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Carriers, You’re in the Information-Handling Business Too (Takeaways from McLeod Software User Conference 2015)
I speak at many industry conferences throughout the year, where the majority of the audience are shippers — that is, supply chain and logistics executives

This Week in Logistics News (October 12-16, 2015)
I was up late last night watching the Mets beat the Dodgers in the National League Divisional Series. Although I’m a Red Sox fan now,

Intermodal on the Rise in Mexico
Mexico’s rail capabilities have evolved significantly over the past decade, as Carlos Godinez, Intermodal Director, Mexico at Transplace, discussed in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

This Week in Logistics News (October 5-9, 2015)
Having spent much of this week on the road, I am still in catch-up mode with emails and phone calls, so let’s go straight to

Supply Chain Talent: Insights from CSCMP Annual Conference
“The biggest mistake companies make as they’re growing is leaving supply chain management and human resources behind.” Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks, shared that

“You’re Only as Good as Your Worst Supplier”
“People always ask, ‘What’s the one thing that keeps you up at night?’ ” United Technologies Chief Executive Greg Hayes said last month. “It’s the

This Week in Logistics News (September 28 – October 2, 2015)
There was plenty of learning and networking at the CSCMP Annual Conference this week, which I’ll write about in a future post. Dave Clark, SVP

Transportation Outsourcing: Determining the Best Path for You
Many shippers reach a fork in the road where they have to determine which transportation functions to keep in house and which ones to outsource.
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