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Supply Chain Leaders Rearranging Deck Chairs? Yes, I Think So.

Supply Chain Shaman

In the review of my first book, Bricks Matter , Keith Harrison, former Global Director of Product Supply at P&G asked me, “You mention the need for supply chains to shift from a focus on cost to value. Improving the portfolio increases the price-to-tangible book or market capitalization. Comparing 2010-2019.

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The Role of Emerging Technologies in Managed Transportation Services

Talking Logistics

When I ask shippers what they look for in a logistics or transportation management partner, technology capabilities — and the data and insights those technologies provide — is always near the top of the list. What impact are these technologies having on transportation managed services?

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Parade will speak at the 3PL Value Creation NA Summit 2019

Parade

Parade, the leading intelligence and engagement platform, has been selected to speak at the 2019. About Parade: Parade, the leading intelligence and engagement platform, empowers modern transportation companies to efficiently manage relationships, analyze capacity, and automate load bookings on a unified, private platform.

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The Transportation Industry Report: Winter 2018-2019

Freight Plus

With 11 out of 12 months of the year reported, the Cass report indicates that the realized contract pricing forecast for 2018 of 6 – 12% is “essentially in the books.”. Demand is exceeding capacity in most modes of transportation by a material amount,” Broughton wrote. “In Read our article on smart ways to save on freight in 2019.

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Parade will speak at the 3PL Value Creation NA Summit 2019

Parade

Parade, the leading intelligence and engagement platform, has been selected to speak at the 2019 3PL Value Creation North America Summit hosted by Armstrong & Associates. Features of the Parade suite include intelligent profiles automated engagement, real-time freight matching, digital load booking, and business intelligence.

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Parade will speak at the 3PL Value Creation NA Summit 2019

Parade

Parade, the leading intelligence and engagement platform, has been selected to speak at the 2019 3PL Value Creation North America Summit hosted by Armstrong & Associates. Features of the Parade suite include intelligent profiles automated engagement, real-time freight matching, digital load booking, and business intelligence.

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Managing transportation in times of tight capacity and high rates

Cathy Roberson

Technology is playing a big role but one area, in particular, that I’ve always found interesting is transportation management services (TMS). No matter the mode of transportation a shipper uses, the shipper is paying more for it, that is, when they can find space. TMS has come a long way since its early days.