Guest Commentaries

The Most Famous Problem in Computer Science (and Transportation)

Chris Johnson September 23, 2014

When studying computer science, one will inevitably be introduced to the traveling salesman problem (TSP). Since it was first written about in 1832, it has

How to Use Big Data to Improve Supply Chain Visibility

Larry Lewis September 18, 2014

According to a July 2014 supply chain research study from Accenture focused on Big Data and supply chain risk management, most organizations have high hopes

Strategically Managing Your Spend: An Infographic

Chris O'Brien September 9, 2014

The first two quarters of 2014 impacted a lot of supply chain budgets. The combination of inclement weather, capacity shortages, and stiff marketplace competition had

A Broader Approach to Control Towers

Ajesh Kapoor September 2, 2014

We’ve heard a lot of noise around the topic of supply chain control towers in recent years. It has different meanings depending on who you

Time for Companies to Rethink Their Customer Delivery Strategy

Rob Howard August 28, 2014

While couriers have long been used for local or “last mile” business-to-business deliveries in the U.S., and for consumer deliveries in densely populated areas of

What is an Outside-In Supply Chain?

Rich Katz August 26, 2014

If you want to stay ahead of your competition, take the step beyond the traditional approach to supply chain. Most supply chain analysts believe that

The Road to Big Data Visibility Doesn’t Run Through Your 3PL Technology

Anthony Vitiello August 7, 2014

So you’re a shipper intrigued by Big Data tools and technology to improve transportation management initiatives. Should you implement a technology solution from a third-party