In the Manufacturing & Logistics IT article, On time, on target, the authors spoke with a variety of key players within the transportation management systems and services market about the scope of solutions currently available and how they can enhance operational efficiencies for today’s increasingly demanding logistics professionals. The market is now so competitive, that companies [...]
Wednesday, September 29, 2pm EST. Register Now! In this webcast, Mary Collins Holcomb, Ph.D., of the University of Tennessee, and Karl B. Manrodt, Ph.D, of Georgia Southern University will reveal the findings of Logistics Management’s annual study of logistics and transportation trends, also known as The Masters of Logistics. For nearly two decades this study has been [...]
Today’s IFW Newsletter featured an article that, as the author of a transportation management blog, I found intriguing: The impact of social media in the logistics sector. The author explains how in a field characterized by fast-paced communications and technology, in the past social contact was limited and depended on personal relationships that may have developed over many [...]
Here is a webinar that may be of interest: 3PL Update: What makes a winning 3PL relationship? A panel of experts from Georgia Institute of Technology, Capgemini Consulting, and the Supply Chain Management Review will discuss the results of their 14th Annual Third Party Logistics survey, and will provide insight on the following key points: How [...]
MSNBC has posted some up-close photos on their Photoblog of the container ship that tipped over in the Indian Ocean this week. An unfortunate situation nonetheless, but still very interesting photos. Hopefully they’ll get that oil cleaned up soon! Please visit the MSNBC.com for more photos and information on this story.
Companies who use a manual system to select freight carriers could be paying thousands more than they need to be, and not even realize it. Carriers’ delivery estimates and prices from published rating guides can sometimes be inaccurate. Representatives at the company may have certain carriers that they favor, but those may not necessarily be [...]
Danish carrier Maersk has announced a new strategy they’ll be attempting this year, in order to boost revenue: 95% on-time arrivals. The company estimates that this could boost their revenue by as much as $250 million. According to an article in American Shipper, this is mainly because: “At present, many customers use several carrier lines [...]
Have you signed up for Management Dynamics’ FREE weekly GTM Newsletter yet? As an industry professional, you know that factors influencing transportation costs are constantly changing. Accessorial charges may fluctuate based on the economic climate; carriers may change their service schedules; and as we all know, environmental conditions such as ash clouds or oil spills may [...]
American Shipper magazine, in cooperation with IHS Global Insight, has made available for free on their website a report on ocean transportation projections and analysis. This report takes a look at international containerized ocean freight volumes, factors driving growth, obstacles to growth, and key industry trends. Please download the report here: Guarded Optimism – International Containerized [...]
The ARC Advisory Group recently released a study that discussed the current state of the Transportation Management System (TMS) market. According to this study, the TMS market has prevailed despite current economic conditions, due largely in part to the increasing popularity of software-as-a-service (SaaS) models. In fact, the sale of TMS solutions in traditional software models [...]
