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.
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Listen and Learn: A Curated List of Top Supply Chain Industry Podcasts
Discover the latest and greatest in supply chain and logistics insights with JBF Consulting’s curated list of the Top 150 Podcasts for Supply Chain Leaders. New for 2024, we present to you the ones that consistently deliver fresh, engaging content.
Data Quality & Trust Take Center Stage at Manifest 2024
Recently, the JBF Consulting team, including myself, Tony Wayda and Mary Wayt , had the opportunity to attend Manifest 2024 in Las Vegas. Here are the key insights that captured our attention.
JBF Freight Transportation Bulletin #46
In this Issue:
Let’s Meet up at Manifest:2024
When Do Shippers Need TMS Optimization?
Financial Transparency Matters When Evaluating Logistics Technology
Pros & Cons of Cloud-Based TMS
New JBF Sentiment Ratingâ„¢ Guides
🎙 AI Impact and Effective TMS Implementation
JBF Reporter Industry Updates
3 Ways Intermodal Freight is the Eco-Friendly Solution to Freight Volatility
Increasing use of railroads in moving freight has a moderating effect on volatility. Focusing rail on long distance hauls where it clearly has fuel economy advantages, while getting trucks to do the first and final mile hauling, has the potential to minimize freight supply and demand troughs. A more stable and predictable freight system using both rail and truck means lower operating costs for all.
FreightTech Reality Check: Insights on AI Impact and Effective TMS Implementation
Brad Forester sits down with Joe Lynch, host of The Logistics of Logistics podcast to talk about the FreightTech market, focusing on the impact of AI and machine learning, and strategies for implementing logistics technology.
Navigating the TMS Landscape: Why Cloud-Based Transportation Management is Worth Considering
Choosing between cloud-based and on-premise TMS solutions can be a complex decision that depends on several factors. This article compares and contrasts cloud-based and non-cloud-based TMS to help you identify which is best for your organization.
How Do Shippers Know When They Need Sophisticated TMS Optimization?
Here are the four factors that can be used to identify those shippers that will truly benefit from this capability. A shipper does not need to have all 4 attributes, but they do need to have both a minimum freight spend and at least one other characteristic to make optimization beneficial.
How Can Liquor Help With Your Labor Challenges?
What’s one topic most industries can relate to each other about? Labor. No matter the industry, labor is a challenge. Logistics experts Brad Forester, founder and CEO of JBF Consulting, and Brian Carlson, Principal at Cornerstone Edge met for a short LinkedIn Live discussion on the topic.
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.