Guest Commentaries

Supply Chain Redesign: A Conversation with Lennox International’s Keith Nash

Adam Bruun February 17, 2015

Last month on Talking Logistics, Adrian Gonzalez, Keith Nash (VP Supply Chain Logistics at Lennox International) and I discussed “Lennox International’s Complete Supply Chain Redesign.”

Parcel Shipping: Dimensional Weight and the Post-GRI Blues

Joe Wilkinson February 12, 2015

We’re several weeks into what for many shippers is a very new and somewhat unfriendly parcel rating environment. Changes in parcel rating logic have been

Not Your Father’s TMS [Episode Highlights]

Evan Puzey February 10, 2015

Last month on Talking Logistics, Adrian Gonzalez and I discussed “Not Your Father’s TMS: Important Questions to Consider When Evaluating and Selecting a Next-Generation TMS.”

Does Your TMS Support Rail’s Unique Requirements?

Ashok Kumar February 5, 2015

If rail is a key part of your transportation plan, how can you be sure your TMS effectively supports rail’s unique requirements? Most tier 1

Driver Networks and The Future of Last-Mile Delivery Operations

Rob Howard January 22, 2015

My smartphone now allows me to order and receive almost anything within an hour or two — from a bottle of wine a dinner guest

What’s Top of Mind for Industry Leaders in 2015?

Chris Jones January 20, 2015

I have been fortunate for the last 6 years to be involved in an organization called Supply Chain Leaders in Action (SCLA) – an organization

Adding Up the Benefits of Omni-Modal TMS

Jim Geer January 13, 2015

The global and domestic transportation landscape is becoming increasingly complex. To compete effectively, both shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) need a transportation management system

5 Global Transportation Themes to Look Out for in 2015

Ajesh Kapoor January 8, 2015

Two major shifts are changing the face of global transportation management as we know it: Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, relying on partners and