The duration of a Supply Chain Design (SCD) project, also called Network Design and Network Optimization, is dependent on many factors including availability of data, quality of data, the ability of the analysts/modelers, and level of detail desired. In our… Read More
In this 2-Part series, JBF Consulting explores the impact of excessive loading times on shippers and carriers and the benefits of addressing this issue.
In Part 2 here, we examine the issue from a shipper’s perspective highlighting why the issue persists and what shippers can do to address excessive detention in their DC and yard operations.
On July 1, 2020, the US House of Representatives passed the Moving Forward Act. The $1.5 trillion dollar bill touches on a wide array of transportation initiatives. Of special interest to both shippers and carriers was section 4304, which proposes a… Read More
In This Issue: Supply Chain Design and Data Manipulation Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling Llamacon NOW 2020 Recap Are So-Called ‘Digital Transformations’ Really Transformative? Industry News & Insights Roundup Industry Events Supply Chain Design and Data Manipulation A… Read More
A lot of the work involved in Supply Chain Design (SCD), also called Network Design and Network Optimization, requires the manipulation of large quantities of data.
We attended the Llamacon conference (#LLamaCon) this past week (June 16 to 18). This is a yearly event held by Llamasoft that brings together the world community of Supply Chain Design (SCD). Like most, if not all conferences nowadays, it… Read More
Hot off the press: JBF Freight Transportation Bulletin May 2020 Welcome to the May 2020 Freight Transportation BulletinGlobal economics, freight markets and technological innovation all impact your supply chains and logistics operations. To keep you informed, JBF Consulting team sources content from leading… Read More
Below are some factors that we are following that you may find of interest. National Diesel Prices US Diesel prices went up .004 cents for the week of May 29th. This is after they had fallen every week of… Read More
Our team was tasked to design and implement a solution for a client that would drive Load Building functionality with Recommended Shipments from Blue Yonder’s Fulfillment application. Through a detailed analysis, we ended up selecting the TMS as the engine… Read More
by Mike Mulqueen Below are some factors that we are following that you may find of interest. National Diesel Prices In one of the few bright spots for trucking companies, US Diesel prices have fallen every week of 2020 and… Read More
