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How Good is Your Logistics Service Provider?

Logistics Viewpoints

Amplifying the shippers voice and giving some power back to the companies actually paying for logistics services that is the core reason why the Shippers Council was formed in in 2020. Or I am evaluating a new global trade management software provider anyone else had good/bad experience with them?

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Smart and Sustainable Freight: The Role of AI in Green Supply Chain Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

The global freight sector faces growing pressure to balance cost-efficiency with environmental responsibility. With freight transport accounting for a significant share of global emissions, efforts to improve logistics now extend beyond operational metrics to include resilience, regulatory compliance, and climate performance.

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Autonomous Drones vs. Autonomous Vehicles: Analyzing Logistics Applications of Amazon, UPS, Tesla and More.

Logistics Viewpoints

As automation continues to evolve in logistics, two technologies are becoming central to modern delivery methods: autonomous drones and autonomous vehicles. However, each technology serves different purposes within logistics, and the question remains: Which will ultimately shape the industry’s operational structure?

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America’s Largest Small Truck Network with Alex Winston

The Logistics of Logistics

Alex is a serial entrepreneur with expertise in tech innovation and a background in law, tech, and logistics. At Expedite All, he enhances freight safety, leveraging a secure network of 9,000+ small trucks nationwide. His previous roles included guiding companies through strategic pivots and serving as General Counsel at Inhabit.

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AI in Supply Chain Automation: Procurement to Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

From sourcing and bid evaluation to warehouse slotting and dynamic routing, AI tools support faster and more consistent outcomes by processing large volumes of operational data and identifying patterns that human decision-makers may overlook. These capabilities are now being integrated into mainstream TMS, WMS, and ERP platforms.

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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

Logistics Viewpoints

In today’s interconnected global economy, sustainability within supply chains and logistics has become a necessity rather than an option. Similarly, shifting freight from road to rail or waterways offers lower-emission alternatives for long-haul transport. Warehousing operations also offer opportunities for sustainable transformation.

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Freight broker vs. freight forwarder vs. 3PL: Which is right for you?

GlobalTranz

As businesses grow, so do the complexities of managing freight logistics. Whether you're a small startup or an established business, choosing the right freight shipping service provider can be a game changer. Let's dive into these differences and see how each service could potentially benefit your business.