In an environment defined by rapid policy shifts and unpredictable market behavior, logistics professionals are being called upon to do more than just move freight—they must navigate volatility, reassess sourcing strategies, and anticipate systemic disruptions.
Fleet routing solutions are very powerful, but shippers, especially those that operate in high-density secondary networks, should not assume that these solutions are infallible. There are a variety of factors that come into play that reduce the efficacy of a solver.
Modern logistics is about using real-time data, predictive intelligence, and smart automation to turn complexity into opportunity. Shipium is one company doing just that.
With rates rebounding and carrier reliability stretched thin, more shippers are asking: Should we take control with a private fleet? Chris Dorsen and Adam Gray share their insights on the benefits, cost structures, and tactical use cases of shipper-owned private fleets.
Given the prediction of sustained growth in the industry, it’s safe to assume investment in TMS and logistics software will continue in the years to come. What does this mean for logistics leaders who are tasked with ensuring their technology and systems ecosystem is durable and low risk?
The NMFC system will undergo a significant update in July. While there are potential savings for more dense shipments, the combined effect of LTL classification changes and tariffs results in substantial cost increases.
If you’ve spent more than five minutes in a supply chain meeting, you’ve probably played an unintentional game of buzzword bingo. Over the past decade, we’ve cycled through many different buzzwords, but now my personal favorites are having their moment: resilience and antifragility.
Sophisticated shippers capture and prioritize business requirements as a key input into their TMS vendor selection process. Most shippers rely too heavily on 3rd party industry analysis that can’t identify the specific functional requirements that can enable them to more precisely down-select one or more TMS software vendors.
JBF CEO Brad Forester, along with Tony Wayda, and Chris Doersen, attended the Manifest 2025 in Las Vegas. This show brought together the most comprehensive ecosystem of innovation and transformation in supply chain and logistics.
After implementation, shippers can continue to extract value from their TMS investment, meet cost reduction goals, and drive ongoing supply chain improvements through strategic analysis and optimization.
