Guest Commentaries

Guest Commentary: Have You Black-Friday-Proofed Your Supply Chain?

Mario Rivera October 14, 2013

It’s a rite of passage for the most serious of shoppers. Black Friday. It conjures up images of long lines of intrepid bargain-hunters camped out

Guest Commentary: TMS – Customizable and in the Cloud

Brian Armieri September 26, 2013

All software companies want to build products that are feature-rich, defect-free, and easy to maintain. Meanwhile, software users demand a rapid ROI, low-cost implementations, and

Guest Commentary: The “American Pie” Approach to Customs Compliance

Peter Mento July 23, 2013

As discussed in the post on Transportfolio, everyone knows the chorus of “American Pie.” Each member of your organization only needs to know the “chorus”

Guest Commentary: Dedicated Fleet and Common Carrier Network: A Match Made in Heaven?

Scott Nemeth July 18, 2013

When it comes to your transportation capacity and network, making sure you have the drivers, capacity and on-time delivery performance you need often comes down

Guest Commentary: What is the Half-Life of Your Logistics Technology Investments?

Chris Jones July 9, 2013

According to Merriam Webster, one of the definitions of half-life is a period of usefulness or popularity preceding decline or obsolescence. It is important to

Guest Commentary: The Top 15 Signs You’re Ready for a Cloud-Based TMS

Peter Yost July 2, 2013

Since September of 1985, David Letterman of The Late Show has been amusing viewers with his Top 10 lists. Because we’re enjoying a holiday this

Guest Commentary: 7 Building Blocks to Prepare for Implementing a Global TMS

Jordan Kass April 25, 2013

Your supply chain is global, yet you lack global visibility, process, and expertise to effectively manage it. This challenge is not uncommon among shippers around