DAT Freight & Analytics: Pros and Cons of Logistics Outsourcing for Shippers

In this podcast, Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviews Will Post, Enterprise Account Executive, for DAT Freight & Analytics.



Will Post, Enterprise Account Executive, for DAT Freight & Analytics, provided an overview of ways in which shippers are responding to supply chain uncertainty and the steps they have taken by shippers going back to the onset of the pandemic in early 2020. Other topics covered included: how market conditions factor into the decision to outsource operations or, conversely, bring some functions in-house, and the related advantages and disadvantages of those moves, among others.

Post is an Enterprise Account Executive at DAT Freight and Analytics, where he empowers enterprise shippers to leverage data and analytics to make the most informed logistics decisions and drive continuous improvement through their respective supply chains.

With more than a decade of experience in the supply chain industry and as a Certified Supply Chain Certification holder (CSCP), Will brings a wealth of expertise and authority to the industry, with a keen focus on transportation management, multi-modal logistics procurement, and data analysis/analytics. His strong understanding of brokerage operations and carrier procurement further enhances his ability to help shippers navigate the intricate logistics landscape. Will has a bachelors degree from Eastern Washington University and is based in Savannah, Georgia.


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DAT Freight & Analytics News & Resources

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DAT Truckload Volume Index sees gains in December to end a ‘lackluster’ 2023
DAT October Truckload Volume Index posts mixed volume and rate readings
DAT September Truckload Volume Index sees lower volumes and rates
Shippers Focus on Yield Management as Rates Continue to Rise
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DAT iQ rate and capacity analytics solutions equip shippers with the data needed to confidently make decisions driving transportation strategy across the full planning lifecycle. Equipped with reliable market insights and versatile analysis tools, shippers can strategically manage their carrier network, control costs, and build resiliency and efficiency into their supply chain. DAT iQ is powered by the deepest, broadest, and most accurate market data in the industry, and has earned the trust of hundreds of top shippers aiming to solve day-to-day challenges and achieve their goals. With the most comprehensive database and a team of experts available for personalized guidance, DAT iQ provides a strong foundation for shippers to navigate a fast-paced and complex economy.



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