We’re in the final stretch of 2022. Many of you are busy developing your strategies, plans, and budgets for 2023. What will happen next year?
The honest truth is that nobody really knows for sure. And this is especially true when it comes to the transportation market. If we have learned anything the past two years, it is to expect the unexpected.
This does not mean, however, that you should take the “ignorance is bliss” approach and just carry on as you were. The first step in dealing with uncertainty is to stay informed of what’s happening in the world — with regulations, the economy, geopolitical activities, transportation and labor markets, the competitive landscape, emerging technologies, and so on.
Helping you stay informed about what’s happening in the world of supply chain and logistics, and providing you with insights and advice on what actions to take, is what we do here at Talking Logistics and Indago.
The Quarter in Review
In case you missed them the first time around or want to read/view them again, check out the top posts and new episodes from the third quarter of 2022. After reading/watching them, share this post with your colleagues and social media followers, then post a comment and share your perspective on these topics!
Top Posts
- International Supply Chain Trends and Challenges
- A Supply Chain Executive Asks: Is Supply Chain Technology Making a Difference?
- Retailers Offering 3PL Services: What Is Going On?
- The Internet of Things (IoT) and The Future of Supply Chain Management
- 5 Things a Transportation Management System Can’t Do
- Who Is Actually Hauling Your Freight? (Another Supply Chain Visibility Blind Spot)
- Transportation Forecasting: Time to Give It Another Look
- The De-Globalization of Supply Chains Is Reflected In Trade Policy
- Demurrage & Detention Rules Under OSRA 22: Can Supply Chain Technology Help?
- Overcoming Tight Capacity: The Growth of LTL and Shipment Collaboration
New Episodes
- How to Max Out Your Peak Season Parcel Performance
- The Unintended Consequences of Inconsistent Freight Procurement
- International Supply Chain Trends and Challenges
- Why Benchmarking is the First Step to a Successful Freight Procurement Event
- High Fuel Prices and Logistics: Actions Companies Can Take to Mitigate the Impact
- Why Driver Satisfaction Matters in Last-Mile Delivery
- Keep Drivers Safe While Giving Shippers Real-Time Visibility
- Enabling Assurance Of Supply In The Global Marketplace
Indago Research Reports
This quarter we completed eight research surveys and year-to-date we have donated a total of $2,300 to JDRF, American Logistics Aid Network, American Cancer Society, Feeding America, and Make-A-Wish.
- Retailers Becoming 3PLs (September 2022): Would you consider outsourcing your logistics operations to a third-party logistics provider (3PL) owned by a retailer?
- Lessons Learned in Transportation (September 2022): What have been some of the lessons learned, particularly about the trucking market, that transportation professionals should apply to succeed moving forward?
- Transportation Forecasting (September 2022): Do you currently create transportation forecasts and share them with your carriers? How would you characterize your transportation forecasting capabilities? What are the main hurdles to enabling transportation forecasting?
- Getting Approval for Supply Chain Tech (August 2022): Has getting approval for supply chain technology investments gotten easier or more difficult? Which types of technology investments get approved the most? How would you characterize the business case for technology investments in these functional areas?
- Testing Driverless Trucks (August 2022): Is your company currently testing the use of driverless trucks? If not, what are the biggest reasons why?
- Keeping the CEO & CFO Informed (July 2022): How frequently do you update your CEO/CFO on supply chain performance and developments? What information are they most interested in?
- Potential Impact of AB5 Bill (July 2022): How concerned are you about AB5 disrupting trucking operations in California? If a significant number of independent drivers leave the industry, how disruptive would it be for your supply chain?
- Preparing for a Possible Recession (July 2022): How concerned are you about a possible economic recession? What actions, if any, are you taking to prepare?
If you’re a supply chain or logistics practitioner from a manufacturing, retail, or distribution company, and you want to learn from your peers, I encourage you to learn more about Indago and join our research community. It is confidential, there is no cost to join and the time commitment is minimal (2-4 minutes per week) — plus your participation will help support charitable causes that need our help today more than ever.
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