Industry Insights

The Impact of Section 232 and 301 Tariffs: Hear insights about what's happening and what's to come

We’ve heard from several clients lately who are wondering what will happen with tariffs. To get insights on this situation, we reached out to expert Carolyn Gleason, Head of the Global Regulatory Practice and International Trade Practice at McDermott Will and Emery in Washington D.C. who shared some outstanding insights. In our interview she sheds light on how the industry is reacting, what’s happening with appeals gain exemption, and what to expect for the future.

October 16, 2018

Note to CEOs (Part 5): Stop Blaming Your Transportation People - Support Them Instead!

By Mike Regan, Co-Founder

September 12, 2018

Note to CEOs (Part 4): Committed to reducing rising freight costs? What does different look like?

CEO wants to believe that their company is the exception (a.k.a. they don’t have silos), I invite them to consider some practical examples of how these silos affect companies By Mike Regan, Co-Founder

August 27, 2018

What blew your freight budget-the people or the process?

By Mike Regan, Co-Founder Initially Published in Logistics Management on August 20, 2018

August 23, 2018

State of Women in Logistics, Summer 2018

BY JEAN REGAN Since the role of women in logistics and the world is always changing, we’re providing an update on some of the new events or trends we’ve seen lately.

July 26, 2018

Note to CEOs (Part 3): Committed to reducing your rising freight costs? You must be kidding!

The increased focus on freight is putting pressure on transportation and logistics executives who are responsible for managing their company’s freight budget. By Mike Regan, Co-Founder Initially Published in Logistics Management on July 12, 2018

July 16, 2018

Note to CEOs (Part 2): Your Logistics People Can't Do It Alone. They Need Your Support!

CEOs are asking a lot of questions, and some of them are wondering, “Do we have the right people running their transportation and logistics areas?”

June 5, 2018

Heads up! Freight Could Be Delayed During June 5 - 7

It’s that time of year again. For 72 consecutive hours starting June 5, commercial motor vehicles will be inspected throughout North America as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) International Roadcheck. This year’s focus is hours of service compliance. We’re giving you this heads up since you may see shipment delays or find it more difficult to book transportation during this window. Read more about it here > And if you’re interested in other resources for managing your transportation, we encourage you to check out our Transportation Storm Center. Visit the Transportation Storm Center >

June 1, 2018

Note to CEOs: Transportation and Supply Chain Issues are Demanding a Place at the Table

When CEOs from large companies like John Deere, Tyson Foods, and General Mills publicly state that their financial performance has been hurt by increased transportation costs, it gets people’s attention.

May 14, 2018