Parcel carrier employment in the United States is entering a period of adjustment as two important forces are taking their toll: the cooling of e-commerce growth and the forced on-shoring of low-cost importers.
For most US-based supply chain professionals, WiseTech’s acquisition of e2open raises an immediate question: who exactly is WiseTech, and what does this mean for the thousands of companies currently relying on e2open’s platform?
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.
As with each new administration, shippers must prepare for regulatory changes that could significantly impact operations. From tariffs and trade agreements to immigration policies and cybersecurity measures, the incoming administration’s approach could reshape the landscape for supply chains and shippers.
Shipping managers need to be proactive about how they utilize the shipping resources they have at their disposal and explore opportunities to spread out volume in the current and future peak seasons.
The Commercial Carrier Journal spoke to JBF’s Chris Doersen about his analysis of the truckload breakeven price.
Mike Mulqueen, our Executive Principal of Strategy & Innovation, was recently quoted in a Supply Chain Brain article. Read his insights here.
Among the issues stemming from poor appointment scheduling processes is increased driver detention. Increased detention has its consequences.
This Forbes article on the transportation management system integration market presents a 360-degree review of freight transportation software technologies from the TMS vendor, systems integrator, and customer perspective. Great read!
