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3 Secret Freight Auditing Strategies to Cut Costs
The average cost to process a freight invoice is $14. Given the level of complexity this documentation often includes, many likely cost much more than that. It also takes…
Why Having a Great Relationship with your Forwarder Pays Dividends
Moving freight across international borders has not been an easy task over the past few years. With chaos surrounding supply chains, cultivating a close relationship with your…
Listening in on Logistics: 3Q22 Insights on UPS, FedEx & Amazon with Cathy Morrow Roberson
How did three top global logistics enterprises perform in Q3, and what can we glean from their strategies moving forward? In this episode, Scott consults with supply chain writer Cathy Morrow Roberson, aka the earnings call expert. Combining her love of research with all things supply chain, Cathy is a…
Analysis of the U.S. Bank 2022 Q3 Freight Payment Index Featuring Bobby Holland & Dr. Jason Miller
In 2021, U.S. Bank processed $37 billion in freight paymments for some of the world’s largest corporations and government agencies. Those payments and the data that accompanies them are analyzed quarterly by Bobby Holland, U.S. Bank vice president and director of Freight Data Solutions and his team…
Preparing for the Unknown – Navigating the Freight Market in 2022 & Beyond
How do you plan for your company’s air and ocean freight shipments when the one constant in the market is unpredictability? What do you do when you can only look six months into the future, and you know that what you’re predicting is unlikely to happen?
The Supply Chain Buzz for September 12th with Sebastian Bleser of Seven Senders
This may be the Buzz for September 12, but Scott, Greg and guest Sebastian Bleser, VP of Supply Chain Excellence at Seven Senders, already have their eyes on Peak Season 2022. Join the trio as they review top headlines on how the logistics world and retailers can prepare for peak. Plus, hear from Scott and Greg on the impending rail strike…
Sustainability: The Future of Freight Emission Visibility and Reduction
Everyone in the supply chain wants to be more sustainable, but it can be hard to know where to start and which actions will really move the needle. Redwood Logistics recently announced a sustainability partnership with Cloverly that will bring together flexible access to data powered by the logistics integration platform RedwoodConnect and instant…
The Supply Chain Buzz for July 25th TEKTOK Edition Featuring Karin Bursa
Customer service levels: win, lose or draw? AI and no code: worth the hype? The future of labor: robots or people? Tune in to this week’s Supply Chain Buzz: TEKTOK edition to hear Scott, Greg and Karin tackle the tough tech questions emerging from the latest supply chain headlines. Get their expert takes on the acceleration of digital transformation…
Analysis of the U.S. Bank 2022 Q2 Freight Payment Index Featuring Bobby Holland & Donovan Kirkland
In 2021, U.S. Bank processed $37 billion in freight paymments for some of the world’s largest corporations and government agencies. Those payments and the data that accompanies them are analyzed quarterly by Bobby Holland, U.S. Bank vice president and director of Freight Data Solutions and his team. The FPI report includes quarter over quarter…
Regional Parcel Carriers — Expand Your Carrier Network Beyond the Big 2
Have you added carrier diversification to your freight strategy yet? With so many new players and economic changes on the horizon, it just might be time. To answer all your burning questions about diversifying, Scott and Greg sat down with RateLinx’s Shannon Vaillancourt and Nate Endicott. Tune in to hear their expert take on overcoming common…
The Supply Chain Buzz for July 11th with Silvia Judy of JAS Worldwide
Another week, another Buzz with Scott and Greg! In this week’s episode, the fearless duo welcomes Silvia Judy, President of The Customs, Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association of Charleston, SC for an update on Southeastern port activity and labor negotiations in Germany. Plus, get Scott and Greg’s take on the relationship between nearshoring…