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The Next Evolution in Supply Chain Technology
The 21st Century has seen tremendous innovation in supply chain technology driven by the internet, web services, mobile technologies, GPS, cloud computing, and so many

Taking More Direct Control of Your Supply Chain
Back in March 2014, I wrote the following in Keeping Control: What 3PLs Must Convince Their Customers: For many years, companies viewed logistics as a

Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 5, 2021)
I dreamt about my father this week. It had been a long time since he last appeared in one of my dreams. I don’t remember

Blue Ridge BLUEPRINT 2021: Resiliency Reimagined
The theme of this year’s Blue Ridge BLUEPRINT 2021 virtual conference, held October 5-6, was “Resilience Reimagined.” It was a great theme because one of

How a True Digital Experience Helps Brokers Win the Capacity Battle and Build Carrier Loyalty
Unlike the battles for gold at the Summer Olympics, the competition for reliable and secure freight capacity, as well as winning carrier loyalty, continues unabated.

Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 29, 2021)
The Gran Fondo Hincapie was as advertised: a very challenging but beautiful ride. This was the most difficult ride I have ever done, and the

Why You Should Conduct a Trade Compliance Self-Audit
Supply chains are complex, ever-evolving systems comprising many moving parts. One of the most complex of those parts is global trade management and compliance. Of

Think Beyond the Routing Guide
Author’s note: Last month, I participated in a webinar hosted by Kuebix titled, “Beyond The Routing Guide: Innovating Transportation Procurement for the Digital Age.” The
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