What’s one topic most industries can relate to each other about? Labor. No matter the industry, labor is a challenge. Logistics experts Brad Forester, founder and CEO of JBF Consulting, and Brian Carlson, Principal at Cornerstone Edge met for a short LinkedIn Live discussion on the topic.
Key areas of focus from the recent Descartes Innovation Forum included a customer engagement platform enabling on-demand delivery tracking, a mobile solution for driver safety training, and integrated route planning considering drivers’ HOS with Geotab ELDs.
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.
Industry Update Welcome to Edition #44 of the JBF Bulletin! Q4 Industry Update Energy – WTI Oil/Diesel Prices Truckload – Tender Rejection Index Truckload – Contract vs. Spot Rate Spread US Trucking – Stock Performance BONUS: ORTEC 2023: Five Key… Read More
When it comes to implementing a transportation management system (TMS), a critical mistake many shippers make is setting the implementation budget and timeline based on a software vendors’ average implementation duration estimates.
ORTEC’s latest contributions to the logistics field spotlight their move to predictive analytics and specialized cloud solutions. This installment of the JBF Sentiment Rating series provides analysis that sheds light on how these capabilities could significantly improve routing efficiency and customization for North American operators.
Welcome to Edition #43 of the JBF Bulletin! Top stories: A Warning to Software Founders Everywhere (and to the shippers who use the software) Latest Developments & Trends from Trade Disputes and AI Robots The Road Ahead for Now-Defunct Freight… Read More
Choosing a new technology platform involves more than just design and build phases; the importance of rigorous testing, influenced by various factors such as customer requirements and available resources, cannot be underestimated for a successful implementation.
Welcome to Edition #42 of the JBF Bulletin! Top stories: Truckload Prices Still Scraping The Bottom In 2023 | Unpacking FourKites’ Vision for Connected Supply Chains: A Recap of the 2023 Visibility Conference | Cleveland Team Meetup | Estimating TMS Implementation Duration And Budget | 7 Ways To Run A Painless Transportation Bid | The Latest Cool Project JBF is Working On in Supply Chain Strategy Development
The FourKites Visibility Conference 2023 focused on a connected ecosystem resonates with the current demands of global supply chains. While FourKites is clearly innovating and expanding its offerings, it’s crucial to keep an eye on how they balance adding value to clients without stepping on the toes of traditional TMS providers.
