Delivering on the Customer Promise: Lessons from CSCMP 2016
Many of the top supply chain executives gathered in Orlando, Florida the last week of September for the annual Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals conference. Discussions focused on...
View ArticleTop Trends Affecting Mobile Fueling
Although mobile fueling as an option for fleets isn’t new, some new trends are raising awareness of the solution among owners and operators. Mobile fueling, also known as on-site fueling, is a service...
View ArticleHow Supply Chains Are Exceeding the E-Commerce Challenge
Exponential growth in online sales is forcing retailers and their suppliers to employ strategies that will eventually help them take full advantage of the trend. E-commerce has been the fastest growing...
View ArticleCo-opetition: How Companies Use Asset Sharing to Overcome Logistics Challenges
Like most forward-thinking concepts in the supply chain space, the idea of “shared networks,” the “Uberization” of freight, and the optimization of the nation’s truckload capacity have been discussed...
View ArticleLEAN implements safety and efficiency in the Oil & Gas industry
A safe work environment is larger than the Safety Department. Creating a LEAN culture of continuous improvement as a method of driving results and sustainability has a strong connection to a safe and...
View ArticleThree Refrigerated Truck Solutions for Summer
In summer 2016, the transportation information provider DAT Solutions, found that demand for refrigerated trucks suddenly spiked for weeks in a row, leaving some fleet managers out in the cold due to...
View ArticleValue Added Services Bring Supply Chain Flexibility
Evolving consumer behaviors dramatically impact the way retailers deliver products. From clothing, to cars, to computers, consumers want customized products, as quickly as possibly. This means more...
View ArticleReduce Business Risk and Expense through Fleet Leasing
Navigating the new normal of uncertainty in the trucking market requires embracing new strategies. For many fleet owners seeking to reduce risk and expense, that means considering leasing as an...
View ArticleTop 3 Tips to Manage Seasonality in your Food & Beverage Supply Chain
Every supply chain is subject to the vagaries of fickle consumer demand and seasonal ups and downs. But, when it comes to stocking store shelves and freezers, managing seasonality in the food supply...
View Article3 Reasons to Buy Pre-Owned Refrigerated Trucks Now
So far in 2017, the demand for refrigerated trucks has been increasing. In mid-May, the national average spot market rate for refrigerated trucks moved higher, according to DATTM Trendlines, all while...
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