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The Fishtail Story with Marc Held

The Logistics of Logistics

Marc is the Co-founder and CEO of Fishtail, a Boston based fintech company that empowers freight forwarders to finance the movement and procurement of goods – for small and medium businesses (SMBs) around the world. Marc Held and Joe Lynch discuss the Fishtail story. About Marc Held. About Fishtail. Key Takeaways: The Fishtail Story.

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Supply Chain Success Prompts ToolsGroup-Lãberit Partnership to Expand into LATAM

ToolsGroup

The ToolsGroup and Lãberit partnership is already benefiting a large company dedicated to supplying products, services, and solutions to the ceramics and glass sector, supporting them in achieving efficient demand planning and inventory optimization with an end-to-end supply chain solution.

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[e-Book] The Essential Guide to Inbound Freight Management

GlobalTranz

How Big Is the Problem Of Inbound Freight Management? Inbound freight management is receiving a lot of attention as businesses continue to look for ways to manage shipping costs. A more efficient inbound freight program can minimize delays, save money and even reduce confusion. It is complicated, that’s why.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

This is leading to an inventory pile-up of processors and memory chips used in PCs. Some retailers are learning to love bulked-up inventories. The companies building their inventories are looking to ensure they have items on hand at the right moment. Walgreens takes its delivery service round the clock. The largest U.S.

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We Are In Trouble. Raise the Red Flag. Be Proactive.

Supply Chain Shaman

The day before I traveled to Boston, I spoke to a client. Labor shortages abound for road freight. The Freight Rates for a 40 foot container from China to the west coast of the United States is quadruple the price of a year ago. The practices of lane bidding and enterprise freight optimization are over. Price Increases.

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Strong Supply Chains Required For an Economic Rebound: Six Steps To Take

Supply Chain Shaman

I gave thanks when the Patriots jet—championed by Mass General and Robert Kraft (owner of the Patriots)—landed in Boston with a million masks. Border crossings will be tough, and the infrastructure for the ocean and air freight tumultuous. Evaluate Inventory. Evaluate inventory health weekly. The answer? What to do?

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5 Ways Outsourcing Warehouse Services to a 3PL Can Save You Money

Kanban Logistics

By leveraging their technological infrastructure, your company can benefit from real-time visibility, accurate inventory tracking, and efficient order fulfillment processes. North Carolina sits in the middle of the East Coast, midway between Miami and Boston, with easy access to several vital interstate highways like I-95, I-85, and I-40.