As 2024 winds down and we gear up for 2025, it’s the perfect time to sharpen your logistics strategy. This month, we’re spotlighting tools and insights to help you succeed in the year ahead: smarter bidding with Uber Freight Exchange, key tech updates, Gartner®’s 4PL trends, fraud prevention tips, and top strategies for automating and optimizing procurement. Start 2025 strong.
Bid smarter with Uber Freight Exchange
If you’re running RFPs and mini-bids for your contract freight out of spreadsheets, it’s time to try Uber Freight Exchange. We’ve built this free procurement tool just for you to:
Eliminate manual tasks and centralize bid data
Expand your carrier network when you’re in a pinch
Streamline bid events and track progress in real-time
2024 has been pivotal as we expand our logistics platform to meet supply chain challenges. From integrating with Uber Direct to advancing AI, modular TMS features, and flexible procurement tools, we’ve delivered greater transparency, control, and intelligence. We're committed to driving value for you, with exciting plans ahead.
New 2024 Gartner® market guide for fourth-party logistics (4PL)
Gartner® says, "Demand for 4PL has grown by nearly 10% during the past two years, while 44% of shippers report that they plan to outsource logistics activities to a 4PL in the future during that time." Here, new Gartner® research describes recent trends and offerings in 4PL and provides a set of service providers. Discover how focusing on these areas can boost your operational efficiency and strengthen your logistics network.
How to protect your supply chain from fraud in 2025
Uber Freight's Chris McLoughlin shares 30+ years of insights and practical strategies to safeguard your operations. Learn the latest red flags, prevention tips, and tech tools to stay ahead of scammers. Read the full article on Talking Logistics.
Level up your procurement: Top 5 strategies for 2025
Is manual procurement slowing you down? Discover proven strategies to streamline your process in our exclusive Tech Talk. Learn from Uber Freight experts how to automate, optimize, and stay ahead with tools and insights for 2025 success.
In a rapidly changing market, it’s key for shippers to keep an eye on current trends and predictions to optimize their strategy. Our most recent edition of the Freight Economist dives into the current state of the industry and where it’s headed.
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