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For Many, the Annual Freight Bid Season is Not “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

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Tis the season to be jolly – unless you are overwhelmed with the many tasks traditionally associated with the annual freight Request for Proposal ( RFP ) season. However, the reality is that contracted freight is actually a promise – not a binding agreement. Flexibility to schedule rate bid events based on business needs.

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What’s Next for The Freight Market with Chris Pickett

The Logistics of Logistics

Joe Lynch and Chris Pickett discuss what’s next for the freight market. Chris is the Chief Operating Officer at Flock Freight , a technology company that is on a mission to solve the US trucking industry’s wasted capacity problem. in Logistics from MIT, and an MBA from Georgia Tech.

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Supply Chain Digitization Gains Favor as Disruptions Continue

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Shippers, despite all obstacles, are expected to reduce freight spending, drive efficiency, and improve customer service every year with incremental improvements year-over-year. Due to this awareness, freight sourcing is receiving increased interest from shippers. Ease of use is also essential.

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We Should Not AI Stupid

Supply Chain Shaman

He shared that he worked for a freight forwarder providing supply chain planning services for a major retailer. Of the 114 balance sheet metrics tested in work with the statisticians at Georgia Tech, operating margin improvement has the highest correlation to market capitalization. I asked if he had tested the models by backcasting.

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Greenscreens: Benchmarking for Shipper Success with Matt Harding

The Logistics of Logistics

Matt is Chief Technology Officer at Greenscreens.ai , a freight-tech company on a mission to rock the freight world through accurate predictions, actionable insights and cutting-edge technology. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering with Honors from Georgia Tech and a Master of Engineering in Logistics from MIT.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 4 – 10)

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Add in soaring air freight costs, and the fruit will not only be hard to find, but incredibly expensive. Gatik’s self-driving trucks to haul Georgia-Pacific goods to Sam’s Clubs. Waymo is integrating Uber Freight, the ride-hail company’s truck brokerage, into the technology that powers its autonomous big rigs.

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Key Takeaways from TMSA Elevate with Trey Griggs

The Logistics of Logistics

Trey Griggs and Joe Lynch discuss key takeaways from TMSA Elevate, a conference held in Savannah, Georgia on June 11, 12, and 13. Trey was an emcee for TMSA Elevate, a conference held in Savannah, Georgia on June 11, 12, and 13.

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