One of the biggest challenges to large-scale mobile rollouts is consistent use by the workers in the field. Unfortunately, it’s not unusual to hear that companies have mobile initiatives that are struggling or stalled because they cannot get their mobile workers or drivers to consistently use their mobile applications. While as leaders and managers we can talk about the business benefits of mobile technology, many field workers are slow to… Continue reading
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Not every surprise is a good one—especially when your customers, shipments, and transportation are concerned. But you can develop a comprehensive truckload plan so you’re prepared to handle just about anything. Here’s a simple formula that many successful shippers already use as a truckload strategy in any market environment.
Core Carrier +1 (or CC+1 for short).
Here’s how it works for companies that prefer to have both asset… Continue reading
A lot has happened in the LTL industry the past few years, with some carriers exiting the market and others struggling. But a lot has stayed the same too, such as the pricing model for LTL shipments, which is still predominantly based on the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) schema established in 1936. And this pricing model, which is somewhat complex, tends to confuse a lot of shippers, as I… Continue reading
All eyes are on Mexico as the cost of manufacturing in China rises, forcing businesses to rethink their global sourcing strategies. Companies that once flocked to China because of its massive pool of cheap labor and attractive government incentives are now finding themselves at risk of losing the advantages that brought them to China in the first place. A number of factors are to blame: a diminishing population of low-cost… Continue reading
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Guest Commentary: Considerations When Evaluating Supply Chain Visibility Solutions
Earlier this year, I put together a short list of “Big Box” retailers to evaluate for an upgrade to my entertainment system. As I visited each retailer and discussed my criteria and timeframe with them, it became very clear that two of the three retailers did not have a true end-to-end supply chain visibility solution within their company’s technology framework. Gaining access to accurate information was a painful experience for… Continue reading
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