It’s peak shipping week ahead of Valentine’s Day and all eyes are in Miami
Last week was the peak shipping week for flowers ahead of Valentine’s Day. Most of the truckload and air cargo
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Breaking data silos: 2-step strategy to optimize transportation
Data silos are a natural occurring phenomenon in business. They exist whenever departments use different systems and have unique reporting
Christmas trees are the next domino to fall as supply chain disruptions drag on
If it’s not bad enough that there’s a shortage of traditional Thanksgiving foods this year due to unprecedented supply chain
4 trigger events for transportation mini-bids
Transportation mini-bids have grown in popularity in recent years. With sophisticated data analytics, these continuous procurement strategies are easier to
Rise of the Mini-Bid: How transportation procurement is changing
Mini-bids have been around for decades, but transportation procurement teams have used them more and more in recent years. The
What are transportation mini-bids?
In the volatile truckload freight marketplace, transportation costs can change rapidly. And when the spot market surges, like we’ve seen
Freight Forecasting: How to account for every variable
Without a deep well of data, forecasting falls apart immediately. For example, in the transportation industry, some models attempt to
How Valentine’s Day freight can be a thorn in the side of some carriers
On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy and gifts in the name of St. Valentine.
4 keys to forecasting accurate, reliable freight rates
In pricing, there’s a “zone of indifference,” which is the range of price points where the buyer will not change
Spot rates gain momentum heading into June
Truckload markets have been on the rebound for the past three weeks, but the pace of recovery sped up last
Predictive Pricing: Cutting Through the Noise
Forecasting is an inexact science, and the most successful forecasting models aren’t always the most complex. Successful forecasts are the
Backhaul vs deadhead: What’s the tipping point?
When you can’t find a high-paying load, would you accept a low rate to avoid driving empty? I asked that