Mergers and acquisitions can disrupt supply chains and create integration challenges for shippers. From planning and risk mitigation to change management and technology decisions, this article dives into how to maintain a resilient supply chain during these transformative events.
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Truckload Prices Are Primed To Increase In 2025
Truckload costs and the associated market prices are—for three years in a row now—still at or near the lowest threshold that the market can support. Here is the Commercial Trucking Operating Costs Mid-Year 2024-Q3 Update.
Inland Academy 2024: How Does a Shipper Determine What TMS They Need?
The Inland Distribution Conference is a three-day event focused on North American transportation and logistics in the region’s cargo capital of Chicago. Mike Mulqueen will discuss the 4 critical steps that shippers should use to ensure that the right logistics technologies are selected and deployed.
JBF Freight Transportation Bulletin #53
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.
Oracle OTM: Advanced and Integrated GTM and TMS Capabilities Reviewed
Oracle OTM: advanced and integrated GTM and TMS capabilities reviewed. These are the 5 areas that we found most interesting, both in terms of innovative capabilities as well as opportunities we would like to see further investment in.
Industry Experts Share Smart Solutions for Freight Challenges in North America
Industry experts explore the latest market trends and challenges in North American freight transportation, including artificial intelligence, transportation networks, nearshoring, sustainability, and data-driven decision making. Going one step further, discover solutions empowering shippers and carriers to respond more quickly, intelligently, and effectively.
JBF Freight Transportation Bulletin #52
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.
From Hype to Reality: Practical AI Applications Boosting Logistics Performance
AI and the underlying technologies are not a system and solution in and of itself but instead as a means to enhance existing processes and increase employee productivity. Explore practical applications and overcome skepticism in this insightful guide to AI’s impact on transportation and logistics technology.
Cutting Scope 1 Emissions from Fleets with Telematics and Smart Routing
As regulations tighten and sustainability goals become more ambitious, telematics systems and route optimization software offer powerful tools for fleet managers can make significant strides in reducing GHG emissions and promoting sustainable fleet operations.
USPS’s EV Transition: Are the Savings Worth the Risks?
The USPS is embarking on a bold journey to electrify its fleet, aiming for a greener, more financially stable future. However, the path to an all-electric fleet is fraught with significant challenges that could undermine these ambitious goals.