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March 3, 2025
Transportation Procurement 101
Go back to the basics as we break down transportation procurement fundamentals for successful shippers — from contracts to pricing.
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February 28, 2025
4 Steps to Prepare for the Freight Market Shift in Q2 2025
Discover how to adapt to the shifting freight market with real-time data, expert insights, and actionable strategies to improve efficiency and maintain costs.
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January 23, 2025
3 Key Considerations for Deciding When to Do a Transportation RFP
Unsure when to do a transportation RFP? Here are three considerations that can help you make informed decisions and align your strategy with market conditions.
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January 6, 2025
Freight Rates: How Much Should You Pay for Truckload?
Learn how freight rates are calculated, key factors influencing them, and the importance of data-driven negotiations to secure better truckload shipping prices.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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May 27, 2022
Looking Beyond Brokerage For Reliable Freight Network Strategy
How relying on brokerage and spot market solutions is hurting shippers’ bottom lines and hindering quality service.
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May 23, 2022
High Contract Freight Rates Don’t Have To Set You Back
Freight rates are skyrocketing in today’s carrier-defined marketplace. Retailers should evaluate their networks and lean on data to keep pace.
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July 26, 2021
How Has The Coronavirus Vaccine Affected The Transportation Supply Chain?
As the vaccine continues to distribute to the population, many shippers are wondering how this will impact capacity and freight flows. See its impact here.
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June 8, 2021
Making A Case For Contract Freight Technology & Solutions | Infographic
See why we believe that shippers should invest more in their contract freight network technology and strategy, rather than funneling money and resources into shortsighted spot market solutions.
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March 2, 2021
What Does The Vaccination Rate Mean For Fuel And Freight Costs?
Learn how the rate that vaccines are distributed across the U.S. will influence freight dynamics.
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February 23, 2021
Port Congestion’s Influence On Railroads And Intermodal Traffic
Do you understand the implications that congested port volumes have on the supply chain? Read the analysis now.
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February 23, 2021
Class 8 Truck Orders In 2021: Past Trends And Future Capacity Outlook
How do Class 8 Truck orders in 2021 influence capacity and freight rates? Read the blog to find out.
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February 11, 2021
A New Approach To Contract Freight: Conversation With Talking Logistics
Tune in to listen to a conversation between Heather Mueller at Breakthrough and Adrian Gonzalez with TalkingLogistics.
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