies remains elusive for many shippers, especially in the context of knowing when to expand the network to leverage freight consolidation. Download the White Paper. Consider all that goes into trucking RFPs. Request a SONAR Demo.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 2, 2015

How Does A 3PL Benefit My Enterprise? A 3PL brings with it an existing network of valuable carrier relationships as well as a clear understanding of how to optimize performance on given routes. How Should I Go About Choosing A 3PL? 3PLs can specialize in various logistical areas and geographic regions.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

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. This will help build and solidify the relationship over time.” Request a SONAR Demo.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 3, 2018

National security: Drones have been used by the military for some time and likely will grow in use for border security, tracking of criminals and carrying equipment to remote areas. Another developing national security innovation is the use of drone boats to detect submarines operated by drug smugglers. Download Now!

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 25, 2021

Download the White Paper. While shippers may wish to reenter freight bidding strategies are negotiations to account for disruptions, insight into market volatility can further prove valuable for managing everyday activities, including when moving freight to the spot market may be lucrative.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 23, 2018

Let’s take a closer look at the problem, the solution, and how to pick the right freight management system for parcel shipping. WHITE PAPER] The Guide to Proactive Inbound, Outbound, and Reverse Enterprise Parcel Management. Download white paper. However, opportunities for savings still exist.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 11, 2013

White Papers. |. Theme for this year was same as last year- Optimizing Worlds Infrastructure, with IBMs four offerings - Cloud, Smarter Physical Infrastructure, Mobility and Security. We discussed and strategized on how to improve our relationship and deliver more value to our clients. Instance Consolidation Strategy.

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 16, 2018

Clark, who is secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy, told delegates at the FT Future of the Car Summit in London on Tuesday (May 15) that part of the British car industry’s recent success had depended on uninterrupted trade with Europe.

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