Supply Chain Management

Budgeting | Supply Chain Management | Business Intelligence | SME (Subject Matter Expert)

Tucker’s finance operations buoy exceptional client service

Greg Tucker bundles finance with great carrier relationships, stable operations, and client advocacy to deliver on his promise to customers: exception...

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Logistics Management | Supply Chain Management | Freight Costs | 3PL | Business Intelligence | LTL

Why transactional isn’t the way to go when approaching your logistics

Comparing transactional LTL shipping to a freight management solution comes down to a one-day-at-a-time versus long-term approach to your logistics op...

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Logistics Management | Supply Chain Management | TMS | Transportation Management System

Why connect to a TMS: the API question

The path to a fully integrated TMS is easier than you think. We'll help you weigh the pros and cons (well, if we can find any) of connecting to our tr...

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Logistics Management | Supply Chain Management | Business Intelligence

Situation Files #8: Leveraging good data and smart people to fix a problem shipment

How we found a lost shipment and fixed it in record time Shipping. It’s all about the specifics. An object of specific dimensions and specific weight ...

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Logistics Management | Supply Chain Management

The human touch in logistics: why it’s so pivotal

Ever bought an artisanal onion? Or bespoke pants? Or a homemade cake? Your typical, garden-variety human gets on some level that a thing tends to be “...

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Supply Chain Management | Freight Costs | Business Intelligence | LTL

The LTL market is evolving – how to open the door to efficiencies

Supply chains across the US have been in disarray since Yellow Corp announced its bankruptcy earlier this year. LTL shipping changed overnight. Simple...

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Budgeting | Supply Chain Management | Freight Costs

Planning your 2024 supply chain? Here are some key ideas to consider

We’re just a few short months away from the end of 2023. With the crazy season just around the corner, there’s a good chance that you and your team, r...

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Dropshipping | Supply Chain Management | Consumer Goods | Consumer Demand

Situation Files #7: Simplifying a supply chain with clear communication

How we helped a client save 5 hours a week on delivery negotiations There are plenty of situations in supply chain management where good working relat...

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Transportation Models | Supply Chain Management | Core Values | SME (Subject Matter Expert)

Post: Superior TL combines human touch with service-over-price mindset

Jim Post, VP of Truckload Operations and Development, pairs decades of experience with a seasoned logistics team to tailor time-proven solutions. Most...

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Pricing | Transportation Models | Supply Chain Management | Freight Costs

Situation Files #6: Busting counter-productive habits

How we identified two key changes that could save a company $150k per year on freight

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Pricing Strategy | Supply Chain Management | Freight Costs | Shipping

Situation Files #4: Taking the sting out of a difficult carrier negotiation

How IL2000’s freight claim negotiation saved a customer $325 on one disputed shipment

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