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The Year Ahead with Doug Waggoner

The Logistics of Logistics

Doug is the CEO of Echo Global Logistics , a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Prior to joining Echo, Waggoner founded SelecTrans, LLC, a freight management software provider based in Chicago, Illinois. About Doug Waggoner. About Echo Global Logistics.

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LTL Industry Trends and Tips for 2022

GlobalTranz

It covers macro trends in the LTL, Truckload and Managed Transportation Service sectors and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In colder months, Protect From Freeze services could add cost to your rate and time to your transit, as carriers attempt to reroute equipment to protect freight from extreme temperatures.

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Measuring Transportation Vehicle Utilization: The KPIs

SCMDOJO

In the fast-paced world of logistics, efficient transportation is paramount. To stay competitive and sustainable, businesses must maximize their transportation vehicle utilization. References: Department for the Environment, Transport and the Regions. Road Freight Transport and the Environment. Kearney, A.

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Supply Chain 2030 with Ron Crabtree

The Logistics of Logistics

TMSAElevate2023 #SupplyChainChallenges #EmployerOfChoice About Ron Crabtree Ron , CIRM, MLSSBB,CSCTA, CPOE is the founder and CEO (2002) of MetaOps & MetaExperts Inc. he is an internationally recognized expert in leading-edge business process improvement methodologies.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 23-27, 2014)

Talking Logistics

April 2014 North American Freight Numbers. The last shutdown occurred in the fall of 2002, as retailers were preparing for the Christmas holiday period. If you haven’t been preparing for this risk, ideally since the end of the last shutdown in 2002, there’s very little you can do now at the 11th hour. What’s at stake this time?

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Potential Efficiency Improvements: Vehicle Efficiency in Businesses

SCMDOJO

Evaluating the total cost of ownership, including fuel prices, maintenance requirements, and government incentives, is crucial when considering alternative fuels (Department for Transport, 2005c). Ensure trainers are experienced drivers who can effectively teach fuel-efficient techniques in real-world scenarios (DfT, 2002).

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Enhancing Logistical Efficiency: Strategies for Improvement

SCMDOJO

The freight industry operates within a complex network characterized by numerous inefficiencies. While internet-based transport exchanges offer potential, their effectiveness is still debated due to uncertainties in carrier and shipper participation. Packaging and Unit Loading Packaging plays a pivotal role in logistical efficiency.