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Why data source matters to accurately and objectively assess the over the road trucking market

FreightWaves SONAR

As explained by Supply & Demand Chain Executive , “Digitization, software and giving shippers and carriers efficient tech tools are critical, as technology continues to modernize this industry. Everyone is working from home, switching in-person and paper processes with digital transactions and signatures.” .

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5 more truckload shipping strategies for enterprise shippers

FreightWaves SONAR

Digital freight matching is growing more valuable as a way to source meaningful capacity Companies and freight managers that have embraced digital technology and automation remain more likely to thrive. Download the White Paper. Utilization of truckload shipping tools and processes to optimize freight movements.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. With driver shortages still impacting the industry and continual fluctuations with supply and demand balances, it is more important than ever for OTR managers to get on board with remote tools and digital services. today’s freight market, OTR freight services?

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7 ways technology augments effective procurement in the shipping industry

FreightWaves SONAR

Freight management parties need to understand why procurement falters without technology and how technology can boost sourcing across all industries. The right mix of systems can help companies preempt market fluctuations, sourcing capacity well before the next capacity crunch takes hold, and address possible disruptions in real-time. .

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Making your carrier sales team as powerful as your customer sales team

FreightWaves SONAR

In our recent white paper , we discussed the growing importance of carrier utilization. Unlike other tools in the market, the Lane Signal considers an abundance of data from multiple sources, not just dirty data that flows through one system like other industry tools. This will be key in 2021.

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Is Google the most innovative supply chain company in the world?

Freightos

yellowbox]Check out where the future of online sales for the freight industry is heading with this free white paper.[/yellowbox]. According to Ti’s white paper on the topic, some goods manufactured in Asia-Pacific could be near-sourced to the US or Europe. See the white paper here. yellowbox].