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
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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
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
How did that Christmas tree get here?
More than 25 million Christmas trees will be sold this year, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. But few
How Did Truckers Find Loads 40 Years Ago?
Gene Schultz has been in the trucking business for nearly 60 years. Ask him what technological advances have made his
Reefer Rates Continue to Cool
February is usually the slowest month of the year for spot freight, and declines in reefer rates have been sharper