Freightonomics: The cold facts of the supply chain (with video)
Zach and Anthony cover the latest trends impacting the cold chain with special guest Zac Rogers. Apple Podcast Spotify Sticher Watch the video
Freightonomics: Prime Days ahead (with video)
Zach and Anthony cover the latest in the logistics industry with special guest, Zac Rogers Apple Podcast Spotify Sticher Watch the video
Freightonomics: Many mini-bids (with video)
Zach and Anthony discuss the mini-bid trend and the economic uncertainty going into 2021. Presented by Amazon Freight. Amazon Freight Apple Podcast Spotify Sticher Watch the video
Freightonomics: Leading the way (with video)
Anthony and Zach have Dr. Matt Waller, dean of Sam M. Walton College of Business, professor of supply chain management at Arkansas, on to discuss the importance of leadership in transportation, as well as how supply chains are evolving as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Presented by Amazon Freight. Amazon Freight Apple Podcast Spotify […]
Freightonomics: No days off (with video)
Anthony and Zach discuss the latest Logistics Managers’ Index results with guest Dr. Zac Rogers as well as what is driving the continued tightening of the domestic freight market. Presented by Amazon Freight. Apple Podcast Spotify Sticher Watch the video
Freightonomics: Over the hump? (with video)
Zach and Anthony go over surprising trends that are popping up going into the second half of 2020, and the headwinds facing the economy. Apple Podcast Spotify Sticher Watch the video
Freightonomics: Our actions today affect our lives tomorrow (with video)
Anthony and Zach discuss what to make of the recent recovery in volumes and what is happening today that may affect capacity later in the year as well as recent economic developments. Apple Podcast Spotify Stitcher Watch the video
Navigating the coronavirus
Zach and Anthony discuss current economic trends in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, and what’s to come.
Freightonomics: Macro Edition – How to navigate in a slow freight economy (with video)
Lead Economist, Anthony Smith takes the reigns on this macro edition of Freightonomics. He chats with a diverse panel of guests about ways to optimize performance across business areas in a sluggish freight economy. Listeners will learn how to navigate today while preparing for the future of freight. Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Watch the video
Digging into the Logistics Managers’ Index
Digging into some of the most recent LMI components.
Predicting the 2020 housing market
Market Expert Anthony Smith provides insight into the all-important housing market as 2020 gets underway.
Why is GDP not useful for looking at freight conditions in the economy?
The overall GDP number is not very useful when looking for insight into freight conditions in the economy. The U.S. economy is dominated by the service sector, which includes segments like healthcare, education and financial services. These areas make up over half of all of the economic activity in the U.S., but do not play a significant role in freight movements in the economy. As a result, as long as the service sector is healthy, the U.S. economy can continue to grow even if the production and transportation of goods is stalling.
Commentary: 2020 forecast is for a slow start, strong finish
Market Expert Anthony Smith writes about the factors that will affect the U.S. economy in 2020 and what that willl mean for business.
Commentary: Final mile deliveries are the most challenging
Market expert David Faulkenberry explains the details of final mile delivery.
Is the U.S. final mile market size $8 billion or $417 billion?
Market Expert David Faulkenberry writes about the increasingly important “final mile” and why estimates of its size vary so widely.
Meet David Faulkenberry, FreightWaves’ Final Mile Man
Meet David Faulkenberry, FreightWaves final mile market expert, who joins the company’s deep bench after a storied career at XPO Logistics, 3PD, HomeDirect, GeoLogistics and more.
The final step of the final staircase of the final mile
Sometimes, beyond the final mile there are even bigger challenges. Here’s one story:
Why you should care about the Logistics Managers’ Index
What is the Logistics Managers Index and why should you care? Anthony Smith explains:
E-commerce battles for logistical domination continue to grow
Ecommerce continues to grow and Amazon and its competitors continue to innovate and grow. Read insight into the phenomenon by Anothy Smith.
Headwinds loom for trucking and construction
FreightWaves Market Expert Anthony Smith writes about the issues impacting the U.S. housing market. As important as these issues are, they have a ripple effect on other areas of the U.S. economy, including trucking.
Consumer optimism may pull housing market through 2019
The housing market has been sliding since early 2018, but there are optimistic signals for a turnaround in 2019. Freight markets can only benefit from a strong housing market.