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December 5, 2024
Breakthrough has been recognized in the 2024 Gartner Market Guide for Benchmarking Transportation Rates and Logistics Performance.
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November 13, 2024
Discover how Five Below leveraged transportation analytics to cut costs, improve logistics, and optimize supply chain performance.
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November 4, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Comprehensive transportation network data supports transparency and collaboration, improving the shipper-carrier relationship.
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May 19, 2023
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
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
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
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
Unlock new opportunities for efficiency and cost savings by analyzing transportation benchmarks based on accurate, relevant data.
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August 22, 2022
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 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
How relying on brokerage and spot market solutions is hurting shippers’ bottom lines and hindering quality service.
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May 23, 2022
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
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
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
Learn how the rate that vaccines are distributed across the U.S. will influence freight dynamics.
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February 23, 2021
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
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
Tune in to listen to a conversation between Heather Mueller at Breakthrough and Adrian Gonzalez with TalkingLogistics.
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January 22, 2021
Learn how we can correct the transportation procurement process with targeted, responsive contract freight strategies.
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December 4, 2020
The freight dynamics seen in 2020 have been unique, and will influence capacity in 2021.
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November 25, 2020
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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November 19, 2020
Go back to the basics as we break down transportation procurement fundamentals for successful shippers — from contracts to pricing.
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November 13, 2020
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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October 23, 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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October 15, 2020
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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October 5, 2020
Meet FELIX, the industry"s only transportation platform built for shippers.
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October 2, 2020
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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September 23, 2020
From COVID-19 to PSR and beyond, what factors are contributing to capacity constraints in the rail industry?
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August 6, 2020
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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July 1, 2020
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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May 28, 2020
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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May 8, 2020
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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April 27, 2020
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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April 24, 2020
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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April 17, 2020
As many indicators have shifted to spell economic recession for the U.S., looking at how the circumstances of COVID-19 recession would be similar and different will help adapt strategies.
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March 27, 2020
Cut through the noise and get back to fundamentals - read how consumer sentiment and COVID-19 interact and what it means for YOU.
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December 30, 2019
Celadon's closure will affect shippers and carriers alike - but the closure is not an isolated circumstance. See how shippers can adapt.
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May 16, 2019
To understand transportation compliance management you need to understand its source. Read more about what causes non-compliance and how you can mitigate it.
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April 25, 2019
Trucking capacity is increasing, and data would suggest that the elevated truck order environment was a key factor. Read more about the other drivers of the capacity environment in 2019 here.
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April 19, 2019
Choosing the right carrier means knowing what you're looking for, knowing your data, and knowing how to make that data work for you.
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April 1, 2019
A sound transportation routing guide is key to an efficient and cost-effective shipping strategy. Learn how you can create an optimized guide for your business.
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March 15, 2019
Ample time and energy goes into planning for a transportation RFP, but this study shows a marked decrease in carrier consistency shortly after your RFP.
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January 30, 2019
Monitoring the where, when, and how of shippers' goods moving to market requires a host of data-driven resources, all of which are included in a Breakthrough Supply Chain engagement.
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December 27, 2018
Data that produces actionable insights are at the core of supply chain digital transformation. But how can shippers effectively manage all transportation data?
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December 13, 2018
As 2018 comes to a close, truck orders remain in the spotlight. Read more to understand how order trends may have an affect on capacity shortages moving forward.
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August 9, 2018
Get insights from a Breakthrough Supply Chain expert on how benchmarking can help shippers make the right transportation carrier network decisions and more.
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