Mike Mulqueen, our Executive Principal of Strategy & Innovation, was recently quoted in a Supply Chain Brain article. Read his insights here.
SupplyChainBrain Interview with Mike Mulqueen and ORTEC CEO Mat Witte
Fleet Systems
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.
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.
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.
How UPS & FedEx Latest Moves May Impact Your Future Logistics Strategies
Both UPS and Fedex have substantial overcapacity in their fleets of aircraft. This is not just a matter of their pilot utilization reports but also a concern for air cargo operators and brokers. For now, UPS and FedEx are keeping quiet on their plans, but recent moves indicate that they are trying to adapt to materially lower parcel volumes and opening up space on their fleets could be low-hanging fruit.
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.
Truckload Prices Are Still Scraping The Bottom In 2023
Truckload costs—and the corresponding market prices—are still at or near the lowest threshold that the market can support. Truckload Breakeven Price Per Mile is now above $2.50 for the first time.
Trends of Top 100 For-Hire Carriers Over 20 Years
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.
Breakeven Costs of Operating a Commercial Truck
This is not the time to get too greedy, so be transparent with your best carriers and create a mutually beneficial plan.
Prices have gone up. And up. That nasty word, “inflation”, has materialized with a vengeance, and it has impacted the transportation industry.
