The Logistics of Logistics Navigating Market Uncertainty with Sarah Bertram
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 BertramSarah 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 DATDAT 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.
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