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.
JBF Freight Transportation Bulletin #46
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3 Ways Intermodal Freight is the Eco-Friendly Solution to Freight Volatility
Increasing use of railroads in moving freight has a moderating effect on volatility. Focusing rail on long distance hauls where it clearly has fuel economy advantages, while getting trucks to do the first and final mile hauling, has the potential to minimize freight supply and demand troughs. A more stable and predictable freight system using both rail and truck means lower operating costs for all.
FreightTech Reality Check: Insights on AI Impact and Effective TMS Implementation
Brad Forester sits down with Joe Lynch, host of The Logistics of Logistics podcast to talk about the FreightTech market, focusing on the impact of AI and machine learning, and strategies for implementing logistics technology.
Navigating the TMS Landscape: Why Cloud-Based Transportation Management is Worth Considering
Choosing between cloud-based and on-premise TMS solutions can be a complex decision that depends on several factors. This article compares and contrasts cloud-based and non-cloud-based TMS to help you identify which is best for your organization.
How Do Shippers Know When They Need Sophisticated TMS Optimization?
Here are the four factors that can be used to identify those shippers that will truly benefit from this capability. A shipper does not need to have all 4 attributes, but they do need to have both a minimum freight spend and at least one other characteristic to make optimization beneficial.
How Can Liquor Help With Your Labor Challenges?
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.
Fleet Solutions: Insights from the Descartes Innovation Forum
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.
JBF Freight Transportation Bulletin #45
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.
JBF Freight Transportation Bulletin #44
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
The #1 Mistake Shippers Make When Implementing a TMS
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.
