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This Week in Logistics News (December 15-19, 2014)

Adrian Gonzalez December 19, 2014

Being the son of Cuban immigrants, people have been asking me what I think about the move by President Obama to normalize relations with Cuba.

Who Said Freight Audit and Payment was Dead?

Adrian Gonzalez December 17, 2014

Several years ago, as transportation management systems (TMS) software vendors introduced enhanced freight audit and payment capabilities, many analysts – including me – predicted that

Canadian Ports: A Fast Lane for Asia-U.S. Imports?

Adrian Gonzalez December 15, 2014

While the delays at the U.S. West Coast ports continue, causing importers like Lululemon Athletica to delay store shipments by up to 10 days, other

This Week in Logistics News (December 8-12, 2014)

Adrian Gonzalez December 12, 2014

Lots of news to get to this week, so let’s get started… Descartes Acquires e-customs Descartes Acquires Pentant SAP Fuels New Era of Social Collaboration

Google Will Acquire a 3PL – And Other Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2015

Adrian Gonzalez December 11, 2014

“We will see $300 a barrel — or roughly $250 in today’s dollars — because oil supply will be so short. If you want that

Facebook for Supply Chain Communication and Collaboration?

Adrian Gonzalez December 8, 2014

“Communicate, Collaborate, Innovate” — I’ve been using that line as the subtitle of my keynote presentations this year. My first question to the audience: Why

This Week in Logistics News (December 1-5, 2014)

Adrian Gonzalez December 5, 2014

I always envisioned my kids getting up in the morning singing a vintage Depeche Mode or R.E.M song. Instead, they’re singing Rick Astley (“Never Gonna