FreightWaves President George Abernathy talks with XPO Logistics CIO Mario Harik about using tech solutions to deliver a more efficient supply chain during Global Trade Tech
Open networks allow companies in the supply chain to nimbly handle disruptions and collaborate outside their ecosystem, project44 CEO and SAP executives say.
New Panjiva survey reveals extent of coronavirus fallout on global supply chains.
Continuous intelligent planning can help companies avoid stock outs and drive on-shelf availability.
Effective communication, great talent and good problem solving are three keys to withstanding supply chain disruptions.
Gene Seroka says the “disruption and breakdown of the global medical supply chain” during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for change in the maritime sector.
Live from the FreightWaves Carrier Summit, Andrew and Kevin host Ben Gordon, Managing Partner at Cambridge Capital and BGSA, to discuss final mile strategies, recent M&A activity and story stock SPACs.
Technology that saves time, enhances communications and facilitates social distancing puts carriers a step ahead.
SkyBitz provides the transportation and logistics industries with real-time asset tracking and data analytics from sensors and remote monitoring solutions.
Chris Hummer of Don Hummer Trucking shared insight on how his company was able to thrive during the pandemic with Heidi Boggs of McLeod Software, in a virtual technology talk on Thursday at the FreightWaves Carrier Summit.
Driver wages are holding steady during the coronavirus pandemic, but care for safety is where priority should remain, says CEO of National Transportation Institute.
Ruan Transportation quickly pivoted to adapt to changing economic conditions brought about by the coronavirus. Find out how they did it.
Veterans who work for trucking companies and trucking companies that hire veterans discover a mutually beneficial relationship.
FreightWaves’ JT Engstrom and Tenney Group’s Spencer Tenney sit down at the FreightWaves Carrier Summit to discuss reasons trucking deals are outpacing broader deal flow.
Best response time for acting on a driver application might be as short as five minutes: Crawford
Carriers looking to attract more drivers may have to get creative with recruitment, as well as consider raising pay or adding bonuses, said Rob Hatchett, president of SeatMyTrucks.
Understanding freight networks and making data-driven decisions are key for carriers to improve profitability, Garner Trucking’s CEO and KSM Transport Advisors’ president said during the FreightWaves Carrier Summit.
Workhound and Brand Outcomes executives discuss the importance of using the right metrics to measure the costs of recruiting and retaining drivers.
Reliance CEO Andrew Ladebauche and Chief Marketing Officer Brenda Wiser say that good CSA scores and a better understanding of technology’s role are keys to avoiding double-digit premium rate increases.
When full visibility of a load is combined with predictive maintenance, downtime will drop and carrier profitability will rise, experts say.
