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.
“Blue Yonder has the best pedigree of any supply chain company as it pertains to math based, predictive decision making.”
“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.
📭 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
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.
“As a shipper, if you are not utilizing technology to manage transportation functions, you are behind the curve.”
“Just about every sector of the American economy relies on trucking, and if the trucking industry ceased, many of our lives would be affected.”
There is no shortage of tech options in our industry. The reality is, some will make it, and some won’t. Being able to decipher who is real and who is not is a key question! Check out this conversation with Mike Mulqueen and Chris Jolly aka #TheFreightCoach as they discuss freight tech trends. Mike shares insights on the largest TMS companies and some of the recent mergers and acquisitions.
📭 Subscribe to the JBF Monthly Bulletin for Industry Updates DAT DRY VAN Contract Van Rates and Spot Van Rate Trends DAT Freight & Analytics reports the national average spot and contract dry van rates in September converged at $2.83 / mile. When… Read More
In this podcast episode Brad Forester and Joe Lynch discuss shipper pain points. Brad shares insights on the top 4 shipper pain points that he and the JBF team are hearing about from their customers who are large shippers. JBF… Read More
