[WHITE PAPER] Auto manufacturers can use real-time freight data to better manage freight spend
Automobile and auto parts manufacturers have been dealt a difficult hand over the past year as the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a shutdown in manufacturing facilities, not just across the U.S., but around the world. As the world recovers from the pandemic, now numerous supply chain impacts – including a global semiconductor […]
[WHITE PAPER] Leveraging freight market data to lower automotive manufacturers freight spend
Automotive shippers are facing numerous challenges stemming from a global semiconductor shortage, inflationary pressure on numerous inputs, as well as rising freight costs that seem to be affecting every shipper across all modes. Coupled with the just-in-time nature of the industry, automotive manufacturers are heavily reliant on an efficient global supply chain. The free white […]
Freight Market Data To Assist in Negotiations With Carriers
SONAR data show that the freight market for inbound Detroit loads is highly volatile based on auto production trends – inbound Detroit loads should be less expensive when OEMs are sourcing a lot of components as assembly volumes ramp up. Conversely, it is easier for auto companies to source components into Detroit at lower freight […]