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How can I determine whether my carriers are living up to their service guarantees?      One thing’s for sure: You shouldn’t wait until you’ve received a lot

Spring has sprung — and so has the latest version of the Cowen/AFS Freight Index. Here’s a quick look at some of the most telling

Each year, dictionaries add countless new expressions (hello “dad bod”) or new definitions for old terms.    The logistics lexicon is also evolving, which is why

The pollen count’s not the only thing that’s higher this month.  On April 11, UPS rolled out an increased fuel surcharge that’s remarkably similar to

In an earlier blog post, you said, “Take the time to audit your carrier invoices, and be sure to carry a fine-toothed comb.” Two questions:

We may not be willing to share our Easter candy. But we’d be more than “hoppy” to pass along some helpful insights from our parcel

It’s almost final exam time for many college students across the country, and we just know you’ve got some serious FOMO. But never fear. AFS

Say goodbye to long lags between fuel price dynamics and updated UPS fuel surcharges. Earlier this month, UPS announced plans to reduce the time it

Did you feel an extra pinch this St. Patrick’s Day? It may not have been because you weren’t wearing green.  On March 17, FedEx released

If Hollywood made supply chain disaster movies, it wouldn’t have to look far for inspiration. Over the past two years, our industry has been rocked

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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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