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Nothing Easy About Supplier Relationship Management

Adrian Gonzalez January 7, 2015

In recent weeks, I’ve come across several articles underscoring how much more difficult, risky, and complex supplier relationship management is becoming. Here are some of

Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2015

Adrian Gonzalez January 5, 2015

Last January, I shared 5 New Year’s Resolutions for supply chain and logistics executives to improve as leaders. Of the five resolutions, the one you

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