Monday, December 30, 2024 · Gartner Supply Chain
Establishing a top-performing dedicated fleet requires strategic relationship management, effective use of technology, and thorough benchmarking analysis. By focusing on these areas, logistics leaders can ensure their dedicated fleets remain competitive and aligned with…
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 · Jason Miller
Signs indicate gains of about 4% in rates in the first half of the year, with potential higher gains later in 2025 in an improving dry van truckload market.
Monday, October 14, 2024 · Brian Everett
As logistics and supply chain organization seek to ease the talent shortage and enhance gender diversity in the field, more companies are looking to recruit more actively from demographic groups including women.
Thursday, September 12, 2024 · SCMR Staff
As market shifts, regulatory challenges, and tech advancements reshape logistics, shippers must adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. Our research team puts context around the findings inside the 33rd Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends, and offers insight to…
Friday, July 5, 2024 · Karen E. Thuermer
Most global and domestic 3PLs faced huge challenges last year as shippers adjusted to ongoing issues related to inventory optimization and geopolitical risk. To keep pace, the top 3PLs are now amping up their collaboration with carrier partners and implementing as much…
Sunday, May 19, 2024 · John D. Schulz
The best fleets, buffeted by higher costs and now increasing environmental mandates, manage to stay ahead of competition through vision, strategy, and execution. But in the end, executives say it’s their people who make the biggest difference.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 · Marisa Brown, Senior Principal Research Lead, APQC
Prioritize based on supplier impact, and don’t forget your lower tiers.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 · Andrew Balthrop and Jonathan Phares
The trucking industry is strongly tied to overall economic performance, but the rigidity it faces from labor, equipment, and regulations make it difficult to scale up and down quickly, leading to boom-and-bust cycles.
Monday, May 8, 2023 · Grace Caza and Varun Shekhar
Hurricanes, holidays, and heightened pressures on truckload shipments during DOT Roadcheck can affect shippers’ transportation procurement. Shippers should strategize to avoid rising costs and added tendering time during disruptive events.
Monday, May 1, 2023 · John D. Schulz
As the $830 billion trucking industry prepares for what could be the first full “normal” year since the pandemic caused tidal waves in supply/demand cycles, the “best of the best” are concentrating on strategy, operations and execution. Our trucking correspondent…
Thursday, March 2, 2023 · John D. Schulz
Carrier executives continue to yearn for supply/demand equation to even out as inventory slowly rebuilds. In the meantime, capacity for fleet growth remains limited due to constraints on equipment and qualified drivers. Does this recurring news actually signal a return to normal?
Friday, January 13, 2023 · SCMR Staff
Computer vision and gesture recognition technology to be integrated into PreAct's Com system for activity monitoring, device control and spatial awareness.
Monday, May 2, 2022 · John Schulz
Leading carrier executives say a key strategy for staying on top is creating a company culture that “sets the tone for everything and everybody.” Investing in new equipment, driver training and salaries doesn’t hurt either.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 · SCMR Staff
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