This blog post is written by our Director of TranzAct International, John Neal. Recently I was asked by a colleague, “Will EDI die out?” My response was: “Of course, but not yet”. Back in 1981, I joined the Transportation Data Coordinating Committee (TDCC) Industry Action Group as a representative of the National Association of Freight Payment Banks. We worked together to advance a set of standards under the following ground rules:
One of the things we have highlighted over the years is the need for transportation professionals to stay abreast of what is happening in the transportation industry. It is in that spirit that we want to note that the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) recently has amended the NMFC rules for reporting concealed freight damage.
Shippers tend to retain a freight audit and payment company for a long time, which means choosing the right one is a big deal.
In 2002, I spoke at a supply chain forum for Presidents and CEOs. Since there was a labor dispute going on at the ports on the west coast at the time, I asked a hypothetical question: “What would happen if the west coast ports shut down, and you were not able to get products delivered in a timely manner?” Thirteen years later, this hypothetical question has become a reality for many companies.
