Why should a European transportation management system (TMS) differ from a US TMS? Because geography and demographics demand it.
There are more than 40 countries in Europe, of which the 27 member countries of the European Union (EU) form an area that is less than half the size of the US, but with a population that is 50% larger – not to mention 23 official languages! And while the… Continue reading
The traditional definition of a private fleet is a fleet of vehicles owned by a company to conduct business. When supply chain folks hear the term they tend to think of a fleet of large trucks with trailers hauling goods from the manufacturer’s distribution center (DC) to the retailer’s DC. But other types of fleets exist as well: smaller trucks used to install new products for project-based supply chains; maintenance vans… Continue reading
This past weekend President-elect Obama outlined his economic recovery plan in a radio address. One of the key pieces of his plan is to “make the single largest new investment in our national infrastructure since President Eisenhower established the Interstate Highway System in the 1950s – creating millions of jobs and compelling states to act quickly and make smart investments.“ Unfortunately, making smart investments quickly is not something government… Continue reading
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Guest Commentary: Single-Minded Procurement Losing Ground in Europe
During tough economic times, long established practices tend to come under scrutiny as companies search for ways to gain a competitive edge. This is one reason why freight managers in Europe are reviewing a practice that has been part of their industry for many years: allocating all the cargo in a lane or other operational areas to a single carrier.
Another approach is to employ multiple carriers in each… Continue reading
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