ELD Checklist for Carriers
With the final ELD implementation date approaching (December 16, 2019) it is important for carriers to be ready. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)… Read More »ELD Checklist for Carriers
TMS – What is It and Why You Need One
Modern supply chains operate differently than previous ones. Each operation requires maximum efficiency and effectiveness for you to provide top-level customer service as well as… Read More »TMS – What is It and Why You Need One
3 Characteristics of Modern Logistics Providers
Business operations have changed dramatically over the years – especially in regards to logistics. Before the modern internet age, operations like supply chains and logistics… Read More »3 Characteristics of Modern Logistics Providers
5 Factors to Help Achieve Supply Chain Efficiency
Supply chain waste is costing companies (and ultimately consumers) billions of dollars each year. According to a study done in the United Kingdom, by Zencargo, these… Read More »5 Factors to Help Achieve Supply Chain Efficiency
The DOT is Considering Mirrorless Trucks
On October 10, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) for removing traditional rearview and side mirrors… Read More »The DOT is Considering Mirrorless Trucks
The U.S. Will Stay in the UPU
In September 2019, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) convened its 3rd Extraordinary Congress in Geneva, Switzerland to discuss changing its terminal dues regulation policy. The… Read More »The U.S. Will Stay in the UPU
Four Methods to Optimize Logistics Planning
Logistics managers are always looking for ways to optimize their logistics planning. They want to save money or provide better service; many are looking for… Read More »Four Methods to Optimize Logistics Planning
Six Traits of Highly Effective Supply Chain Managers
Stuck between the proverbial rock and hard place, Supply Chain Managers, or SCMs, are often put in the difficult position of refereeing between the needs… Read More »Six Traits of Highly Effective Supply Chain Managers
How to Manage Relationships
Relationships are complicated – especially in logistics. There are many different types and each one requires you to act differently than the others. Vertical relationships,… Read More »How to Manage Relationships
How Supply Chain Visibility Can Overcome Costly Disruptions
One of today’s largest cost-increasing issues for companies is supply chain disruption. Each year, companies pay millions of dollars in fees for problems like order… Read More »How Supply Chain Visibility Can Overcome Costly Disruptions