Guest Commentaries

Transportation Management Perspectives: Shippers vs. LSPs

Michael Hane November 21, 2024

Insights into the North American supply chain from Descartes’ 2024 Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey The role of transportation management has become more critical than

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Last-Mile Delivery During Crunch Time

Nicole Hudson November 14, 2024

Planning for peak season started months ago, but now it’s crunch time. Peak season is stressful for shippers because it can make or break their

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[Editor’s Pick] The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Reshaping Global Trade for a Greener Future

Talking Logistics October 15, 2024

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Mastering TMS Integration: 5 Tactics to Reduce Costs and Enhance Efficiency

Brad Forester September 12, 2024

Almost exactly 1 year ago, I wrote an article for Talking Logistics regarding my top tactics for estimating TMS implementation duration and budget. Readers seemingly

The Supply Chain is as Strong as Its Three Links: Physical, Digital, and Financial

Heidi Benko September 10, 2024

Although the supply chain industry has garnered plenty of media attention recently, there is still considerable misunderstanding about the true complexity of supply chain issues,

[Editor’s Pick] Bank on It: How Supply Chain Finance Supports Today’s Strategic Priorities

Talking Logistics August 19, 2024

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How Nortera Modernized Its Logistics Operations with a Transportation Management System

Pablo Ampuero August 13, 2024

Nortera, a leading manufacturer of frozen and canned vegetables in North America, was struggling to maintain a complex logistics network with decentralized data and intensive

Three Transportation Management System (TMS) Essentials Your Logistics Teams May Be Missing Out On

Steve Barber July 30, 2024

Supply chain leaders of enterprise organizations and rapidly growing businesses know: The best thing they can do to streamline and supercharge their operations is hire