Here’s some key white paper data from FreightWaves in Q1 2023

As the freight world continues to grapple with the effects of a market in decline, businesses are looking for new ways to stay competitive and adapt to changing conditions. In this climate of uncertainty, data-driven insights and reliable research are more valuable than ever.

To that end, FreightWaves has rounded up some of its most insightful first-quarter white papers on a variety of topics, including supply chain management, technology adoption and market forecasting. From examining the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/heres-some-key-white-paper-data-from-freightwaves-in-q1-2023

Shippers need top-notch data visualization to navigate peak season surcharges

boxes stacked on a front porch

It’s that time of year again. Halloween candy has hit the shelves, Christmas decorations are popping up at big box stores, and carriers are beginning to prepare for holiday-fueled demand surges. 

UPS has announced plans to hire over 100,000 seasonal employees to meet peak season demand, and the U.S. Postal Service is gearing up to add 28,000 new workers.

As a result of this increased hiring — as well as rising inflation — peak season surcharges have climbed steeply over the last year.

“The...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/shippers-need-top-notch-data-visualization-to-navigate-peak-season-surcharges

Shippers can take control of their logistics with end-to-end platform

Without data, business leaders make decisions in the dark. Up-to-date data is critical in guiding decisions in a complex supply chain. Clear, readily available metrics are essential, especially for shippers that are faced with an overwhelming number of options.

Many factors go into deciding which carriers to partner with for reliable, on-time delivery of freight. It can be risky to entrust a carrier without knowing its history, and unforeseen costs incurred due to shipping issues can drain...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/shippers-can-take-control-of-their-logistics-with-end-to-end-platform

F3 chat: How to begin your automation journey

This fireside chat recap is from Day 3 of FreightWaves’ F3 Virtual Experience. 

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: The important role of data in logistics: Creating an unfragmented industry

DETAILS: Alfonso Quijano, the CTO of Lean Solutions, and Mary O’Connell sit down to talk about the most effective way to harness data for process improvement. Automation is king and they discuss where to start.

INTERVIEWER AND SPEAKER: Mary O’Connell, freight broker/3PL expert at FreightWaves, and Alfonso Quijano, CTO of...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/f3-chat-how-to-begin-your-automation-journey

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