Guest Commentaries

[Editor’s Pick] Class 8 Truck Orders in 2021: Past Trends and Future Capacity Outlook

Talking Logistics March 18, 2021

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4 Key Attributes of a Supply Chain Technology Platform

Bryant Smith March 16, 2021

Every customized order or online purchase creates a new level of complexity in today’s supply chain. More direct-to-consumer orders mean smaller shipments, often with much

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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

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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