Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 23, 2020)
- Lesli
- October 23, 2020
Learning and keeping a pulse on what’s happening in the industry is more important than ever. I’ll be participating in three upcoming webcasts focused on emerging supply chain and logistics trends and technologies: Register today and join the conversation! If you’re interested in having me speak at an upcoming virtual conference, webcast, or private customer […]
Read MoreHolistic Transportation Management: A Look Forward
- Lesli
- October 21, 2020
The transportation market, and its supporting technology, have changed dramatically over the 20+ years that I’ve been an industry analyst. The challenges transportation executives face today, as well as their needs and requirements, are very different than they were 20 years ago — and they will undoubtedly continue to change in the years ahead. The […]
Read MoreWarehouse Rates Explained
- Lesli
- October 21, 2020
Today’s warehouses are much more than static storage, they are hubs of high-speed activity. That movement requires labor, technology and a process of some kind to carry out. Ever wonder how warehouse fees are generated? Warehouses rates consist of two main components – storage and handling. Although, there are some projects that may require more […]
Read More2020: The Great Inbound Rebound
- Lesli
- October 20, 2020
Customer experience once demanded extensive outbound optimization—often leaving inbound as an afterthought. Then COVID-19 happened. Now inbound is becoming stronger than ever, and connectivity is helping. I love my job and think the intersection of technology and the supply chain, with all of its importance and global, limitless possibilities, is both interesting and intellectually engaging. […]
Read MoreTransplace Virtual Shipper Symposium 2020: Smarter is Better
- Lesli
- October 19, 2020
Like almost all conferences scheduled after February of this year, Transplace’s Shipper Symposium (originally scheduled for May) was held last week as a virtual conference. It was a half-day event with six sessions, four of them just 30 minutes long. To paraphrase Goldilocks, it wasn’t too long, it wasn’t too short, it was just right […]
Read MoreAbove the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 16, 2020)
- Lesli
- October 16, 2020
So far this year, I’ve spent over 160 hours on a bicycle, traveled 2,744 miles, and climbed almost 155,000 feet. The best statistic, however, is $26,034: the amount our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure team has raised for JDRF this year, despite all of the challenges caused by the pandemic. It’s still not too late […]
Read MoreParcel Rates and Cost Impact in Q4 and 2021
- Lesli
- October 15, 2020
COVID-19 created an entirely new small package shipping environment, especially when it comes to the hidden costs that come with annual increases in parcel rates. Not long ago parcel carriers were transporting 20-25% of their deliveries to residential addresses. By 2019, that number increased to about 50%. This year, 70% of all parcel carrier movements […]
Read MoreHow to Use Transportation Technology to Minimize Disruptions
- Lesli
- October 14, 2020
Even in normal times, transportation professionals have their hands full dealing with all sorts of exceptions and disruptions. The current COVID-19 pandemic is further magnifying those challenges. There is only one thing we know for certain: the transportation market will continue to change and transportation professionals will need to respond effectively to whatever changes lie […]
Read MoreEditor’s Pick: 9 Ways to Save Money on Truckload Shipping
- Lesli
- October 13, 2020
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post from Kuebix’s blog highlights nine ways companies can save money on truckload shipping. Keeping freight costs down while maintaining […]
Read MoreAbove the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 9, 2020)
- Lesli
- October 9, 2020
13 years. That is how long I served on our Little League board. I began when my oldest son, now a freshman in college, started playing T-ball. I coached his team, which at that age means I watched a bunch of kindergarteners run around the field chasing baseballs. I coached my son up to the […]
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