About this episode
Sarah Bertram and Joe Lynch discuss navigating market uncertainty. Sarah is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT , an online marketplace that connects shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. About Sarah Bertram Sarah Bertram is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT. She brings almost 20 years of supply chain and benchmarking experience to DAT, where she is focused on providing actionable insights to shippers through DAT's Benchmark Analytics and Rateview benchmarking tools. Her supply chain and traditional G&A consulting background bring a unique perspective to clients who must work across their organizations to drive supply chain initiatives with Procurement, IT, Operations, and the C-suite. At DAT, she has been instrumental in growing the shipper practice. Throughout her career, Sarah has been recognized for developing and executing sales strategies that help clients choose the best products for their needs. About DAT DAT Freight & Analytics, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies (NYSE: ROP), boasts the largest North American truckload freight marketplace, with data representing over 400 million freight matches and $150B+ in annual transaction data. Established in 1978, DAT established itself as the go-to source for industry trends and market intelligence for transportation brokers, carriers, shippers, news outlets, and industry analysts. Over 1,300 shippers place their trust in DAT iQ's rate and capacity analytics solutions, which empower confident decision-making and transportation planning and management. The DAT iQ platform offers streamlined data, high-level and granular reporting, and versatile analysis capabilities that enable shippers to optimize their networks, enhance supply chain resilience, and improve operational agility to adapt to dynamic market conditions. Backed by a team of experts and the broadest, deepest, and most accurate freight data in the industry, DAT iQ delivers comprehensive, reliable insights to help shippers thrive in a fast-paced and intricate economy. Key Takeaways: Navigating Market Uncertainty DAT.com is an online marketplace that connects shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. It was founded in 1978 and has since become one of the leading platforms for freight matching and load board services. The platform offers a wide range of features and tools to help shippers find available carriers and carriers find available loads. DAT.com provides real-time information on trucking rates, capacity, and market trends, allowing users to make informed decisions. It offers a comprehensive database of over 1 million trucks and 183 million loads annually, making it a valuable resource for both shippers and carriers. The platform also includes features like credit reports, fuel price data, and broker authority information to further assist users in their decision-making process. DAT.com has a user-friendly interface and offers mobile apps for convenient access on the go. It provides various subscription plans tailored to the needs of different users, including small businesses, brokers, and large enterprises. The platform has a strong network of trusted carriers and shippers, ensuring reliable and efficient transportation services. DAT.com is constantly evolving and introducing new features to meet the changing needs of the transportation industry. Learn More About Navigating Market Uncertainty Sarah on LinkedIn DAT on LinkedIn DAT website DAT Resources DAT iQ Solutions: Overview // RateView Analytics // Network Analytics MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics with Chris Caplice (thelogisticsoflogistics.com) Sponsor: Tusk Logistics Tusk Logistics is a national network of the best regional parcel carriers that puts Shippers first, with lower costs, reliable service, and proactive support. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping. Tusk's technology connects your parcel operation to a national network of vetted regional carriers, all with pre-negotiated rates and reliable, predictable service. Integrating to your existing software takes minutes, and Tusk has your back with proactive shipper support on each parcel, in real time. Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio - Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Greenscreens.ai Greenscreens.ai's dynamic pricing infrastructure built to grow and protect margins. The Greenscreens.ai solution combines aggregated market data and customer data with advanced machine learning techniques to deliver short-term predictive freight market pricing specific to a company's individual buy and sell behavior. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google , Apple , Castbox , Spotify , Stitcher , PlayerFM , Tunein , Podbean , Owltail , Libsyn , Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube