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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2016

Talking Logistics

Unfortunately, as I’ve written in the past, many companies still underinvest in talent and leadership development , and it’s among the first budget items they cut when cost pressures arise. Here are some posts I wrote this year sharing my takeaways from various conferences: Insights from Kenco Customer Summit 2015.

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4 ways truckers can get more time at home

DAT Solutions

My primary strategy at that time was to go from one hot market to another hot market, chasing the highest-paying loads. At the beginning of 2015, the spot market demand for trucks slowed down and I needed to change how I use the load board. Below are four strategies I use to get more home time. Focus less on miles.