Keeping costs down is a priority for any business, but cutting corners isn’t the answer. To ensure profitable service at every stage of the market cycle, shippers need to set a strategic action plan and transportation budget that accounts for fluctuations in carrier rates, fuel prices, and accessorial fees.
This e-book provides practical steps businesses can take now to reduce costs without sacrificing performance, including:
- Benchmarking rates
- Avoiding extra shipment charges
- Improving payload utilization
- Building strong carrier relationships
Warehouse management is a key pillar of successful supply chain operations.
And many shippers outsource warehouse processes to third-party logistics (3PL) providers to address workflow issues and enhance analytics strategies that drive business decisions.
But entering a partnership without having a deep understanding of existing processes—and a specific improvement plan—could create more warehouse challenges.
This checklist breaks down how warehouse teams can prepare to ensure a successful, long-lasting 3PL collaboration.
Shippers are facing immense pressure to reduce their carbon footprints.
While electric and autonomous trucks offer eco-friendly options, wide-scale use of these solutions is years away for most.
However, an environmentally-conscious alternative is available today: rail intermodal.
A survey conducted by FreightWaves and Uber Freight finds that two-thirds of shippers report using rail as an additional mode of transportation.
This whitepaper spotlights the survey findings and explores how intermodal is an accessible way for the industry to begin reducing emissions.
Whether it’s meeting urgent needs in the spot market or streamlining your supply chain over the long term, capacity is among the top priorities to ensure operational efficiency for shippers.
Securing access to capacity, no matter the state of the market, helps shippers move loads reliably and keeps their business operations cost-effective.
This one-pager outlines the challenges to securing capacity in today’s volatile market, and how implementing TMS can help mid-market shippers become more strategic with capacity planning in today’s market.
A transportation management system (TMS) can streamline complex logistics operations across every possible mode and region. In an era where efficiency and precision are paramount, transportation management systems (TMS) have emerged as the driving force behind operational excellence in the logistics industry.
This comprehensive guide provides insights, strategies, and practical tips aimed at leveraging the full power of TMS. Written by industry experts, “”The TMS advantage”” is a must-read for logistics professionals looking to stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.
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Uber Freight is thrilled to announce our latest resource designed to revolutionize the way you approach transportation management in 2024 – the 2024 Guide to transportation management.
Back by popular demand, we’ve updated this comprehensive guide with the latest insights, strategies, and best practices to streamline your transportation processes and drive efficiency.
This interactive experience explores some of the key elements that are top of mind for shippers, including:
- Best practices around 2024 hot logistics topics such as AI, sustainability, and fraud
- How to improve cost visibility and optimize your network
- How to stabilize capacity with carrier relationships
- …and more!
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The pace of change is accelerating, uncertainty is a given, and unpredictable events have become commonplace. In response to this volitivity, the transportation market and shipping rates have experienced some significant ebbs and flows over the past several years.
No one can predict exactly when the market is going to turn, but history tells us that the pivot isn’t too far off and smart shippers are keeping their finger on the pulse of the industry.
Download this new white paper that details:
- How these markets may shift
- What it likely means for transportation rates in 2024
- How shippers can mitigate their risk and optimize their operations for when the market turns.
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Navigating freight fraud is crucial in safeguarding your supply chain from rising criminal activity. With reports of fraud increasing by 400% in 2022 and continuing to rise, no business sector is immune to transportation theft. Left unchecked, fraud can lead to significant supply chain disruptions, miscommunication, and customer dissatisfaction.
Download this guide to learn how to:
- Understand common schemes
- Use logistics technology to identify anomalies
- Collaborate with third parties to combat criminals
- Invest in fraud prevention training
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Transportation leaders are always seeking out actionable data to create a competitive advantage in their operations and finances. However, businesses can be paralyzed with indecision by deploying too many low-quality metrics. Utilizing data from Uber Freight’s extensive network, metrics can offer a comprehensive view of market dynamics and carrier performance, enabling businesses to optimize strategies, improve efficiency, and prepare for unforeseen challenges in the transportation landscape.
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