Guest Commentaries

Working More Efficiently with Third-Party Haulers in the Construction Materials Industry

Adrian Gonzalez May 30, 2019

Where’s my truck? Where’s my shipment? Those are two questions heard daily in every industry. But it’s especially true in the construction materials industry where

Robot delivery service automation logistic.

Delivering Efficiency for the Last Mile

Doug Surrett May 29, 2019

Who can remember a world without ecommerce? It’s amazing to think about the complete shift that e-commerce has brought to the retail industry, and supply

Editor’s Pick: How Virtual Reality is Transforming the Trucking Industry

Talking Logistics May 23, 2019

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

Ingredients of a Successful Supply Chain: Transparency, Visibility, and Traceability

Dale Brownbridge May 15, 2019

As the world becomes a more digitally-enabled community of people, things, and services, technology will be embedded in almost everything. People will leverage analytics engines, machine learning, internet-connected sensors, and more to fundamentally boost efficiencies everywhere.

Supply Chain Quality: A Driver for Digital Transformation

David Cahn May 14, 2019

Commercialization strategies evolve, supply chains expand, and production rates accelerate. The only way to take control of your future is to double down on quality. Product quality directly impacts the profitability of a company.

Health Check Your Supply Chain for Inefficiencies

Len Coenders May 9, 2019

Even in 2019 many companies still underestimate the importance of their global supply chain and above all, how their logistics and supply chain performance can beneficially impact their marketing, ultimately leading to healthier financial results.

Transportation Market Update Outlook – Where Are We Headed?

Ben Cubitt April 30, 2019

Despite a difficult first three quarters of 2018, the market began to show signs of softening and improved capacity in Q4. This softening and improved truckload and intermodal capacity has continued into 2019, and the outlook for a steadier market has remained. This quick shift from the historically tight market of 2018 to a more shipper-friendly market at the start of 2019 has been a surprise to many within the industry.

Three Ways Material Handling Equipment Is Changing with Rise of E-Commerce

Russell Wells April 25, 2019

As online sales become increasingly popular, the growth of e-commerce has impacted every part of the supply chain, and material handling equipment (MHE) and fleet services are no different. With more and more brands looking to develop their e-commerce capabilities, their needs for moving and handling inventory are shifting as well.