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Understanding Energy Reform and Fuel Prices in Mexico

4 min read

December 5, 2024

Breakthrough Recognized in the 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Benchmarking Transportation Rates and Logistics Performance

Breakthrough has been recognized in the 2024 Gartner Market Guide for Benchmarking Transportation Rates and Logistics Performance.

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TSA’s Guideline Fuel Formula No Longer Available | Advisor Pulse

2 min read

November 13, 2024

How Five Below Drives Cost Savings and Operational Excellence with Advanced Transportation Analytics

Discover how Five Below leveraged transportation analytics to cut costs, improve logistics, and optimize supply chain performance.

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Natural Gas | Alternative Energy 101

5 min read

November 4, 2024

A Carrier Procurement Strategy Guide for Service, Cost, and Sustainability

Explore effective carrier procurement strategies to enhance service, cut costs, and meet sustainability goals. Discover cutting-edge insights for your network.

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Driving The Future | Advances In Platooning Technology

3 min read

September 25, 2024

Achieve Operational Excellence by Unlocking Your Full Freight Network Potential

Enhance your freight network strategy with data-driven, real-time insights, allowing for swift routing guide adjustments and proactive performance management.

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Update II To Fuel Market Impact Of Hurricane Harvey | Advisor Pulse

4 min read

August 26, 2024

Unlock Real Freight Network Efficiency with Strategic Carrier Selection

Explore the impact strategic carrier selection can have in your procurement department. Learn how to choose carriers that align with your network priorities.

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Implications Of California’s LCFS Program Emerge Behind The Scenes

4 min read

August 22, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Freight Analytics and Optimization

Discover the 5 traits to consider when selecting a freight analytics provider. By understanding these characteristics, you can unlock your competitive advantage.

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Harvey And Irma Diesel Market Impact Update | Advisor Pulse

3 min read

July 17, 2024

Unlock More Fuel & Freight Savings in Your Carrier Network

Maximize transportation efficiency with cohesive fuel and freight strategies. Discover the power of enhanced visibility, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.

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Strait Of Hormuz | Tension In A Key Crude Oil Chokepoint

3 min read

May 3, 2024

How the Impending Canadian Rail Strike Affects Shippers | Advisor Pulse

Learn the potential impacts of the May 22 Canadian rail strike on shippers and carriers and how Capac-ID can help mitigate disruptions in your supply chain.

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OPEC & Allies Agree To Deepen Production Cuts Through March 2020 | Advisor Pulse

4 min read

April 22, 2024

How to Improve Freight Procurement and Achieve Cost Savings

Learn how adaptive RFP processes can transform your freight procurement strategy to achieve cost savings, navigate disruptions, and improve ongoing compliance.

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The Strategic Advantage of New Carrier Partnerships

3 min read

April 12, 2024

12 Considerations for Transportation Procurement Decisions

Explore the pivotal role of new carrier partnerships in enhancing efficiency. Discover the considerations to make better carrier procurement decisions.

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Truck

3 min read

April 3, 2024

Unlock Precision in Freight Benchmarking

Discover how Capac-ID transforms freight benchmarking with real-time, industry-specific data, empowering shippers to make strategic, data-driven decisions and secure competitive advantages.

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Meet Freight Management Challenges With Streamlined Technology Solutions

4 min read

February 20, 2024

Meet Freight Management Challenges With Streamlined Technology Solutions

Improve freight management with Capac-ID. Discover how streamlined rate benchmarking, carrier search, and recommendations can optimize your freight network.

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How Best-In-Class Shippers Excel In Freight RFPs

4 min read

January 12, 2024

How to Build an Exceptional Freight RFP Strategy

Learn how best-in-class shippers enhance efficiency, capture savings, and reduce emissions by leveraging Breakthrough’s technology and insights.

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Shipping Insights For The 2023 Holiday Season

4 min read

December 19, 2023

Shipping Insights For The 2023 Holiday Season

As the 2023 holiday season nears, learn how freight indicators and capacity ratio trends can help shippers navigate this year’s unique set of challenges.

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Why Shippers Need A Better Rate Negotiation Tool

5 min read

December 4, 2023

Why Shippers Need A Better Rate Negotiation Tool

Shippers need a rate negotiation tool to unlock insights that help them secure better pricing and mutually beneficial carrier relationships.

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Seizing New Opportunities In A Soft Freight Market: Insights For Shippers

4 min read

August 17, 2023

Seizing New Opportunities In A Soft Freight Market: Insights For Shippers

Shippers must look beyond short-term wins and focus on building strong carrier partnerships in today’s soft freight market.

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How Access To Transportation Data Improves The Shipper-Carrier Relationship

3 min read

July 24, 2023

How Access To Transportation Data Improves The Shipper-Carrier Relationship

Comprehensive transportation network data supports transparency and collaboration, improving the shipper-carrier relationship.

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Agile Freight Capacity Management Helps Shippers Navigate Volatile Retail Trends

5 min read

May 19, 2023

Agile Freight Capacity Management Helps Shippers Navigate Volatile Retail Trends

Shippers need access to comprehensive data about their networks to build resilient inventory and freight capacity management strategies.

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Challenge Your Carrier Selection Process For A Smarter Transportation Network

5 min read

April 20, 2023

3 Carrier Selection Considerations to Improve Your Transportation Network

Breakthrough provides strategic transportation solutions to shippers with the help of advanced technology, market knowledge and data. Increase efficiency and sustainability in your transport network while reducing cost and creating fair partnerships.

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4 Freight Capacity Trends To Watch For In 2023

5 min read

January 26, 2023

4 Freight Capacity Trends To Watch For In 2023

Freight capacity will become more easily accessible in 2023 as demand declines and, as a consequence, linehaul rates soften across the board.

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The 3 Most Important Freight Capacity Trends Of 2022 — And Key Takeaways For 2023

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November 30, 2022

The 3 Most Important Freight Capacity Trends Of 2022 — And Key Takeaways For 2023

Diverse freight capacity applications, sourcing evolutions, and industry developments transformed transportation in 2022. Here’s what to consider for 2023.

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Comprehensive Transportation Benchmarking Is Key To Freight Savings

3 min read

November 17, 2022

Comprehensive Transportation Benchmarking Is Key To Freight Savings

Unlock new opportunities for efficiency and cost savings by analyzing transportation benchmarks based on accurate, relevant data.

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How Accurate Freight Transportation Data Saves You Money

4 min read

August 22, 2022

How Accurate Freight Transportation Data Saves You Money

Clean and comprehensive freight transportation data supports informed decision-making that improves efficiencies and reduces costs across the supply chain.

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The Shipper And Carrier Freight Market Balance Beam

4 min read

June 6, 2022

The Shipper And Carrier Freight Market Balance Beam

The freight market cycle creates disruption in shipper and carrier strategies. Learn how to stabilize your transportation network by fostering sustainable relationships with best-fit partners.

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