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Is Your Logistics Chain Leaking? The IoT May Be the Answer

Is Your Logistics Chain Leaking? The IoT May Be the Answer

by Mike Rogers | Jul 24, 2017 | Blog, Logistics Outsourcing, Transportation Spend, Transportation Technology

Until a few years ago, inventory was a labor-intensive process that typically required either stopping operations for several days or bringing in a large crew to painstakingly count products overnight. These methods were heavily susceptible to human error, with end...
Why the Hell Doesn’t My LTL Invoice Match the Quote I was Given? (Part 2)

Why the Hell Doesn’t My LTL Invoice Match the Quote I was Given? (Part 2)

by Mike Rogers | Dec 18, 2016 | Blog, LTL Freight, Transportation Spend

Having invoices hit your desk that don’t jive with the quote you received can not only be frustrating, but waste your time and cost you money. In Part 1 of this post, I mentioned what I see as the 3 most common reasons for quotes not matching the final invoice you...
Why the Hell Doesn’t My LTL Invoice Match the Quote I was Given? (Part 1)

Why the Hell Doesn’t My LTL Invoice Match the Quote I was Given? (Part 1)

by Mike Rogers | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog, Freight Claims, Logistics Outsourcing, LTL Freight, Transportation Spend

The complaint I hear most often when I sit down with folks involved with shipping (and those in a higher level too) is how annoyed they get when the invoice comes and the amount is higher than the quote they received. Why does this happen and how can we stop it!...
Are You Paying 18% More By Ignoring These 3 Logistics Strategies?

Are You Paying 18% More By Ignoring These 3 Logistics Strategies?

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...
Bring Your Logistics Operation Out of the Dark with Benchmarking

Bring Your Logistics Operation Out of the Dark with Benchmarking

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...
21st Century Logistics – ‘Uber-Style’ vs. Relationships

21st Century Logistics – ‘Uber-Style’ vs. Relationships

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...
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