Winning the LTL Pricing Games
For shippers in the U.S., competing for reasonable LTL pricing can feel like “The Hunger Games” — a fight against overwhelming odds. To come out on top, you must be able to separate fact from fiction...
View ArticleThe Evolution of Trucking & Responding to COVID-19 at U.S. Xpress with Justin...
The latest episode of the Freightvine podcast finds host Chris Caplice chatting with Justin Harness, Chief Revenue Officer at U.S. Xpress, about the radical transformation of the trucking industry...
View ArticleGetting Started with Supply Chain Network Modeling
A company’s ability to evaluate multiple “what-if” scenarios and make rapid decisions with a high level of confidence is what keeps supply chains moving during disruptions like COVID-19. But what do...
View ArticleA Big Picture Approach to Optimizing Packaging Costs
Your packaging material suppliers can be useful resources to lean on when optimizing your material spend. But a more holistic perspective on your packaging needs and supply chain network can yield more...
View ArticleKeep Your Shipments Going With Fewer Trucks
The last four months have been tough on freight transportation. Specifically in India, we witnessed a combined surge in demand for essential products with a shortage of trucks – and, most critically,...
View ArticleClosing the Gap Between Tactical S&OP and Operational Execution
A sales and operations planning (S&OP) process has its limitations. Forcing an S&OP process to close the gap between tactical planning and day-to-day operations too often leads to compromised...
View ArticlePivot from B2B to B2C with Retail-Optimized Packaging
Supply chains have been front and center since the start of COVID-19. As cases spiked and state governments started rolling out stay-at-home orders, consumers stocked up on shelf-stable food, toilet...
View ArticleDemand Planning & Forecasting During COVID-19 [Webinar]
Last month, Chainalytics’ Neelesh Asati moderated a panel discussion on demand planning and forecasting during COVID-19 hosted by Logistics Insider. It was an engaging conversation between supply chain...
View ArticleHow COVID-19 Has Affected U.S. Trucking Rates—Will it Last?
It almost goes without saying: A lot has changed as a result of COVID-19. But what about freight transportation rates? How has the global pandemic impacted the trucking market? And what can shippers...
View ArticleIs the Last Mile Ready to Deliver the COVID-19 Vaccine?
All over the world, scientists are closing in on a vaccine for COVID-19. The disease that has plagued the world for the past eight months has at least six vaccines undergoing final phase three trials....
View ArticleParcel Shipping: 3 Steps to a More Accurate E-Commerce Network Model
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to elevate the importance of e-commerce channels. If your company has navigated through the initial supply and demand fires and is looking to get ahead of...
View ArticleTest E-Commerce Packaging to Mitigate Shipping Hazards
As COVID-19 accelerates the rise of online sales, the specialized role of e-commerce packaging becomes harder than ever to ignore. Beyond presenting your product to the consumer, e-commerce packaging...
View ArticleWarehouse Design: What’s the best layout for speed?
Many warehouses and fulfillment operations are being stress-tested as a result of COVID-19. If your warehouse is laid out in a classic aisle pattern, your fulfillment efforts may not be as efficient as...
View ArticleKeeping up with Walmart: How to improve OTIF fulfillment rates
After first requiring suppliers to do a better job meeting must-arrive-by dates for order fulfillment back in 2017, Walmart is insisting on much stricter OTIF rules starting this week. Walmart’s...
View Article5 Ways to Improve Your Customer’s Out-of-Box Experience
When virtually any category of consumer product is eligible for the “unboxing video” phenomenon, you need to create unique out-of-box experiences (OOBE) to surprise and delight your customers. The...
View ArticleSupply Chain Resilience Strategies for Asia in the COVID-19 Era and Beyond
As companies have figured out how to conduct business during the pandemic, most supply chain leaders have had to adapt to new business realities as they look towards the future. The coronavirus...
View ArticleWarehouse Design: How to Extend the Life of Your Facility
For many companies, COVID-19 has put enormous pressure on existing storage and fulfillment centers. If this sounds about right, you might be wondering if you should invest in a new or bigger or better...
View ArticleMicro Fulfillment Centers: All Hype or an Effective E-Commerce Strategy?
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View ArticleSurviving 2020’s Peak Season: A Complete Guide for Late Starters
It’s right around the corner, and you’d better have a plan if you’re looking to make it through. Our own Bryan Wyatt spoke with Danny Barfield from eTrac on their The Final Mile podcast about what...
View ArticleEngaging Executives to Drive S&OP Performance
The benefits of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) are well known — e.g., improved forecast accuracy, lower working capital, better customer service, and higher EBITDA. Unfortunately, for many...
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