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Connect with Breakthrough at CSCMP EDGE 2026

August 12, 2026

John Teggart
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CSCMP EDGE brings together supply chain leaders from across the country to discuss the strategies, technologies, and market forces shaping transportation today. For shippers, the pressure to control costs, improve efficiency, and strengthen network resilience has only grown as volatility continues to influence fuel and freight decisions.

Breakthrough helps transportation and logistics teams move beyond reactive problem-solving with data, technology, and market expertise that reveals where performance can improve. Speak with our experts at CSCMP EDGE in Nashville to turn market complexity into your competitive advantage.

Key takeaways

  • Connect at Booth 302: Discuss increasing fuel and freight costs, market uncertainty, and opportunities to improve your transportation performance.
  • Learn from Andersen Corporation: Hear how their partnership with Breakthrough helped manage fuel and freight spend and improve their carrier network.
  • Hear a market update from our chief economist: Explore trends influencing fuel costs, linehaul rates, and network strategy.

Why meet with Breakthrough at CSCMP EDGE?

Breakthrough’s innovative solutions help shippers uncover opportunities across the areas that influence transportation performance: fuel, freight, and sustainability. By combining load-level data, advanced technology, and deep industry expertise, our team helps transportation leaders build clear, actionable strategies.

At CSCMP EDGE, conversations with Breakthrough will focus on where your network has the greatest potential for measurable improvement. Whether you are evaluating your fuel reimbursement approach, comparing linehaul rates, identifying opportunities to improve routing and carrier decisions, or looking for practical ways to achieve sustainability goals, our team can help connect your priorities to data-backed next steps.

Hear from some of our clients and learn how shippers are using Breakthrough’s data, technology, and market intelligence to:

  • Reduce truckload fuel spend by 20% on average.
  • Lower linehaul rates by an average of 8%.
  • Decrease transportation emissions intensity by 6% on average.
  • Strengthen carrier networks with more informed, data-backed decisions.

Don’t miss our speaking sessions

From managing fuel volatility to strengthening your long-term transportation strategy, each of Breakthrough’s sessions will offer practical insights into how data, market intelligence, and expert guidance can help you navigate uncertainty with greater confidence.

How Andersen Corporation Navigates Fuel Volatility and Reduces Transportation Costs

Speakers: Andersen Corporation and Breakthrough

Date & Time: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:15 PM

Rising transportation costs and fuel market volatility require supply chain leaders to make smarter decisions with better data. In this session, Andersen Corporation will share how their transportation strategy has evolved over time by leveraging transportation data to improve cost management, strengthen carrier management practices, and navigate changing market conditions with confidence. Learn how long-term investment in transportation intelligence and decision support can help organizations reduce costs, improve performance, and establish a foundation for future sustainability efforts.

Market Signals Shaping Transportation Costs and Supply Chain Strategy

Speakers: Breakthrough experts

Date & Time: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, from 1:45 to 2:30 PM

What market forces will have the greatest impact on transportation costs and network performance in the year ahead? This session connects the critical signals supply chain leaders should be watching, including freight demand and capacity trends, macroeconomic indicators, diesel fuel market dynamics, and evolving policy developments. Through a data-driven analysis of these interconnected factors, attendees will gain a clearer perspective on risk, opportunity, and the strategic decisions needed to navigate an increasingly complex transportation landscape.

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