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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

5 min read

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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Looking Beyond Brokerage For Reliable Freight Network Strategy

4 min read

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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High Contract Freight Rates Don’t Have To Set You Back

4 min read

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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How Has The Coronavirus Vaccine Affected The Transportation Supply Chain

7 min read

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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Making A Case For Contract Freight Technology & Solutions | Infographic

3 min read

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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What Does The Vaccination Rate Mean For Fuel And Freight Costs?

7 min read

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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Port Congestion’s Influence On Railroads And Intermodal Traffic

6 min read

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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Class 8 Truck Orders In 2021: Past Trends And Future Capacity Outlook

5 min read

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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A New Approach To Contract Freight: Conversation With Talking Logistics

2 min read

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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The Freight Procurement Process Is Broken. Here’s How To Fix It.

4 min read

January 22, 2021

The Freight Procurement Process Is Broken. Here’s How To Fix It.

Learn how we can correct the transportation procurement process with targeted, responsive contract freight strategies.

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4 Drivers Of Tight Trucking Capacity Heading Into 2021

6 min read

December 4, 2020

4 Drivers Of Tight Trucking Capacity Heading Into 2021

The freight dynamics seen in 2020 have been unique, and will influence capacity in 2021.

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Fostering Better Carrier Service: A Rail Perspective

4 min read

November 25, 2020

Fostering Better Carrier Service: A Rail Perspective

Director of Applied Knowledge, Matt Snider, discusses how shippers and rail carriers can strike a balance to help create better service.

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Transportation Procurement 101

4 min read

November 19, 2020

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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How Is COVID-19 Impacting Freight Volumes?

6 min read

November 13, 2020

How Is COVID-19 Impacting Freight Volumes?

Uncertainty is central to most industry conversations, but looking at hard data can help shippers prepare for future coronavirus freight impacts.

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What Shippers Need To Know About Freight Rates In 2020

6 min read

October 23, 2020

What Shippers Need To Know About Freight Rates In 2020

In a volatile market, shippers should be aware of the cost impacts that different capacity rates have on their network.

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Business Strategy In Supply Chain Management

4 min read

October 15, 2020

Business Strategy In Supply Chain Management

The supply chain is business-critical — does your business strategy account for it? Learn the importance of aligning supply chain strategy with business strategy.

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Meet FELIX: Isn’t It Time There Was A Tool Built For You?

1 min read

October 5, 2020

Meet FELIX: Isn’t It Time There Was A Tool Built For You?

Meet FELIX, the industry"s only transportation platform built for shippers.

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How Shifting Consumer Spending From Services To Goods Impacts Freight

6 min read

October 2, 2020

How Shifting Consumer Spending From Services To Goods Impacts Freight

As consumers change their spending patterns through the pandemic and the holidays are fast approaching, what will this mean for freight?

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What Is Causing Rail Hub Congestion In 2020

6 min read

September 23, 2020

What Is Causing Rail Hub Congestion In 2020?

From COVID-19 to PSR and beyond, what factors are contributing to capacity constraints in the rail industry?

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Strait Of Hormuz | Tension In A Key Crude Oil Chokepoint

7 min read

August 6, 2020

What Is Precision Scheduled Railroading?

Precision Scheduled Railroading transformed the way the transportation industry interacts with railroads. Read about PSR how it came to be a best practice.

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4 Common Mistakes In Carrier Selection Strategies

6 min read

July 1, 2020

4 Common Mistakes In Carrier Selection Strategies

Learn from the 4 common mistakes in carrier selection strategies and make sure your shipper-carrier partnerships succeed. Discover the best practices to optimize your carrier selection process.

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Coronavirus Impacts On Rail Freight: What Shippers Need To Know

5 min read

May 28, 2020

Coronavirus Impacts On Rail Freight: What Shippers Need To Know

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all aspects of the supply chain. Read how it is uniquely shifting rail freight and what shippers need to know about navigating this landscape.

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Prioritizing Carrier Partners | Near-Term Actions For Long-Term Strategies

5 min read

May 8, 2020

Prioritizing Carrier Partners | Near-Term Actions For Long-Term Strategies

When markets are volatile, it is easy to defer to the lowest-cost strategy in the day-to-day, but when you look at the bigger picture, prioritizing the partnerships that fuel your organizations longevity is imperative.

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Collaboration In Times Of Crisis | Shipper Capacity Sharing Opportunity

4 min read

April 27, 2020

Collaboration In Times Of Crisis | Shipper Capacity Sharing Opportunity

We are all looking for ways to contribute to solutions that benefit those in need during this time of crisis. For Breakthrough, that means connecting networks that can help each other. Read more.

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Partnerships Divide & Conquer: Collaboration, Capacity, And COVID-19

4 min read

April 24, 2020

Partnerships Divide & Conquer: Collaboration, Capacity, And COVID-19

In times of crisis, many organizations are seeking ways to step up and make a difference. Read how The Boldt Company, Breakthrough, and one client went the distance together.

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