FreightPlus is an industry provider of data-driven transportation management, offering businesses customized and fully tailored managed transportation solutions in a boutique environment where clients get the individual attention they deserve.
FreightPlus combines first class customer service with innovative technology and industry best practices to help mid-size and growing companies work efficiently in the $800B domestic transportation market.
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Freight Visibility: Why It’s Important
What Tools Can Help Improve Visibility? Transportation Management Systems (TMS): TMS software enables shippers to plan, execute, and optimize the movement of freight across their supply chain. TMS features include load planning, carrier selection, rate management, shipment tracking, and analytics capabilities. A TMS provides the raw data necessary to enable real-time visibility into freight movements, allowing shippers to monitor...
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Navigating the Waves: Freight Brokerage In Today’s Market
Ambition and grit are all I had when I first began my career in logistics over ten years ago. I walked into a new office, into a new career, without a stitch of logistics or supply chain experience. Since that day, I've witnessed firsthand the evolution and hypergrowth of the industry – over the last ten years the competitive landscape...
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10 Signs You Need a Transportation Management System (TMS)
10 Signs You Need a TMS Difficulty in Explaining Your Transportation Program to Customers: Are you struggling to articulate the capabilities and strengths of your current transportation solution to your customers? Outdated systems or manual processes might be hindering your ability to win customer trust and confidence in your operational and technical capabilities. Increase in Manual Workarounds and Adhoc Orders:...
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Navigating the Supply Chain Impact of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
With the intricate nature of global commerce, bridges often serve as unsung heroes, quietly facilitating the movement of goods essential to economies worldwide. However, when one of these crucial links falters, the repercussions ripple far beyond the span of concrete and steel. Such is the case with the recent tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, casting a shadow...
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Guide to Data-Driven Logistics Decision Making
We often see transportation is in the top five of a shippers P&L. In this era of digital transformation, the key to an effective and strategic transportation program lies in harnessing the power of data and information. Let's explore how data-driven decision-making can drastically improve your transportation program. Traditionally, transportation decisions were often made based on intuition, historical practices or...
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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 their logistics like never before....
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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 isn't just about moving goods—it's...
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FreightPlus Welcomes Mike Beckwith as Vice President of Brokerage
Innovative managed transportation provider continues to invest in hiring and developing the best talent within the logistics space. FreightPlus, a data-driven managed transportation solutions provider, announced Mike Beck has joined FreightPlus as Vice President of Brokerage. As the Vice President of Brokerage at FreightPlus, Mike Beckwith oversees the strategic development and execution of the company's brokerage services, offering customized solutions...
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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. The US economy is currently...
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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, the significance of savings in...
