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I’ve Fought Freight Fraud for 30 Years: Here’s How to Protect Your Supply Chain in 2025

Talking Logistics

That time of year when the industry ships a higher volume of desirable, in-demand goods. Read more The post I’ve Fought Freight Fraud for 30 Years: Here’s How to Protect Your Supply Chain in 2025 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Cargo thieves love the holidays.

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[WHITE PAPER] How to Create an Evolving Peak Season Shipping Strategy

GlobalTranz

The post [WHITE PAPER] How to Create an Evolving Peak Season Shipping Strategy appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Keeping freight spend under control and maintaining logistics visibility has always been a top priority for supply chain leaders going into peak season.

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Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

These facilities produce and ship 150,000 order lines per day. For the first few years, the company created regional models to determine how to maintain or improve customer service levels at lower cost. Carbon reduction and transportation savings tend to go “hand in hand” unless we are shipping by air.

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9 of the Most Useful Tips on How to Negotiate Freight Rates

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This is a guest article from Laura Jelen with negotiations.com who discusses some useful tips on how companies can negotiate freight rates a bit better. Shipping costs are a significant part of the supply chain expense.

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Sifted's Peak Season Shipping Checklist

Grab your free Peak Season Checklist and learn how to: Identify quick wins in your operations Put your performance first and exceed customer expectations Modernize your distribution network Become a subject matter expert on your data Turbocharge your carrier contracts to work for you Win big this peak season–and beyond.

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Black Friday is Over: What Went Wrong, What Went Right, and How to Win the Rest of the Holidays

ToolsGroup

As we gear up for the final stretch of the holiday shopping season, let’s analyze the wins, the losses, and how to pivot for success. How to Pivot for the Rest of the Holiday Season There’s still time to recover, re-engage, and maximize your holiday sales. Here’s how to win: 1. What Went Right: The Wins Worth Celebrating 1.

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Logistyx Technologies Talks Parcel Shipping, Holidays, and Returns

Logistics Viewpoints

In our conversation, Ken spoke about some of the findings from a recent survey Logistyx conducted on cross-border holiday spending, as well as some larger trends around the state of parcel shipping. Second, how does the ongoing capacity crunch impact the holiday season? The State of Parcel Shipping.

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Smarter Networks for Customer Fulfillment

Speaker: Hannah Testani, COO, Intelligent Audit

You've probably noticed that shipping costs are going up. It's 2019, and consumers are expecting shipping to be cheap and quick, but that can turn into a real headache from the shipper's side of the equation if you don't make the appropriate changes. Have you ever wondered if your transportation spend is as optimized as it could be?

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Key Questions for a Successful Distribution Network

Speaker: Irina Rosca, Director of Supply Chain Operations, Helix

As we plan for the world of eCommerce and the customer expectation of quick, free shipping, our ability to forecast is turned on its head. How many distribution centers do we even need, and is that number feasible? How to gain end-to-end visibility into any causes of delay in your global supply chain.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for everyday products. Prepare your team to navigate seasonal peaks and meet specialized delivery expectations without missing a beat.