Other Columns
Opinion
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Autonomous Vehicles And The Transport Sector
Jun 7, 2017
My guest is Charles Edwards a management consultant at supply chain consultancy firm GRA.
Written by: editor
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The Week of May 22nd: 10 things eft's been reading
May 25, 2017
Uber freight was front and center on our radar this week. They’re going to be on-hand at the 3PL Summit in Chicago in a couple weeks time (June 14-16) along-side Otto. Just saying, might be worth checking it out.
Written by: editor
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Reducing Costs in Shipping with a Focus on Inbound Logistics Strategy
Apr 20, 2017
Shippers often forget about the possible savings through an effective inbound logistics strategy. Unfortunately, this disconnect could be costing tens of thousands of dollars and eating away at your bottom line. In addition, managing vendors and inbound logistics can feel like a lot of work for little gain, yet the possible savings by implementing an inbound logistics program can add up through th
Written by: Adam Robinson
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Autonomous Cars Driving Change in Automotive Manufacturing & Supply Chains
Nov 23, 2016
The long road to commercially available autonomous cars is almost at an end. A number of things will be changing when that happens. Chief among the changes is the way automotive manufacturers invest and sell their products.
Written by: Kelli Saunders
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What’s Big Data in Supply Chain & Logistics? Why Should I Be Looking at This Tech Trend?
Nov 16, 2016
Data reflect all the small, seemingly insignificant details of the modern world. From a review of your personal bank account spending habits to larger, more advanced processing capabilities, data evolve and expand with each passing day.
Written by: Adam Robinson
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Change
Nov 16, 2016
The American electorate shocked the country and the world with the election of Donald Trump this week. How will this affect the logistics industry?
Written by: John Wagner Jr
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The Economy isn't so Scary (but the transport industry is)
Nov 3, 2016
As mentioned in my last blog, I took part in a trade mission to Havana, Cuba. Wow, what an experience!
Written by: John Wagner Jr
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Insight from CSCMP
Oct 19, 2016
I attended the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals annual conference last week in Orlando and came away with optimism for the future
Written by: John Wagner Jr
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Politics aside, the economy improves
Aug 4, 2016
Another week and another political convention. As for the economy there is probably too much emphasis placed on the role of the President.
Written by: John Wagner Jr
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If Steve Jobs Owned a 3PL
Aug 2, 2016
Everybody knows Steve Jobs, the iconic innovator, who transformed five different industries: computers, phones, music, digital publishing and movies (Pixar). He even left his mark in brick and mortar with the Apple Stores, which have been wildly successful.
Written by: Joe Lynch
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Planning for a Profitable Retail Future at eft’s Inaugural D3 Conference
Jul 27, 2016
By Hugh Williams, managing director, Hughenden Consulting and D3 conference chair
Written by: Hugh Williams
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Celebrating Drones, Butterflies and Exceptional People
Jul 13, 2016
Hugh Williams, recent Conference Chair of the 3PL Summit & CSCO Forum in Chicago, shares his thoughts on the event.
Written by: Hugh Williams
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Logistics Leaders: Do You Know How To Drive Home The Results
Jun 8, 2016
Perhaps no other industry is more dependent on dedicated employees, capital investment, and tangible teamwork than the transportation sector. As a result, the logistics industry is blessed with a fleet of people-savvy leaders.
Written by: Keith Martino
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Why do I attend conferences?
Jun 7, 2016
When you are working in the same office week in week out, with the same view, the same coffee machine and the same desk arrangement - does it not add an air of excitement when you come in after the weekend and remember the desks were all moved around! You now have a different view from the window, a new walk to the coffee machine and slightly different perspective on the job as a whole.
Written by: Hugh Williams
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Data Trumps Delivery
May 31, 2016
Q & A – Jeff Thomas, President and CEO, Priority Dispatch
Written by: Andrea Obston
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Economic challenges continue springtime
May 18, 2016
I’m back from family vacation on the beaches of Florida and ready to dig into the latest economic and logistics news. Here is what we know.
Written by: John Wagner Jr
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Data and Drones: What’s The Future of Logistics?
May 6, 2016
Every day, thanks to new technology, we shrink the borders between countries and take a step forward in our global economy. New machinery, computing systems and mobile devices are just a few examples of what’s led to instant, around-the-clock communications and streamlined logistics processes across the planet.
Written by: Lauren Willison
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5 Misconceptions Shippers Have About Freight Brokers
Apr 27, 2016
If you often need to move goods with your shipping company, working with freight brokerages is likely a typical part of the process. As common as this collaboration is, it happens that shippers might have some misconceptions about the role and trustworthiness of freight brokers
Written by: Vic Lance
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How to Make Sure That Your Global TMS Is Truly Global
Apr 13, 2016
So you’ve decided to invest in a global transportation management system (TMS). Now do you know which key resources and criteria are needed to successfully develop and implement such a system?
Written by: Matt Manning
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7 Reasons Why 2016 is the Year of Warehouse Robots
Apr 13, 2016
The benefits to the use of warehouse robots, loading, unloading and delivery are evident. Robots do not sleep. They do not drink. They do not complain, and they do not need a paycheck.
Written by: Adam Robinson
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Tips for Riding the Rollercoaster
Mar 21, 2016
What do to when business goes up and business goes down
Written by: Andrea Obston
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The Evolving Freight Forwarding Market
Mar 9, 2016
Last week, The Elite League and Logistics Trends & Insights LLC hosted a lively Twitter chat on the changing freight forwarding market.
Written by: Cathy Morrow Roberson
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The Ti Blog: IT in the Supply Chain- Digital Strategy or Strategy for the Digital Era?
Mar 2, 2016
As the presentations and discussions progressed at EFT’s 17th CIO Forum (Amsterdam, 16th-17th February), a recurring question on the nature of supply chain operations emerged – What, in 2016, does IT mean to supply chains?
Written by: Nick Bailey
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S&OP Made Good: The Importance of Investing In People
Feb 1, 2016
Many companies still struggle to get value out of their sales and operations planning processes. They invest heavily in technology and processes to reach for S&OP’s cross-functional potential, but end up with discouraging results. For companies that truly understand the role of people in an effective S&OP process, it’s a different story. Here’s what it takes to get the people dimension right.
Written by: Hugh Williams
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Change the Way You Look at Your Business
Jan 28, 2016
Change is inevitable and it’s happening faster than ever. Over his 35+ years in the transportation industry, Chuck Moyer has learned to monitor trends in the industry and to forecast the ones that will have the greatest impact.
Written by: Andrea Obston