Through a unique trucking partnership, the extreme discount retailer has streamlined its process, integrated new technology and cut the size of its fleet in half…
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A wave of digital disruption surfaced in the freight forwarding sector a few years ago, with startups, suppliers and even shippers using new technologies to…
We’ve seen many changes reshaping the rail, ocean and air modes that are being driven by innovations in technology and the rapid growth of the…
A point in the supply chain where two worlds collide, and where driver safety issues can germinate, the yard deserves more attention as more companies…
Operational excellence and management vision continue to drive the Top 50 trucking companies to better serve shippers and the nation. Source: logistics Mgmt
For shippers, the importance of “know your service provider” has never been more relevant. You must understand how your freight will be delivered. You are…
We take a dive into the data-dense world of freight audit and payment and discover why the keys to data management in this ever-evolving segment…
Peter Moore is dean of the Logistics Training Center and adjunct professor at Georgia College and State University in the MSCLM Graduate Program and adjunct…
New HOS tweaks top the list of regulatory changes heading into 2020. Carriers say flexibility is key to effective industry regulation covering the niche sectors…
Volumes are firming, rates are improving and shippers are enjoying plenty of truckload capacity—for now. However, this environment has left the market wondering what effect…
Shippers and carriers involved in hazmat—and in many areas regulated in transportation and distribution—need to be periodically updating themselves on any additional changes. Source: logistics…
Recent studies show that cold chain efficiency is often less than ideal, as abuses above or below the optimal product‐specific temperature range occur frequently. This…
The numbers are in, and thanks to significant merger and acquisition activity, some of the top tier players have shifted a bit. However, industry analysts…
The technology available to the cold chain networks is changing what’s possible. With spoilage rates reduced and fraud eliminated, the innovations have a compelling business…
The staff of Logistics Management (LM) is honored to present the logistics and transportation community with the results of our 36th Annual Quest for Quality…
Tight capacity, high rates, rapid e-commerce growth and a booming economy fueled an 11.45% rise in U.S. logistics costs over the course of 2018. However,…
Drivers are scarce, costs are way up and rate increases will largely fall on those shippers that don’t unclog their supply chains in this “good,…
Faced with the challenge of securing capacity in specific lanes, the iconic company broke with tradition and teamed up with Uber Freight to take a…