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Data-Driven Logistics: Leveraging Business Intelligence

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, transportation management stands as a critical component of operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. From sourcing raw materials to delivering finished goods, every step in the supply chain requires strategic planning and execution. With the advent of data-driven technologies and business intelligence (BI) tools, companies now have the power to revolutionize […]

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Inbound Freight Management Strategies for Customer Satisfaction

While innovation and marketing often take the spotlight, inbound freight management remains a potent tool for differentiation. This article explains how business can leverage their inbound freight strategy to gain a competitive edge, improve customer satisfaction and ultimately gain more market share. The Role of Inbound Freight Management in Competitive Differentiation Efficient inbound freight management […]

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Domestic Truckload Market: Q1 2024 Market Update

Overview The US Truckload (TL) market is a dynamic ecosystem that constantly evolves in response to economic, regulatory, technological, and weather disruptions. In this post, we’ll provide an update on the current state of the US TL market, highlighting key trends and insights that can help shippers, carriers, and other stakeholders navigate the road ahead. […]

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A Guide to Savings in Managed Transportation

Managed transportation encompasses a suite of services aimed at streamlining freight management processes. By outsourcing transportation functions to third-party providers, businesses can leverage expertise and resources to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Understanding the core components and benefits of managed transportation is fundamental to unlocking its potential for savings. As businesses navigate supply chain management, […]

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Measuring LTL carrier performance is one of the grayest areas in transportation. Join Jill Clifford and Curtis Garrett as they deep dive measuring LTL carrier performance and discuss how shippers can make their freight attractive to carriers.  

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Maintaining Control in Managed Transportation: Balancing Oversight and Efficiency

In the realm of managed transportation, businesses grapple with the challenge of balancing oversight and efficiency. This blog unveils advanced strategies and collaborative approaches that empower businesses to navigate the complexities of managed transportation, ensuring optimal control and efficiency. Understanding Managed Transportation Managed transportation involves outsourcing the planning, execution, and optimization of transportation activities. From […]

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Moving Beyond Price-Centric Models for Effective Carrier Partnerships

The approach to selecting carrier partners has undergone a significant transformation. Gone are the days when the primary focus was solely on securing the lowest price for freight services. Today, successful transportation programs demand a more nuanced and strategic approach—one that prioritizes service quality, reliability, and carrier capabilities beyond mere pricing. The Changing Dynamics of […]

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Comparing LTL Pricing: Tools and Techniques for Shippers  

One common question we hear at FreightPlus is, “What kind of tools are available to shippers to compare LTL base rates and discounts?” It is a simple question that doesn’t come with a straightforward answer. Like many things LTL, comparing rates is not as simple as comparing apples to apples, and therefore there isn’t a […]

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Understanding the Truckload Market: Q4 Market Update

Contact us for more information on the domestic transportation market or if you’d like to learn more about FreightPlus.

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