Guest Commentaries

Unrecognizable Black Businessman Using Taxi Services App On Digital Tablet In Office

Dynamic Route Optimization: A ‘Must Have’ in Today’s Delivery Environment

Doug Hill February 18, 2021

As I sit in the dark pondering what to write for this Talking Logistics post, working off the last of my laptop’s battery power after

[Editor’s Pick] Mass Personalization: What it Means for Supply Chains

Talking Logistics February 16, 2021

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

Where Has All the Ocean Capacity Gone and How Will We Get It Back?

Glenn Jones February 9, 2021

Look out over the waters surrounding the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which combined for a throughput of more than 17.3 million TEUs

A New Approach to Contract Freight: How Shippers Can Refocus Their Transportation Strategy in 2021

Heather Mueller January 26, 2021

In 2020, we saw the transportation industry’s resilience first-hand, as all parties of the supply chain navigated a challenging freight landscape to get goods to

Four Questions to Determine the Ideal Supply Chain Technology Provider

Glenn Jones January 7, 2021

As we look to 2021, the phrase “prepare for the unknown” has been stuck in my head. Many people over the past few months have

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[Editor’s Pick] Transportation Costs in 2021: Less-Than-Truckload

Talking Logistics December 17, 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

The Lasting Impact of COVID-19 on Global Trade

Michelle Frennier December 10, 2020

In recent months, we have watched the world come to a standstill globally, forcing individuals and businesses to hit pause as the COVID-19 pandemic has

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How High Is Your Control Tower?

Gary M. Barraco and Lori Harner December 3, 2020

The recent disruptions worldwide have exposed how important end-to-end visibility and control are to building the resiliency required to survive and thrive in changing conditions.