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There are many reasons to look forward to a Happy New Year. Paying more for parcel shipping isn’t one of them. Here’s a quick glance

According to various sources, Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight volumes have started to decline. Would we be correct in assuming this is a good thing for shippers? 

Even the American Association of Railroads (AAR) admit that many of the products that move via rail could move via truck instead. But that doesn’t

Lately, it seems like our company has begun to lose a bigger portion of our inventory while our goods are in transit. Do you have

Over the years, people have produced a massive body of work about how to measure 3PL performance. However, surprisingly little has been said about a

When some people say fall, they’re thinking of the season. But when we say it, we’re thinking about what’s finally happening to transportation costs across

Made In The Shade

Roses are red. Violets are blue. We’d like a colorful Favor from you. Please take a look At two suggestions we’ve made In an ongoing

Feel like you’re getting burned by parcel costs? A dollar here, a dollar there. A 5.9% “average” increase one year, a 6.9% “average” increase the

Do you feel more meaningful? You should, because as of September 2022, the term “supply chain” has become an official part of the Merriam Webster

Have you ever heard the phrase, “You get what you get, and you don’t pitch a fit”? Frequently used in elementary schools, it’s designed to

FedEx announced preliminary results before the official earnings call on Friday, September 23rd.  FedEx’s fiscal year starts on June 1st, so the latest earnings report

Now that peak season has officially started – and major parcel carriers have announced their Peak Surcharges – I’m having a huge sense of déjà

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THEY SAID IT

Notable Quotes From Around The Industry

"Everyone wants predictability – even carriers. In fact, carriers in particular want to know what to expect. Unpleasant surprises cut both ways.”

- Jeff Trombly, Clinical Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management, The University of Tennessee

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