Guest Commentaries

Perfect Storm of Supply Chain Disruption Underscores Importance of Spot Market Utilization

Anthony Vitiello November 24, 2020

Are we in a perfect storm of supply chain disruption? It sure looks that way when you look at these recent headlines from various industry

Editor’s Pick: Seven Guidelines for API Security in a Digitized Supply Chain Network

Talking Logistics November 19, 2020

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

Five Technological Advances that Will Transform Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Visibility

Chris Jones November 16, 2020

The global manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceuticals and the regulatory requirements of countries have always made pharmaceutical supply chains a challenge. However, the anticipated volume

Route Optimization: Driving Efficiency for Utilities

Sean Carroll November 10, 2020

Since 1889 and the advent of the AC kilowatt-hour meter, utility companies have measured their customers’ consumption rates by attaching a meter to the home

Engineering Stability and Predictability into Your 2021 Routing Guide

Ben Cubitt November 5, 2020

Still dealing with uncertainty in 2020, supply chain and logistics professionals now face the tough challenge of planning for 2021. From COVID-19, wildfires and hurricanes

Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure Rider: Kelly McCauslin (BluJay Solutions)

Talking Logistics November 3, 2020

Editor’s Note: November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Since 2016, our Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Cure cycling team has raised over $253,000 for

2020: The Great Inbound Rebound

Omar Nadi October 20, 2020

Customer experience once demanded extensive outbound optimization—often leaving inbound as an afterthought. Then COVID-19 happened. Now inbound is becoming stronger than ever, and connectivity is

Parcels delivered, doorstep delivery concept. 3d illustration

Parcel Rates and Cost Impact in Q4 and 2021

Todd Benge October 15, 2020

COVID-19 created an entirely new small package shipping environment, especially when it comes to the hidden costs that come with annual increases in parcel rates.