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

Adrian Gonzalez September 19, 2014

Are you attending the CSCMP Annual Global Conference next week? If so, let’s connect. I’d welcome the opportunity to meet with supply chain executives to

What’s Happening with Transportation Regulations?

Adrian Gonzalez September 17, 2014

Transportation regulations are a hot topic of discussion these days, with Hours of Service (HOS) arguably getting the lion’s share of attention. But there are

Why Are Companies Replacing Their TMS?

Adrian Gonzalez September 15, 2014

I’ve been researching the Transportation Management Systems (TMS) market for over 16 years, and a few years ago I noticed a trend: early adopters replacing

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

Adrian Gonzalez September 12, 2014

Lots of news to cover today, so let’s go right to it. Whole Foods Market and Instacart partner to offer one-hour delivery across 15 major

Don’t Confuse Excellence with Perfection

Adrian Gonzalez September 10, 2014

For a long time, one of my favorite corporate taglines was Lexus’ “The relentless pursuit of perfection.” The word relentless invokes passion and commitment, which

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Convergence is the Word for 3PLs

Adrian Gonzalez September 8, 2014

I’m at the MercuryGate User Conference today, where later this afternoon I’ll be moderating a panel session with executives from leading third-party logistics providers. One of the

This Week in Logistics News (September 2-5, 2014)

Adrian Gonzalez September 5, 2014

The first week of school, and already the first phone call: “Papi, I forgot my lunch at home; can you bring it to me?” Yes,

International Transportation: Where Many Companies Fall Short

Adrian Gonzalez September 3, 2014

When it comes to managing global supply chains, international transportation is where the rubber meets the road. But as many companies quickly find out, managing