article thumbnail

Building Strong Carrier Relationships with Dan Lindsey

The Logistics of Logistics

Dan is the Co-founder of Linkage Logistics and the Broker-Carrier Summit , which will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, April 22 – 24, 2024. About Linkage Logistics Linkage Logistics is a full-service freight brokerage and manage transportation company, specializing in high touch, high priority, full truckload shipments.

article thumbnail

This Week in Logistics News (November 27 – December 3)

Logistics Viewpoints

According to Spear, “without substantial action, by 2030 and at current trends, the driver shortage could grow to 160,000. This relates to an ongoing trend from the Covid pandemic: demand is surging. billion of Kansas City Southern’s debt. billion of Kansas City Southern’s debt.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Beware the Swinging Pendulum on Supply Chain Inventory Practices

Logistics Viewpoints

Calls are increasing for a return to just-in-case (JIC) policies, with some citing this trend as a risk. She considered where she could get more, factoring in that it was Saturday night at 10:00 pm, she lived alone in Kansas City, and she’d be driving by herself.

article thumbnail

Only as Good as Your Data: Why Supply Chain Digital Twins Require Real-Time Data Unification

ToolsGroup

They ingest information like transportation plans or shipment delays and model the implications of unexpected events. And they are especially vulnerable to fickle market trends and shifting consumer behaviors. They enable planners to perform scenario planning, which is essential in the age of unified commerce.

article thumbnail

Breaking Supply Chain News- Panasonic Plans an Additional EV Battery Production Facility in the U.S.

Supply Chain Matters

Today’s report indicates that the proposed Oklahoma production facility, if consummated, would serve as a twin to a previously announced Kansas facility. Reportedly, the State of Kansas is providing upwards of $700 million in rebates and tax incentives as an incentive for selection of the Kansas facility.

article thumbnail

This Week in Logistics News (May 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

Emissions are the other big selling point here, with the electric systems offering more efficiency than traditional ground transportation. This shortfall is impeding efforts to transport goods and, in doing so, further hobbling an already-delicate supply chain. That’s nearly 29 percent of their workforce.

article thumbnail

The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Even if you don’t grow or ship produce, your transportation performance and spend can still be directly impacted. How Produce Season Transportation Affects Rates and Capacity – State by State.