LTL/Truckload Services

U.K. Races to Fix ‘Critical Gaps’ in Brexit Border Plan

September 4, 2020

Boris Johnson’s officials are urgently working to avert a major border crisis when the U.K. leaves the European Union’s trade regime, amid warnings vital government IT systems may not be ready in time.

Amazon Buys Electric Mercedes Vans in Green Effort

August 30, 2020

Bloomberg

The deal is Amazon’s biggest commitment to date to cut the carbon footprint of its delivery operations in Europe.

Surviving and Thriving Amid Record Disruption

August 27, 2020

BluJay Solutions

Challenge: A customer operating on BluJay’s transportation management system experienced volume increases peaking weekly at 50% year-over-year, driven by COVID-19 and shifts in consumer demand. This created an immediate need to scale carrier procurement efforts to support increased load volumes, while keeping costs in line and meeting customer service expectations.

Walmart Cut 230 Million Tons of Emissions, With Supplier Help

August 27, 2020

Bloomberg

Walmart Inc. has cut 230 million metric tons of greenhouse gases out of its supply chain in the past three years, putting the world’s largest retailer on track to achieve its 2030 emissions goal.

Four Supply-Chain Trends Accelerated by COVID-19

August 25, 2020

Johnathan Foster, SCB Contributor

These are the local and global trends pushed forward by the pandemic — and best practices companies should adopt for long-term success.

Are We There Yet?

August 21, 2020

E2open

Here's how logistics service providers can adapt to the unexpected to better predict shipment ETAs — and create a positive impact on their end customers.

Control and Compliance Deliver $4.2 Million in Savings

August 13, 2020

Transportation Insight

Challenge: An auto parts manufacturer and distributor experienced steady growth, but decentralized processes and decision-making across 15 facilities made it difficult to monitor less-than-truckload (LTL) and parcel transportation. Poor visibility of weekly transactions slowed error response and impaired avoidance of recurring costs.

Be a Supply Chain Game Changer: Resolve Delivery Issues 10x Faster

Be a Supply Chain Game Changer: Resolve Delivery Issues 10-Times Faster

August 12, 2020

Elementum

Here's how companies like Ferrero, ABInBev and Ken's Food have found ways to resolve delivery issues and mitigate on-time penalty fees.

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Watch: How Freight Spend Reveals the State of the Economy

August 12, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Bobby Holland, vice president and director of freight data solutions with U.S. Bank, discusses the results of the firm's latest quarterly Freight Payment Index, what it means for truckers, and how it mirrors trends in the economy as a whole.

A Transport Tech Company Brings Manufacturing Back to the U.S.

August 10, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and rising overseas production costs, many American companies are thinking about returning at least some manufacturing to the United States. But XStream Trucking Inc. has wasted no time in doing just that.

LTL/Truckload Services

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) services and their impact on supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before through truckload and LTL solutions. New technologies that provide information during ground shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using truckload and LTL solutions to power their supply chains.