The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2025

Anne is the President & CEO at the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), North America’s leading industry trade association representing the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry.

North America

Freightera

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

While passenger electric cars have seen widespread adoption, transitioning the freight industry to electric trucks has proven to be very challenging, for multiple reasons. So let’s dive right into the major challenges standing before the green and electric freight truck revolution.

Freight

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

The word “perfect,” of course, can be misleading. That, of course, is a particular strength of modern-day artificial intelligence, which delivers the ability to input and analyze vast amounts of data, far beyond the capability of humans to do so.

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2025

Duncon Angrove, Chief Executive Officer, Blue Yonder What became quite clear over the course of the week was more evidence that the elephant is definitely still in the room, and ICON demonstrated that the rationale for supply chain modernization isnt about a solution provider just trying to sell wares.

Supply Chain Design Software

BlueYonder

JANUARY 23, 2025

Manufacturers and retailers can minimize their risk, however, by incorporating carriers vehicle maintenance and safety records into their freight procurement decisions. based freight carriers have CSA (compliance, safety and accountability) scores that can be used as a decision factor, in addition to cost.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Transportation costs: Freight rates, fuel and labour costs, and other transportation expenses. Of course, it can add up to a vast pool of data, so realistically, access to advanced modelling and analytics tools will be essential to get the most value from it. Inventory levels: Current or expected inventory levels at various locations.

Network Design Software

SCMDOJO

JULY 4, 2025

Professionals looking to understand the core technologies behind this transformation can benefit from the AI in Procurement Basics course , which explains predictive algorithms and AI-powered workflows in procurement and billing. Managers gain data to optimize policies that improve margins.

Supply Chain Software

Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Although companies incur high upfront reshoring expenses from relocating their operations, investing in new facilities, and hiring labor, they realize long-term savings through reduced freight, energy, travel, and operating costs. Organizations can be confident that their product information remains intact, controlled, and secure.

Material Savings

Jaggaer

MAY 8, 2025

How well you integrate the suppliers in your processes of course depends on how well you perform as a trading partner you are. Procurement must take a lead in this, of course, but there must also be much greater engagement across other touchpoints. Do you give suppliers accurate forecasts? How often do your purchase orders change?

Optimal Sourcing

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 21, 2025

Under John’s leadership, the company has established itself as a key player in the global freight forwarding sector. Louis University Center for Supply Chain Excellence Global Supply Chain Certificate Programs and has taught executive courses. He also co-leads the St.

Sourcing Strategies

SCMDOJO

JULY 6, 2025

To support flexible agreements, organizations can benefit from structured tools like the Contract Management in Procurement course, which provides actionable insights on designing adaptable clauses and ensuring supplier accountability. Of course, local and nearshore options may carry higher upfront costs.

Manufacturing Procurement

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As freight carrier rates and fuel prices rise, and competition for customers heats up, their margins are shrinking. market at record rates during what experts are calling a freight recession. At the same time, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) are also feeling pressure. Both carriers and LSPs are exiting the U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Of course, AI is already in use in the supply chain, adding its capabilities to myriad other efforts to optimize operational efficiency. That’s because supply chain itself is huge, Koganti argued. In any given country’s economy, it represents around 20% to 30% of GDP. It employs 450 million people globally, and contributes $1.45

Supply Chain Planning Software

SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Our course breaks down TCO/TCS. Improve supplier performance management, change freight partners, optimize warehouse processes, refine demand planning. Want to know which Supply Chain KPIs you should be tracking? Check out SCMDOJO’s Supply Chain KPIs Dashboard! Struggling with the true cost of ownership or serving your customers?

Pricing Training

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2025

Beef Prices Soar to Record Highs Global Supply Chain Management Shipping to Hawaii: How to Navigate the Obstacle Course Last Mile Delivery AI-Powered Supply Chains: Building Resilience in a Complicated World Artificial Intelligence Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

Supply Chain Planning Software

Freight Waves

JUNE 13, 2025

Charting a course forward The report delivers a holistic portrayal of an industry poised at a crossroads. Industry collaboration and a collective push for resilient frameworks are more vital than ever, shaping the course for a maritime future that is greener, safer, and more adaptable to an ever-changing world ecosystem.

Survey

Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

Freight brokers, transportation companies, and the end customer—including our customers’ customers—enjoy the benefits. Our ‘Ship Like a Beast’ platform is forged in the furnace of what it takes to optimize the value of every click, prevent errors, reduce costs, and avoid the impact of any efficiency loss.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Leadership workshops, financial literacy programs, and compliance courses can provide the skills new managers need to succeed. Last Mile Delivery Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage LTL/Truckload Services Education & Professional Development HR & Labor Management RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter!

Negotiating Skills

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

Tariff and Deportation Policies on Collision Course in Agribusiness Global Trade & Economics How Reverse Logistics Is Reshaping Retail’s Future Reverse Logistics Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant? Swiss Trade Deal Likely to Contain Assurances on Pharma Levy Global Trade & Economics U.S.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Imagine a supplier whose customer’s DBT climbs from 12 to 57 over the course of just three months. Our report highlights that erratic payments with sharp spikes and dips in days beyond terms (DBT) are a stronger predictor of financial distress than consistently late payments. DBT is the average number of days a company takes to pay suppliers.)

Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 28, 2025

Data analysis is important, of course, but you need to go see for yourself,” Senn says. Who can you call who’s undergoing expansions or doing multi-site rollouts?” While data and modeling are useful tools for visualizing impact, nothing beats observing a live environment.

Vendor Strategies

SCMDOJO

MAY 31, 2025

From the job site to the warehouse, factory floor to freight terminal, one ton of bags are built to go where the work happens. Theyre also lightweight, which lowers shipping costsespecially important for companies trying to cut back on freight expenses without compromising load size.

Expense Reduction

Precoro

MAY 19, 2025

Non-compliance incidents The simplest way to determine if your procurement is actually compliant is to calculate how many violations occurred over the course of a month or a quarter. A yearly figure can also help track the general dynamic of procurement compliance in your company. If the vendor is from the U.S.

Procurement Analytics

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 30, 2025

Capacity to move freight isn’t how many trucks or trailers are in the system or what a computer program says, it still is truck driver based and poorly-managed companies won’t be able to imporove this fact. We need to move with the times, and always be one step ahead of what the future will bring. Likely I'm off base?

Warehousing

Freight Waves

JULY 23, 2025

As a contract with a Manhattan Associates customer runs its course, Clark said, “the dollars move from RPO to subscription revenue. Positive developments running through the system Clark spelled out a quarter that produced what might be considered a “virtuous circle,” though he did not use that term.

Supply Chain Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2025

Successful data monetization initiatives are based on participating in secure cloud-based data-sharing ecosystems with other retail, supplier and vendor partners to market permissioned access or trend and inventory insights (with proper privacy protections, of course). s national weather service.

Sourcing Strategies

Stord

MAY 29, 2025

Shippers are scrambling to front-load orders during this 90-day window, an effort thats already driving spot rates higher across ocean freight, drayage, and over-the-road transportation. Even as brands sprint to determine the best course action, the future of tariffs and trade remains murky. Despite the ruling by the U.S.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 16, 2025

Capacity to move freight isn’t how many trucks or trailers are in the system or what a computer program says, it still is truck driver based and poorly-managed companies won’t be able to imporove this fact. We need to move with the times, and always be one step ahead of what the future will bring. Likely I'm off base?

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 18, 2025

Of course now with the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Charting a course for fleets to thrive in a data-driven universe. The benefits of dump truck insurance and AI integration In the high-stakes world of hauling, dump trucks play a vital role in the transportation industry. This is where dump truck insurance steps in.

Predictive Analytics Software

Cathy Roberson

MAY 11, 2025

Noel Geoffroy - Chief Executive Officer Over the course of the past few years, we've made meaningful improvements in our supply chain to better prepare us for this moment. Recall, we purchased targeted additional inventory in late fiscal '25 and early fiscal '26, ahead of tariffs. We consolidated down to fewer, more strategic suppliers.

Manufacturing Procurement

Freight Waves

JUNE 3, 2025

Echo surveyed 5,000 carriers and shippers on the freight market On Tuesday, Echo and FreightWaves co-hosted a webinar that featured Sean Burke, Echo chief commercial officer, and Jay Gustafson, Echo executive vice president of brokerage operations. Carriers said access to well-paying freight is their biggest challenge.

Survey

BlueYonder

MARCH 10, 2025

AI algorithms can analyze vast amounts of data in real time, providing valuable insights into supply chain dynamics, identifying potential risks and recommending optimal courses of action. Utilizing a unified, AI-enabled cloud platform, automotive companies can unlock the true value of their data.

Modeling

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 24, 2025

Freight volumes were mixed but mostly down, as the “freight recession” continued on now for more than two years. The Freight Tonnage Index from the ATA for June showed volumes in Q2 basically flat versus Q1, up just 0.2%. US on-the-road diesel prices were flattish, starting the year at $3.56 Full 1H tonnage similarly was just 0.1%

Supply Chain Design Software

Shapiro

JULY 15, 2025

While the threat is serious, it’s also uncertain—especially given Trump’s habit of reversing course on tariffs when political or economic pressure builds. Trump has a long track record of threatening tariffs and then reversing course. Freight forwarders and customs brokers will face more pressure to verify the true origin of goods.

United Arab Emirates

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 22, 2025

Capacity to move freight isn’t how many trucks or trailers are in the system or what a computer program says, it still is truck driver based and poorly-managed companies won’t be able to imporove this fact. We need to move with the times, and always be one step ahead of what the future will bring. Likely I'm off base?

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 9, 2025

Capacity to move freight isn’t how many trucks or trailers are in the system or what a computer program says, it still is truck driver based and poorly-managed companies won’t be able to imporove this fact. We need to move with the times, and always be one step ahead of what the future will bring. Likely I'm off base?

Gartner

Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Even today when one reads the numerous articles about the benefits of manufacturing or assembling in Mexico, most of them highlight Mexico's low-cost labor and, of course, its proximity to the US market. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. I wear a number of hats these days.

El Paso