CSCMP's Annual State of Logistics Report
Every year CSCMP produces a report that tracks the costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. supply chain, the key trends in the...
The 2:00 Minute Warning
Time to find out: Are you a transactional or a strategic shipper?
Our message about the importance of being a strategic shipper instead of a transactional shipper is getting through. I know because I am increasingly...
What the Potential UPS Strike Means for Your Transportation Plan
This week, the Teamsters and UPS are meeting for the tenth week of negotiations. We wanted to make sure that this is on your radar, since the outcome...
Transportation Updates from Washington D.C. - Get Involved!
Over the years, we have encouraged shippers and 3PLs to get involved with standing up for issues that will impact transportation and supply chains.
The transportation Frankenstorm got you down? Cheer up! Here is how you can use it to beat your competition.
For the last several months, we’ve been talking about all the things in the transportation market that are driving budgets through the roof—but there...
Over the Next 45-60 Days, Expect Tighter Capacity as the Frankenstorm Nears its Peak!
I don’t mean to be “Dougie Downer” but two weeks ago I was a bit “shocked” when I helped organize and participate in a Perfect Storm Webinar for...
Message to CEOs (Part 2): Your Logistics People Need Support
This may be one of the more challenging Two Minutes Warnings we have issued. You see, 2018 is likely to go down as one of the most challenging years...
NOTE TO CEOs: Freight Issues Can No Longer Be an Afterthought!
Last week, I received a call from a CEO that was concerned about why his freight costs are going through the roof. He asked, “Mike, what’s happening,...
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Freight Costs Going Through the Roof? Then Ask These Three "What If" Questions
Several C-Level executives have asked me one of these two questions in the past month: Can you help me understand why my freight costs are going...
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