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We’re more than halfway through 2021 and it’s been a very challenging year for transportation executives, to put it mildly. There have been great imbalances between freight demand and capacity across all modes, forcing shippers
When your son gets stung on the eyelid by a hornet while mowing the lawn, and then you discover a hornet’s nest in your tree, what do you do? Call The Bee Hunter, of course.
There is a lot written about the importance of having an “agile” supply chain, especially in the context of disruptions such as the pandemic or the Suez Canal incident. But what does having an agile
Author’s note: Last month, I participated in a webinar hosted by Trimble titled, “Data: Don’t Drown In It, Deliver with It!” The following is an excerpt of my presentation. What is data? According to the
I went for a 42-mile bike ride yesterday morning, part of my Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure cycling team training. At mile 16, I learned that Uber Freight is acquiring Transplace (a Talking Logistics sponsor).
Last year, as the pandemic started to take hold around the world, one of the candidates for “Word of the Year” for 2020 was “cancelled” – as industry conferences, sporting events, concerts, schools, and so
Technology often hogs the spotlight in today’s logistics industry, but anyone who has been in the industry for a while understands that relationships — with shippers, carriers, employees and technology providers — are critical as
There seems to be a growing trend of supply chain technology companies sponsoring sporting events and athletes. Earlier this week, for example, project44 announced that it is “entering into its first NASCAR sponsorship with Rick
A consumer buys two different shirt sizes online and returns the one that doesn’t fit. A retailer returns pallets of unsold merchandise back to the
The cross-border supply chain in North America is the equivalent of a master orchestra as it involves the swift and refined coordination between different entities
Outsourced manufacturing is the norm today, often involving thousands of suppliers and sites scattered around the globe. Direct procurement departments — those responsible for purchasing
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice
