Rising carrier costs directly related to capacity constraints and elevated fuel costs are making it difficult for 3PLs and shippers to control shipping costs. The Journal of Commerce says shippers are preparing for another year of elevated …
With great challenges comes the opportunity for change and growth. It forces you to think outside the box and deploy new tactics to overcome disruptions. With no end in sight for the current challenges in the supply chain, you may want to t…
In what’s considered a “carrier’s market”, Shippers and 3PLs are scrambling to secure carriers to pick up and deliver their freight. Many are paying premiums in tight capacity lanes because carriers can be selective in what they move and ho…
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could see what the future of freight and the supply chain will be in 2022? Industry experts predict that we will still see backlogs of shipments, labor shortages, capacity issues, rate increases, and lack of wareho…
This year remains a challenge for the supply chain. Labor shortages and carrier capacity are ongoing issues, and lane restrictions and rates continue to steadily increase with no end in sight. According to The Washington Post, fallout from …
Shippers and 3PLs have welcomed the transparency offered to the freight management industry through pricing APIs, particularly the savings they get when taking advantage of real-time carrier rates rather than relying on dated methods for se…
When it comes to investing in technology, it is easy to “set it and forget it”. Often companies make that mistake to minimize their spend by investing in a one-time solution, but at what long-term costs? You may be missing out on increasing…
Collaboration is fundamental when trying to move an industry in a different direction and enact sustainable change. This requires that all players in the industry work together to facilitate that change, even those who compete within the ma…
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is an old saying that means if something is functioning properly, it’s probably best you leave it alone and not make any changes that could potentially break it. Many companies subscribe to this mantra and …
Visibility is the current buzzword in the shipping industry today. It is tossed around as a solution to some of the current issues affecting the supply chain. But it is more than just a key word to rank for in Google. It is a critical compo…
The definition of supply chain connectivity has adapted and evolved to coincide with the new digital age. Today, our industry understands that the effort one puts into connecting their logistics network will have a direct impact on profitab…
Full truckload, less-than-truckload, parcel, intermodal. Over-the-road, air, cargo ship, train. In today’s world, there are numerous ways to ship your company’s freight that it can be a daunting task to ensure you make the right call when i…
