The RFP isn’t broken. Your process is! In this webinar moderated by Marney Edwards of Loadsmart, industry experts Rush Feldhacker of Metafora and Dennis Heppner of JBF Consulting discuss why the annual RFP is going extinct.
Transportation
3 Reasons Why Freight Tech Fails – Logistics of Logistics Podcast
Check out this lively conversation with Joe Lynch and Michael Wolf, JBF Client Engagement Director, on this latest episode of the Logistics of Logistics Podcast. They discuss why freight tech fails and what can be done to improve the situation.
Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics
“The old way of doing business, where a carrier has to commit to providing capacity (on a lane) for an entire year is not working anymore. There is a need for a nimble, continuous bidding process.” says Mike Mulqueen quoted in today’s Forbes article ‘Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics’ by Steve Banker.
How a Transportation Management System Can Be a Catalyst For Change
“The ‘burning platform’ is the key to drive the motivation needed to embark on a successful change journey.”
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: February 28, 2022 Update
📭 Subscribe to the JBF Monthly Bulletin for Industry Updates OCEAN CONTAINER RATES (Asia to US) As we watch the global ocean container situation unfold, there are a few interesting backstories to keep an eye on: 1. End to End Solutions… Read More
JBF Consulting + Metafora Partner to Meet the Needs of Shippers and 3PLs
JBF Consulting and Metafora are partnering up to deliver smart TMS solutions across the shipper and 3PL world. Supply chain has never before been such a headline maker. With uncertainty of estimated delivery dates and production timelines slipping, shippers are… Read More
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.
When it Comes to Supply Chain Management a Foundation is …Well, Foundational
“A solid foundation, whether building a house or implementing logistics technology, is critical to success.”
Transportation Management Systems Satisfaction Survey Insights
“As a shipper, if you are not utilizing technology to manage transportation functions, you are behind the curve.”
Trucks Move the American Economy
“Just about every sector of the American economy relies on trucking, and if the trucking industry ceased, many of our lives would be affected.”