Guest Commentaries

5 Ways a TMS Can Help You “Go Green”

Karen Sage April 24, 2017

Last Saturday, we celebrated Earth Day, making this an excellent time for each of us to examine our own commitment to the environment. In recent

Going Beyond Brokerage: How North American Capacity Solutions Can Go to Work for You

Brian Kenney April 6, 2017

Shippers looking to make structural improvements within their logistics operations often immediately turn to more significant changes such as implementing new technology solutions or redesigning

Augmenting Your Logistics Operations with Digital Yards

Matt Yearling March 28, 2017

Thanks to advancements in technology including cloud computing, internet of things (IoT), drones, and mobile, yard visibility and management are now reaching new heights as

Embrace Lean Warehousing Practices in 2017

Joel Holt March 14, 2017

Even the most determined business optimist would be hard-pressed not to find a warehousing cost that isn’t creeping skyward. From the electricity powering the lights

Supply Chain Operating Networks Create Supply Chain Rockstars

Ed Rusch March 9, 2017

In a study conducted by Accenture in 2015 of chemical companies, results showed that 94 percent expect to boost their investment in digital capabilities in

Collaboration in the Automotive Industry: Enabling Intelligent IT-Managed Supply Chains

Christopher Bass March 7, 2017

When you consider the increasing complexity of the automotive supply chain, collaboration continues to play an important role. The challenge is to manage a very

How to Protect Your Carrier Assets During Capacity Crunch

Edward Hildebrandt March 2, 2017

Having available capacity means more than having enough trucks, rail or steamship carrier assets to manage your business. Rather, it’s about winning the ongoing competition

The Value of a Good Super User for Your TMS

JP Wiggins February 28, 2017

At company holiday parties, you can’t avoid talking business, so I took the opportunity this year to socialize a transportation management system (TMS) question among