Based on experience we know that economic conditions can have a significant impact on carrier rates. That is why we encourage shippers to consider what is going on in the economy when they put together their transportation spend management plan.
For Chicagoans, this has been a tough couple of weeks. Our beloved Chicago Bears saw their Super Bowl dreams bounce off the crossbar and the iconic Chicago-based company Sears is facing liquidation.
For the past several years, I’ve been asked by some industry publications to join their panel of experts and share some predictions for the year ahead.
With the start of a new year on the horizon, it’s time to consider some great resolutions. With 2018 having been a tough year for managing freight budgets, a whole bunch of companies are looking at the changes they need to make so that they can manage and reduce their freight costs.
How can shippers reduce their freights costs in an environment where rates are going up? We know a lot of shippers have had that question on their mind lately, especially with 2019 on the horizon. And we addressed these issues and shared some valuable insights on the webinar we hosted in conjunction with CSCMP and NASSTRAC last week.
Looking ahead to 2019, it’s pretty obvious: Freight rates aren't coming down anytime soon! But what will be different are CEO expectations.
This year I have met hundreds of executives who have told me that the Perfect Storm has really walloped their freight budgets. Many of these executives then tell me that in 2019, they want to see their company do a much better job of managing their freight costs.
