Guest Commentaries

Freight Forwarders: The Essential Partner

Gary M. Barraco October 11, 2022

The role of freight forwarders has morphed over the years out of the necessity to provide what some call “one throat to choke” – a

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The Internet of Things (IoT) and The Future of Supply Chain Management

Pervinder Johar September 22, 2022

It is widely accepted that digitization is the key to transforming all areas of the logistics industry. However, we are just at the beginning of

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5 Things a Transportation Management System Can’t Do

Christine Taylor September 15, 2022

Think of everything that is happening outside the four walls of any shipper, manufacturer, or distributor. A transportation management system (TMS) acts as the information

Information Overload: What Does it Mean? How Can You Gain Control?

Debra N. Phillips September 8, 2022

There is little doubt that using analytics for supply chain decision-making helps businesses improve operational, strategic, and tactical efficiency. And supply chain professionals receive massive

Editor’s Pick: July U.S. Container Import Volume Maintains Record Trend for 2022 as Port Congestion and Delays Persist

Talking Logistics August 30, 2022

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice

Overcoming Tight Capacity: The Growth of LTL and Shipment Collaboration

Nathan Adams August 18, 2022

Volatility is the new normal in the transportation industry, with consumer behavior and market conditions (read: inflation, fuel prices). Shippers and carriers are regularly challenged

The De-Globalization of Supply Chains Is Reflected In Trade Policy

Gary M. Barraco August 9, 2022

If we’ve learned anything in the last few years, it’s how vulnerable our supply chains have become in the last five decades. In a global

Demurrage & Detention Rules Under OSRA 22: Can Supply Chain Technology Help?

Jerome Roberts July 28, 2022

This year, we saw the first major revision of US maritime regulatory statutes since 1998 with President Joe Biden signing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act