Join thousands of industry professionals and receive our biweekly updates.
View All Blog Posts
- Categories
- Transportation
- Sustainability
- Trends
- Guest Blogs
- Intermodal
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Seasonal
- Communications
- Customer Service
- Carrier of the Month
- Regulations
- Government
- Technology
- Infographics
- Food Safety
- Millennials
- Ecommerce
- Inventory
- Surge Capacity
- Retailers
- Dedicated
- Asset Solutions
- LTL
- Big Data
- Automation
- Women
- Consumer
- Food
- Conference
- Food Shippers of America
- Solutions
- Events
Category: Technology
61 ResultsThe Carrier Cash Flow Problem: Can Technology Help?
Trucking companies have struggled in 2019, primarily from pricing pressure on shipping rates. Salvation may come from technologies that reduce costs, mitigate risk, streamline operations, and differentiate small carriers from their larger, cash-flowing competition.
Read More3 Ways to Mitigate the Rising Costs of Last Mile Delivery
E-commerce orders continue to grow year over year, which means retailers and their logistics partners must prioritize speedy, last mile fulfillment to compete with the biggest players.
Read MoreThe 2019 ELD Deadline That No One is Talking About
Preparing for the Electronic Log Mandate (ELD) seemed all-consuming for the freight transportation industry throughout 2017 and early 2018. Today, another ELD deadline approaches, but it’s not well publicized. And this one could cause a major strain on capacity.
Read MorePredictive Analytics, Machine Learning, and AI in a Nutshell
From production planning to managing inventory levels to transportation management, technology has the potential to revolutionize supply chain networks around the world.
Read More2019 Trends in Logistics: Rise of the Machines and More
The rate of change in transportation and shipping has accelerated to meet exploding consumer demand. E-commerce has reshaped the industry in so many ways, from technology and costs to labor and consumer preferences, it can be hard to keep up. Get ready for many more changes in logistics and transportation in 2019.
Read MoreLessons from Underdogs: How to Level the Playing Field & Win the Logistics Game
In both the sports world and the business world, success doesn’t automatically come to those with the deepest pockets or best talent available. Companies that experience continued, repeatable success know it doesn’t just happen by chance.
Read MoreOnline Grocery Shopping is Here: Are You Ready to Compete?
Online grocery shopping is the next big boom for e-commerce. As consumers adapt to new and improved ways to shop, traditional retailers are focusing more on last-mile delivery, while manufacturers strive to become masters of the online grocery buying environment.
Read More3 Trends Changing the CPG Industry
The CPG industry is one of the largest in North America. While there was a time that CPG brands were “firmly attached to the local brick and mortar shelves”, new trends are changing the industry and affecting the distribution and transportation of goods.
Read MoreHow Rising Trucking Expenses are Driving Price Increases for Shippers
The trucking industry is facing a number of challenges in 2018, making it a tough year for moving freight. Rising operational costs are largely to blame. Trucking expenses are expected to rise 8% to 10% this year, and as a result, shippers’ prices are increasing as well.
Read MoreAddressing America’s Truck Parking Problem
Everyone gets frustrated when searching for parking, but when you’re driving an 18-wheeler, finding a spot to take a break or park overnight can be daunting. That’s because there are about 1.5 million truck drivers on the road at any point in time yet fewer than 400,000 available parking spots.
Read More