by Mike Rogers | Nov 8, 2016 | Blog, Logistics Outsourcing, Transportation Spend
Today, more than ever, having a Logistics Strategy is important, not only for the bottom line but for your customer’s experience when dealing with your company.Recently I spoke with, Ron, an executive at a midsize electronics manufacturing company and he asked me a...
by Mike Rogers | Nov 2, 2016 | Blog, Logistics Outsourcing, LTL Freight
Retailing has changed a lot in the past 10 years, and there is pressure for companies to constantly be looking for ways to do better, sell more, and cut costs. Not surprisingly, some of this focus on performance and cost savings gets placed squarely onto suppliers and...
by Mike Rogers | Sep 14, 2016 | Blog, Logistics Outsourcing, Transportation Spend, Transportation Technology
There are few objective ways a shipper can really know how well their logistics operations is doing on its own. Since every company’s products and distribution requirements are unique, there’s no standard scorecard that says if your logistics costs are under $X, then...
by Mike Rogers | Aug 15, 2016 | Blog, Logistics Outsourcing, Transportation Spend
With the introduction of countless online shipping websites and ‘Uber-style’ apps, shopping for freight rates is easier than ever for companies of all sizes. These new technologies clearly provide some benefits. With a fast online search anyone can find both capacity...
by Mike Rogers | Jul 26, 2016 | Blog, Logistics Outsourcing, Transportation Spend
Operating any company requires a lot of strategic decision making, especially when it comes to hiring talent for specialized job roles like those in logistics and the supply chain. Talented employees are hard to find in the logistics space. Each new hire a company...
