As the saying goes, “old habits die hard.” This is especially true when transporting freight, as the economic necessity of taking loads from point to point means that legacy processes can be difficult to phase out or push to the back burner. However, no commodity is quite as precious to the day-to-day operations of trucks
There’s been a lot of discussion about AI within the supply chain, but the question is how do we apply AI in a meaningful way? Our team answers these questions on our exclusive webinar, Beyond Manual Limits. We’re joined by Mario Duckett and Emily Stratton from Transflo, and Don Everhart from FreightVana – as we
We’ve heard many times how logistics and the supply chain run like a fine-tuned engine, and for the most part this analogy is accurate. Much like an engine, there are many parts that work in sync to maintain the momentum of operations – but every engine has its points of failure. One of the biggest
Strong but shaky is a good phrase to describe the economic outlook for freight brokerages in 2023. With more businesses emphasizing supply chain efficiency to ensure streamlined operations, demand for freight broker and 3PL solutions should remain strong. With more competition and better technology, brokers and 3PLs will keep offering economical rates, dependable work, and quicker shipping
If you’re like us, you’re anxious to see what 2023 has in store for the trucking industry. After all, the past few years have been turbulent, to say the least. Transportation professionals are no strangers to the rise and fall of economic conditions over the years. Typically, when forecasting economics, one looks for a multitude
Supply chain operations from carriers and freight brokers to factors and shippers are all subject to friction occurring within the transportation industry. To address concerns such as labor shortages, slowed growth, and lack of freight visibility, professionals are turning to hyperautomation technology like Transflo Workflow AI to counteract these pain points. However, if businesses don’t partner
The supply chain has no shortage of acronyms; ELD, ACE, POD, 3PL, eBOL, ECCN, among others. And more recently a new term has joined the list, creating buzz and debate over something referred to as “5PL.” If you haven’t heard of 5PL yet, you’re not alone. A recent LinkedIn poll surveyed over 500 industry professionals and 48
As the industry’s “middlemen,” freight brokers know a thing or two about holding the supply chain together, and that’s why we continue to see an influx of new technology and software solutions built specifically around the needs of 3PL professionals. One phrase becoming more prominent each day is, “intelligent automation.” What does that mean exactly?
It was the tail-end of June, in 1969, on the brick-lined streets of New York’s West Village…A community of LGBT+ Americans and allies stood up for their rights and began an equality movement we now refer to as Pride… June (Pride Month) may be over, but the importance of diversity and human rights remains. It’s
A Story of Shortages and Price Fluctuations It starts with the turn of the key, and in a flash – potential energy is converted to kinetic energy. A distinct smell of diesel fills the air as professional drivers begin their journey – all thanks to the firing of a few cylinders beneath the hood. For