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Scaling a FreightTech Business with Mark McEntire

The Logistics of Logistics

Mark is the Chief Executive Officer off Princeton TMX , a SaaS-based transportation management system (TMS). About Mark McEntire Mark McEntire is the Chief Executive Officer at Princeton TMX, a SaaS-based transportation management system (TMS). Hunt Transport, Inc. Mark joined Princeton TMX in September 2023.

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Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers

The Logistics of Logistics

miles of freight is expected to reach 7.67 To fully understand the transportation and logistics landscape and influence in a beneficial way, it takes strategic thinking, experience and willingness to listen to others who are in the trenches. In fact, the logistics market is expected to reach US$6.9 Steve Banker. JLEIndustries.

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How Connecting Your TMS Saves Time and Money

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Now you can obtain transportation services where you already operate as well. In fact, today you can procure freight rates from your transportation providers right in your TMS. There are many reasons to supplement your spot freight procurement with automated processes sooner rather than later. Save money.

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Why Now is the Perfect Time to Benchmark and Bid Your Carrier Rates

Talking Logistics

In today’s highly competitive marketplace, understanding how your company’s procurement strategy and results compare with industry peers is critical. But again, it all depends on their initial starting point, the freight characteristics of their shipments, and to some extent being located in a favorable geographic position.

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Time to Squeeze Carriers for Better Rates?

Talking Logistics

There was a deceleration in freight volumes during the second half of 2015 which continued into the first month of 2016. So, that tells me that the inventory situation continues to weigh on truck freight volumes. percent in December from November , with December 2015 freight shipments down 2.0 percent from December 2014.

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How to Capture Full Divestiture Value with a 3PL

Talking Logistics

This assessment identifies the most important capabilities for which the newly divested company needs to account, which may include functions such as Procurement, Purchasing, Accounting and Supply Chain Operations itself. This begets the need to set the overall strategy for the divestment by way of an exercise, called “capability scoping.”

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech December 13 2022 Edition

Supply Chain Matters

Trimble, who’s stated goal is to connect the physical and digital aspects of the transportation and logistics industry, announced that it has agreed to acquire Cloud based transportation management provider Transporeon in an all cash transaction valued at €1.88 BOND , and Scale Venture Partners.