It’s no surprise that over the last 20 years, the “Duopoly” of FedEx and UPS tops the list of carriers consistently over the span of time. This post shares some fun factoids and trends.
Trends of Top 100 For-Hire Carriers Over 20 Years
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How Superusers Can Make Your TMS a Success!
While choosing the right TMS is critical, having a good Superuser team is just as important to make decisions regarding how to configure the system to handle business requirements.
Insights from Manifest 2023 Supply Chain Conference
Earlier this month our team attended the Manifest 2023 Logistics Conference in Vegas. Over the course of the 3-day event, we had many conversations with colleagues and attended workshops. Here’s a break down of our key insights and themes from the conference.
Desired End State – An Insiders Guide to Acquiring TMS Technology
Far too many shippers implemented TMS technology but have not realized the full ROI estimated at the onset of the project. In many instances, the grand vision, which often includes the unification of all logistics processes under a single system, was never realized as the reality of how hard it is to transform one’s operations became apparent.
7 Ways To Run A Painless Transportation Bid
The transportation freight bid process can be complex and challenging. Here are 7 ways you can simplify the process and increase the likelihood of a successful bid.
What’s on Santa’s List From Today’s Supply Chain Leaders?
As supply chain disruptions lag on, costs continue to increase, and labor remains hard to find, we know there are more than a few things today’s supply chain leaders are hoping Santa brings them so they can be more prepared in the year to come.
Agile, Waterfall, or Wagile – How Should You Implement Your TMS?
The application of Agile to implement commercial TMS systems is an approach that should be examined and evaluated for use for your TMS implementation. However, pure Agile is not conducive to all aspects of a commercial TMS implementation. In this article we explore how a combination of Waterfall and Agile (Wagile) may be a better approach.
How Improving Appointment Scheduling Can Reduce Driver Detention
Among the issues stemming from poor appointment scheduling processes is increased driver detention. Increased detention has its consequences.
US Domestic Freight Outlook November 2022
From a shipper perspective, the softening of the US freight markets comes as a welcome relief. Contract rates, which have remained stubbornly high, have slowly begun to fall. There is still a significant delta between contract and spot rates, however market forces will put downward pressure on contract rates to close this gap over the next few months.
Get Maximum Value From Your Transportation Freight Bid
Most shippers drop the ball by not paying enough attention to the post-bid process which prevents them from capturing all of the benefits afforded to them. In our experience working with clients we’ve come up with the top 10 post-procurement activities that will help you extract maximum value from your transportation freight spend. Staying on top of these activities can be a challenge for even the most experienced teams. Don’t let these slip through the cracks and you’ll be able to incrementally improve your processes—and uncover some hidden benefits along the way.
