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Identity Theft, Trucking Style

Adrian Gonzalez March 12, 2014

A couple of years ago, I was a victim of identity theft. Someone filed a false tax return using my Social Security number and made

3PLs, What Business Are You In?

Adrian Gonzalez March 10, 2014

Tomorrow I will speak at a leadership forum organized by a third-party logistics provider (3PL) for its operations, IT, and sales teams. As I was

This Week in Logistics News (March 3-7, 2014)

Adrian Gonzalez March 7, 2014

Mystery of the week: My third grader came home yesterday with dog poop inside his right boot. The outside of the boot was completely clean,

Is Your Business Model Safe?

Adrian Gonzalez March 5, 2014

There is no safe business model. If you or your company think you’re safe, you’re in trouble. Kenneth L. Coleman, chair of Saama Technologies and

When You Trust Computers More Than Yourself

Adrian Gonzalez March 3, 2014

The Wall Street Journal published a great in-depth article this weekend about Oracle Team USA’s incredible come-from-behind victory in The America’s Cup last September. The

This Week in Logistics News (February 24-28, 2014)

Adrian Gonzalez February 28, 2014

I have a plane to catch this morning, so let’s go straight to the news… 3Gtms Announces the Inaugural Release of 3GTM Transportation Software Ryder

The Most Critical Factor in Last-Mile Delivery: Managing the End-Customer Experience

Adrian Gonzalez February 26, 2014

Local delivery is among the hottest trends in the logistics field today, especially among retailers, both online and brick-and-mortar. But why? It’s not a new

IT Capabilities of 3PLs: 5 Important Factors to Consider

Adrian Gonzalez February 24, 2014

One of the most popular Talking Logistics episodes from last year was 4 Important Factors to Consider When Evaluating 3PL Partners. Earlier this month, I