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.
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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.
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.
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.
AI-Driven Solutions and Future TMS Enhancements Unveiled at Blue Yonder ICON 2024
Blue Yonder certainly has the products (even more so with recent acquisitions) to accomplish this, but the deciding factor will be how well they are able to make all of the products work with each other to be truly integrated.
The Naked Truth about AI in Logistics
The field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) was formed in 1956, but this past year—almost 70 years later—has brought AI to the forefront for many businesses. In a recent LinkedIn Live, Tony Wayda, JBF Consulting, and Brian Carlson, Cornerstone Edge, discussed the evolving role of AI in the supply chain and warehousing sector and explored how much of it is marketing versus factual AI applications.
Challenges and Strategies for Electric Vehicle Adoption in Freight Hauling
The shift from diesel to electric vehicles in the freight hauling industry is both challenging and strategic. This article addresses the challenges of infrastructure, route planning, and environmental factors, while highlighting the necessary strategies and investments for a successful migration to a more sustainable future.