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The Competitive Advantage with David Bell and Peter Rentschler

The Logistics of Logistics

In this episode, Joe Lynch interviews David Bell and Peter Rentschler about the new partnership between their companies along with building a competitive advantage in the transportation and logistics space. David Bell has been a leader in the transportation industry for over 25 years, beginning his industry career in 1993.

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Selling in Tough Times with Nick Strober and Melanie Flores

The Logistics of Logistics

With this exponential success, Lean has expanded its footprint into almost every major city throughout Colombia. To succeed in the transportation and logistics business, 3PLs need to be able to hire and retain the very best talent while keeping a lid on costs. based transportation and logistics providers.

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Transportation in the Americas: A Cross-Country Comparison

MIT Supply Chain

Latin American countries have particular challenges related to truck transport. Truck transportation comprises 75% of all freight in Latin America. So for a company to be competitive in the region, it’s imperative that they know how to effectively navigate countries’ transportation markets.

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Leveraging Automation to Build a Competitive Advantage with Alfonso Quijano

The Logistics of Logistics

Alfonso earned an Electronic Engineering degree from the Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla Colombia. To succeed in the transportation and logistics business, 3PLs need to be able to hire and retain the very best talent, while keeping a lid on costs. based companies set up satellite offices in Colombia.

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Embracing the South American Ecommerce Marketplace

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Online retailers in South America have been struggling for years to overcome several obstacles to success, including extensive customs delays, poor transportation infrastructure, and the lack of end-to-end supply chain visibility. The United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement eliminates tariffs on 80% of U.S.

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Supply Chain Experiencing High Rate of Terrorist Attacks

Material Handling & Logistics

In 2016 a total of 346 attacks took place, against a wider range of industries and modes of transport than in any other year. The report also found that in 2016 terrorists targeted a wider range of industries and modes of transport than in any other year. Financial Effects.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 6-10, 2017)

Talking Logistics

CX North America Integrates Its Freight Collaboration Platform With Active Aero Group’s Technology. January 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Department of Transportation. FMCSA confirms permanent ‘restart rollback’ based on study results (CCJ).