Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? Assessing FreightWaves SONAR vs. the Competition
Data key to tackling forecasting challenges
Supply chain must be nimble to adapt to changing consumer, economic demands Since the COVID-19 pandemic, which exposed an already fragile global supply chain, companies have invested billions of dollars in technology, including digitization and artificial intelligence, in an attempt to speed up the flow of data to tackle ongoing forecast demand challenges. Businesses […]
Freight data can assist CPG companies in mitigating risks of freight cost inflation
Inflationary pressure continues to be one of the largest headwinds for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, which are uniquely exposed in the current environment. Input costs for corn, as well as other agricultural products, that are used in many products from animal feed all the way to consumer goods, have risen by more than 100% […]
How Shippers Use SONAR Emissions Data
Leveraging SONAR emissions data helps shippers realize significant benefits through their networks and RFP processes. Learn more now.
Using Freight Data to Build Relationships (w/ video)
On this episode of #WithSONAR, current SONAR subscriber Greg Morrow, the Director of Operations for ARL Logistics, discusses the importance of using data to grow and strengthen carrier and customer relationships with co-hosts Kyle Taylor and Luke Falasca. ARL Logistics is part of the ARL Network, which also includes ARL Transport, Veterans Logistics and MIA Safety. ARL […]
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Building Trust & Enhancing Conversation with Freight Data (video)
#WithSONAR hosts Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor are joined by Chris Seeds, Director of Sales at Bridge Logistics. They discuss how to use freight data to improve conversations and build trust with your customers. They also talked about reefer tender rejections and where the changes in the market can be seen. While reefer tender rejections are high […]
How to use freight data to beat your competition (video)
On this episode of #WithSONAR, hosts Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor are joined by Tom Curee, Senior Vice President of Kingsgate Logistics. Kingsgate is a subscriber to SONAR and uses it daily. Kingsgate Logistics offers a full scope of logistics services facilitated by leading-edge technology, and provides truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), expedited, intermodal and international shipping. Watch […]
Transparency and Data Integrity in Supply Chain Resiliency (video)
Freight Forecasting host Michael Vincent is joined by Jeff Dangelo, Founder of Turvo in a discussion about the need to re-think collaboration, transparency and freight data. Dangelo co-founded Turvo, which is based in Palo Alto, California, in October 2014 after about 13 years in logistics and supply chain sales at MegaCorp Logistics and Total Quality Logistics. […]
What is Alternative Data & How Can Freight Data be a Leading Indicator to Economic Health?
It’s easy to get trapped into a mindset of looking at the same datasets when working through analysis. They’re tried and true, they’re an industry standard, and typically easy to tie back to specific metrics. Alternative data is a bit off the beaten path; sometimes it takes a bit of creativity to connect the dots […]
How to use freight data to become a shipper of choice
Staying competitive remains a top priority for supply chain professionals around the globe. Regardless of industry, knowing how to become a shipper of choice is one of the best ways an organization can keep its freight spend under control. Moreover, shipper of choice status is associated with prestigious operations and quickly attracts carriers, logistics service […]
Forecasting for freight capacity, so you can plan for today’s volume
The state of freight capacity depends on hundreds of factors. Increased consumer demands, changing government regulations, fears over public health crises, asset and driver availability, manufacturing output, and many other factors influence capacity. While there is no sure-fire way to see what capacity will be like in the future, the next-best action is to apply […]
Why is freight data a powerful weapon in the era of COVID-19?
The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. As core sections of economies around the globe shut down, manufacturers and vendors found themselves in a precarious position. A lack of raw materials and products from suppliers created supply chain disruptions. […]
