EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 15 MIN
Turn Data Into Decisions with SONAR + Excel | #WithSONAR
from FreightCasts · host FreightWaves
Welcome back to #WithSONAR! In this episode we're walking through the SONAR Excel Add-In, a powerful tool that lets you pull SONAR data directly into your spreadsheets to enhance pricing models, automate reporting, and streamline decision-making. No IT support needed — just download, log in, and start building. What you’ll learn: 📊 Pull SONAR data directly into Excel Access rates, capacity, volumes, and more with customizable date ranges and granularity. ⚡ Single Field Calls Quickly return point-in-time values for any SONAR index — perfect for validating pricing decisions or pulling historical snapshots. 📈 Time Series Data Analyze trends over time with dynamic data pulls for rejections, volumes, and lane-level rate changes. 📉 Data Summaries Simplify large datasets by pulling averages over time — ideal for long-term pricing strategies and benchmarking. 🚛 Lane-Level & RFP Modeling Build multi-lane views with real-time insights on: Capacity conditions Spot vs. contract rate changes Volume trends Lane-level market dynamics 📍 Coverage Guide Integration Incorporate near-term capacity indicators directly into your spot pricing models. Whether you're building RFP strategies, validating rates, or automating reports, the SONAR Excel Add-In gives you the flexibility to bring real-time market data into your existing workflows. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to [email protected] or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights! #freight #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Welcome back to #WithSONAR! In this episode we're walking through the SONAR Excel Add-In, a powerful tool that lets you pull SONAR data directly into your spreadsheets to enhance pricing models, automate reporting, and streamline decision-making. No IT support needed — just download, log in, and start building. What you’ll learn: 📊 Pull SONAR data directly into Excel Access rates, capacity, volumes, and more with customizable date ranges and granularity. ⚡ Single Field Calls Quickly return point-in-time values for any SONAR index — perfect for validating pricing decisions or pulling historical snapshots. 📈 Time Series Data Analyze trends over time with dynamic data pulls for rejections, volumes, and lane-level rate changes. 📉 Data Summaries Simplify large datasets by pulling averages over time — ideal for long-term pricing strategies and benchmarking. 🚛 Lane-Level & RFP Modeling Build multi-lane views with real-time insights on: Capacity conditions Spot vs. contract rate changes Volume trends Lane-level market dynamics 📍 Coverage Guide Integration Incorporate near-term capacity indicators directly into your spot pricing models. Whether you're building RFP strategies, validating rates, or automating reports, the SONAR Excel Add-In gives you the flexibility to bring real-time market data into your existing workflows. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to [email protected] or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights! #freight #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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