Building Redundancy and Resilience in Transportation Technology Systems When a system outage disrupts operations, it’s not just an IT issue. From delayed shipments to financial losses to unhappy customers, the ripple effect can impact your entire organization. Understanding the broader… Read More
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The Logistics of S. Claus, Inc.
Santa is a progressive logistics leader. He plans. He recognizes the power of technology and strives to improve every day, every year. He leads by example. He seeks advice from experts. Now, if we could figure out how he also makes so many personal appearances during peak season….
What’s the Best Axle Configuration to Transport a Giant Turkey?
As Thanksgiving nears, it’s a time to take a step back and appreciate everyone who keeps things moving. Truck drivers are stars in this regard. Their knack for handling tricky schedules and complex routes is nothing short of impressive.
JBF Freight Transportation Bulletin #55
The JBF Freight Transportation Industry Bulletin is a newsletter curated by the JBF Consulting team, with a focus on supply chain, transportation, logistics technology and of course freight.
2024 Holiday Shipping: Best Practices for Avoiding Delays and Extra Fees
Shipping managers need to be proactive about how they utilize the shipping resources they have at their disposal and explore opportunities to spread out volume in the current and future peak seasons.
Navigating the Big Trends in Logistics Technology: How to Position Yourself for Implementation Success
Brad Forester and Mike Mulqueen recently sat down with Adrian Gonzalez of Talking Logistics to discuss current trends in the LogTech world.
Reshoring Revolution: 69% of US Supply Chains to Shift to Americas by 2026
The Globalized Supply Chain models that have formed and become popular in the last several decades have been significantly impacted by recent events. The desire to reduce labor and materials costs comes into stark contrast with transportation spend when we experience disruptions.
Five Expert Recommendations for Navigating Global Disruptions to Foster a Resilient Supply Chain
Interruptions to the supply chain can have a significant impact on our daily lives. As supply chain professionals, we can take proactive steps to improve how we handle potential bottlenecks and complications.
Commercial Carrier Journal interview with Chris Doersen
The Commercial Carrier Journal spoke to JBF’s Chris Doersen about his analysis of the truckload breakeven price.
SupplyChainBrain Interview with Mike Mulqueen and ORTEC CEO Mat Witte
Mike Mulqueen, our Executive Principal of Strategy & Innovation, was recently quoted in a Supply Chain Brain article. Read his insights here.