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- Steve Huntley
- October 7, 2024
Less-than-truckload shipping is a cost-effective way for businesses to deliver freight without paying for an entire...
- Steve Huntley
- September 30, 2024
Dealing with logistics contracts may take a lot of your time, but ignoring their finer details can cost you money....
- Steve Huntley
- September 23, 2024
When it comes to cost, shipping speed, and safety, there are benefits to both LTL shipping and parcel shipping, but one...
- Steve Huntley
- September 16, 2024
Damaged freight is par for the logistics course, but swift action can protect your bottom line. All freight claims are...
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Is 5PL the Future of Logistics? 3PLs have been aro
- Steve Huntley
- September 3, 2024
3PLs have been around for more than 50 years. 4PLs are much more modern, and 5PLs have taken the increased technology...
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Are Private Equity Firms the New Logistics Players,
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- Steve Huntley
- August 26, 2024
A look at how PEFs may be an important new direction for transport logistics Private equity firms (PEFs) have been part...
- Steve Huntley
- August 19, 2024
For years, businesses have relied on less-than-truckload (LTL) and full-truckload (FTL) shipping to get their goods to...
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How Visibility Clears Up Logistics Visibility is t,
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- Steve Huntley
- August 12, 2024
Visibility is the best way to make your supply chain more efficient — you have to see what’s not working to fix it....
- Steve Huntley
- August 5, 2024
Promising convenience and an on-demand ethos, the spot shipping market is on the rise. What does this mean for...
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6 Supply Chain Risks and How to Prepare for Them Y,
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- Steve Huntley
- July 22, 2024
Your supply chain can be unexpectedly disrupted at any point from production to warehouse to the last mile, but there...
- Steve Huntley
- July 15, 2024
Although transportation management systems are supposed to make your life easier, some might not show you the entire...
- Steve Huntley
- July 8, 2024
FTL shipping has a different pricing structure than LTL, but does that mean it has to be more expensive? Every business...
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The Importance of TMS Implementation A transportat,
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- Steve Huntley
- July 1, 2024
A transportation management system gives your logistics department 24/7 awareness of domestic and international...
- Steve Huntley
- June 18, 2024
With logistics costs on the rise, choosing the right LTL carrier is an important way to save money on shipping while...
- Steve Huntley
- June 14, 2024
In the ever-changing world of logistics operations, businesses of all sizes must be aware of trade regulations,...
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Is Google the Next Logistics Leader? From key inve
- Steve Huntley
- June 3, 2024
From key investments to semi-clandestine meetings, Google has shown interest in logistics for several years now. What...
- Steve Huntley
- May 20, 2024
The transportation logistics sector is full of two things: activity and acronyms. Here are some of the most common...
- Steve Huntley
- May 13, 2024
Logistics spending in America has risen more than 11% in the last year. This guide will help your shipping department...
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The 4 Must-Have Logistics Technology Capabilities,
LTL, Contract Negotiations, Shipping Partners
- Steve Huntley
- May 6, 2024
A clear look at indispensable technology that will help your logistics department thrive COVID-19 has exposed many...
- Steve Huntley
- April 30, 2024
Finding the right shipping carrier can be a lengthy process. These 11 key questions will help clarify the decision and...
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How Advanced Analytics and Technology Are Driving,
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- Steve Huntley
- April 22, 2024
Technology, including collecting and utilizing big data, is streamlining the logistics industry and giving companies...
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LTL contract negotiation, transportation managemen
- Steve Huntley
- April 8, 2024
Distribution challenges around the coronavirus vaccine have brought cold chain shipping to the forefront of the...
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6 Things Today’s Customers Expect From Shippers In
- Steve Huntley
- April 1, 2024
In the age of e-commerce, customers want rapid shipping without a hefty price tag. Smart logistics operators know how...
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The Blockchain Logistics Buzz Blockchain banishes,
blockchain, logistics technology, shipping technol
- Steve Huntley
- March 18, 2024
Blockchain banishes inefficiencies by making logistics transparent Cargo theft is a billion-dollar problem, surpassing...
- Steve Huntley
- March 11, 2024
The supply chain management of tomorrow will have technology at its heart. Discover how the sector is evolving and what...
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5pl, third-party logistics, logistics technology,,
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Is 5PL the Future of Logistics? 3PLs have been aro
- Steve Huntley
- March 4, 2024
3PLs have been around for more than 50 years. 4PLs are much more modern, and 5PLs have taken the increased technology...
About Us: Services Transportation,
outsourcing logistics, transportation management s,
shipping, logistics, customer service, customer ex,
benchmarking, logistics, transportation management,
6 Things Today’s Customers Expect From Shippers In
- Steve Huntley
- February 26, 2024
In the age of e-commerce, customers want rapid shipping without a hefty price tag. Smart logistics operators know how...
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WMS, Logistics Technology, Warehouse Management,
Logistics Middlemen, Business Disintermediation, L,
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6 Factors That Determine the ROI of Your WMS An ef
- Steve Huntley
- February 20, 2024
An effective logistics strategy can be helped — or hindered — by your WMS For businesses involved in the logistics...
- Steve Huntley
- February 12, 2024
Managing relationships with your shipping carriers goes beyond negotiating contracts. You must be able to analyze...
- Steve Huntley
- February 6, 2024
All carriers have shipping surcharges, but there are ways to reduce the amount you pay every month with careful...
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8 Big Picture Logistics KPIs to Monitor KPIs can k,
COVID-19, LTL, Supply Chain Trends,
FTL, SMB, Logistics Management,
KPIs, logistics metrics, logistics management
- Steve Huntley
- January 29, 2024
KPIs can keep you on track, help you cut costs and take your business to the next level — especially when it comes to...
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vendor relationships, contract negotiations, logis,
benchmarking, logistics, transportation management,
logistics management, auditing, vendor management,
10 Steps to Create a Healthy Logistics Vendor Rela
- Steve Huntley
- January 22, 2024
The best vendor relationships are beneficial to both parties. These steps can help build a partnership that will...
- Steve Huntley
- January 15, 2024
The most important asset for today's businesses is information. Learn how to capture, analyze and utilize your...
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Customer Experience & Logistics Management,
TMS, Logistics Technology, Logistics Strategy,
Logistics Middlemen, Business Disintermediation, L,
6 Logistics Metrics That Drive Great Customer Expe
- Steve Huntley
- January 8, 2024
In an increasingly online world, customer experience transcends the brick and mortar space to play an important role in...
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logistics contracts, contract negotiation, shippin,
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5 Logistics Tactics to Win the Customer Experience
- Steve Huntley
- December 19, 2023
In an on-demand, e-commerce-driven world, customer experience is more important than ever. Here’s how logistics can...
- Steve Huntley
- December 11, 2023
The request for proposal is your company’s chance to audition potential logistics partners. If you want to find the...
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FTL, SMB, Logistics Management,
ROI, Logistics Costs, Logistics Management,
5 Factors That Unpack Your Logistics ROI Measuring
- Steve Huntley
- December 5, 2023
Measuring ROI is important for all businesses, from tiny startups to major corporations, to determine how to drive...
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8 Tips for Creating a Better Logistics Budget Is t,
trucking industry news, truck drivers, logistics p,
Logistics Budgets, Logistics Strategy, Business Pl
- Steve Huntley
- November 20, 2023
Is transportation spending eating up your budget? Here are 8 steps to building a better logistics budget for your next...
About Us: Services Transportation,
The Blockchain Logistics Buzz Blockchain banishes,
blockchain, logistics technology, shipping technol
- Steve Huntley
- November 13, 2023
Blockchain banishes inefficiencies by making logistics transparent Cargo theft is a billion-dollar problem, surpassing...
About Us: Services Transportation,
outsourcing logistics, transportation management s,
shipping, logistics, customer service, customer ex,
contracts, logistics relationships, negotiations,
How RLG Eases the Back-Office Burden Optimizing yo
- Steve Huntley
- October 30, 2023
Optimizing your day-to-day tasks provides maximum breathing room. Here is how RLG can help. The hardest working...
- Steve Huntley
- March 17, 2021
Learn the most common packaging issues to avoid in order to minimize freight damage claims Minimizing freight claims...
- Steve Huntley
- March 10, 2021
When choosing the best carrier, the RFP process can seem time-consuming, tedious, and fraught with human error. RFP...
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Want Better LTL Shipping Rates? Here’s How Technol,
LTL contract negotiation, transportation managemen
- Steve Huntley
- February 17, 2021
Using a transportation management system to automate data collection and organization will help shippers secure more...
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freight contracts, shipping carriers, contract neg,
A Look at the 5 Types of Carrier Contracts Carrier
- Steve Huntley
- February 3, 2021
Carrier contracts are more than a single document, as there are many different aspects to consider and cover when...
- Steve Huntley
- January 13, 2021
Changes to the NMFC are important to understand so your company doesn't make costly LTL classification mistakes. New...
About Us: Services Transportation,
LTL Shipping, COVID-19, 2021 Planning,
What Will LTL Look Like in 2021? From its hopeful,
Logistics Budgets, Logistics Management, Transport
- Steve Huntley
- December 16, 2020
From its hopeful beginning to its uncertain conclusion, 2020 has been fraught with challenges for LTL carriers. There...
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LTL Shipping, COVID-19, 2021 Planning,
COVID-19, Supply Chain Strategy, Shipping Managers,
Identifying and Solving the 5 Most Common Logistic,
Logistics Budgets, Logistics Management, Transport
- Steve Huntley
- December 9, 2020
If you're experiencing problems with increasing logistics spend, you can curb the issue by identifying where you're...
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How Can Shipping Managers Recover From COVID-19? W,
COVID-19, Supply Chain Strategy, Shipping Managers,
TMS, Logistics Technology, Logistics Analytics,
Logistics Budgets, Logistics Management, Transport
- Steve Huntley
- December 2, 2020
With full recovery expected to take up to 5 years, shipping managers must reprioritize their supply-chain strategy....
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WMS, Logistics Technology, Warehouse Management,
Customer Experience & Logistics Management,
Logistics Middlemen, Business Disintermediation, L,
The Benefits of Skipping the Middleman Smooth logi
- Steve Huntley
- November 11, 2020
Smooth logistics means minimizing supply chain steps, and fees, to optimize efficiency It is easy to see the surface...
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Avoid These 8 Common LTL Mistakes LTL is an effici,
TMS, Logistics Technology, Logistics Strategy,
LTL, Contract Negotiations, Shipping Partners,
COVID 19, Risk Management, Supply Chain Planning
- Steve Huntley
- October 21, 2020
LTL is an efficient and cost-effective way to ship — if you avoid these common blunders and get the most out of it LTL...
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7 Supply Chain Risk Planning Lessons From COVID-19,
LTL, Contract Negotiations, Shipping Partners,
COVID 19, Risk Management, Supply Chain Planning
- Steve Huntley
- October 14, 2020
COVID-19 has changed the supply chain and taught logistics professionals how to better manage risk in the future Supply...
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The Truth About the Trucker Shortage Is the lack o,
COVID 19, Risk Management, Supply Chain Planning,
Logistics Budgets, Logistics Strategy, Business Pl
- Steve Huntley
- October 7, 2020
Is the lack of drivers a myth, or is there really a problem? Truckers are one of the foundations of global logistics,...
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5 Things CPOs Should Know About Logistics A CPO ha,
private equity firms, logistics industry trends, l,
COVID-19, LTL, Supply Chain Trends,
Procurement Officers, Logistics, Logistics Strateg
- Steve Huntley
- September 16, 2020
A CPO has many responsibilities — but at the end of the day, the job is all about logistics. A CPO (Chief Procurement...
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COVID-19, LTL, Supply Chain Trends,
Procurement Officers, Logistics, Logistics Strateg,
KPIs, logistics metrics, logistics management,
How Will COVID-19 Affect the Future of LTL? 6 mont
- Steve Huntley
- September 9, 2020
6 months in, COVID-19 has changed the way businesses ship. With that in mind, here’s what the future of LTL might look...
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The Full Story on Full Truckload (FTL) Shipping Th,
FTL, SMB, Logistics Management,
KPIs, logistics metrics, logistics management,
ROI, Logistics Costs, Logistics Management
- Steve Huntley
- August 19, 2020
The pros and cons of full truckload shipping, and is it right for your business? 2019 to 2020 has been a rough road for...
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logistics contracts, contract negotiation, shippin,
customer experience, shipping strategies, e-commer,
A Closer Look at Bid Analysis The internal and ext,
ROI, Logistics Costs, Logistics Management
- Steve Huntley
- August 5, 2020
The internal and external benchmarks that any serious logistics bid should hit are standards RLG knows well The global...
About Us: Services Transportation,
Freight Audit and Payment – Options and Best Pract,
5pl, third-party logistics, logistics technology,,
contracts, logistics relationships, negotiations,
Freight Accounting Tools, Logistic Platforms, TMS,
- Steve Huntley
- July 8, 2020
Learn what every business should expect from freight audit and payment tools/services, and how RLG can help guide you...
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8 Things to Look for When Revisiting a Logistics C,
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contracts, logistics relationships, negotiations,
Freight Accounting Tools, Logistic Platforms, TMS,
- Steve Huntley
- June 24, 2020
As your business needs change, the terms of your logistics supplier contract may need to change too. When revisiting...
About Us: Services Transportation,
vendor relationships, contract negotiations, logis,
shipping, logistics, customer service, customer ex,
A Breakdown of Logistics Benchmarking Successful b,
benchmarking, logistics, transportation management
- Steve Huntley
- June 3, 2020
Successful benchmarking relies on hitting key personal and industry targets. How well does your logistics model measure...
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6 Questions to Ask During Logistics Bid Analysis a,
logistics management, auditing, vendor management,
logistics contracts, contract negotiations, logist,
TMS, transportation management systems, ROI, logis
- Steve Huntley
- May 13, 2020
Cost is not the only determinant when it comes to choosing a logistics partner. Businesses who consider these 6 key...
About Us: Services Transportation,
TMS, RLG and ROI — A Winning Logistics Relationshi,
logistics contracts, contract negotiations, logist,
logistics software, transportation management syst,
TMS, transportation management systems, ROI, logis
- Steve Huntley
- May 6, 2020
Transportation Management Systems are always a wise investment, but a global pandemic has put the many benefits into...
About Us: Services Transportation,
6 Signs You’ve Found the Right Logistics Software,
social distancing, RFQ, logistics vendors, vendor,
logistics software, transportation management syst,
TMS, transportation management systems, ROI, logis
- Steve Huntley
- April 29, 2020
The right software can streamline logistics by increasing automation and using data for machine learning. Success will...
About Us: Services Transportation,
Don’t Skip the RFQ While Social Distancing Many br,
TMS, transportation management system, transportat,
social distancing, RFQ, logistics vendors, vendor,
logistics software, transportation management syst
- Steve Huntley
- April 24, 2020
Many branches of global logistics have been slowed by COVID-19, but social distancing shouldn’t stop you from...
- Steve Huntley
- March 4, 2020
You can’t create a realistic budget if you don’t dive into the details of your logistics costs Recent statistics show...
- Steve Huntley
- February 26, 2020
The demand for warehouse space is on the rise. For business owners struggling to keep up, on-demand warehousing may...
- Steve Huntley
- February 12, 2020
The deadline for low-sulfur fuels will come into effect this year. Here’s what that means and how it might impact your...
- Steve Huntley
- February 5, 2020
The modern consumer expects fast, trackable shipping at low or no cost. Choosing the right last-mile carrier is the...
- Steve Huntley
- January 15, 2020
When it comes to shipping, one size does not fit all — and how you approach your strategy can impact your overall...
- Steve Huntley
- December 11, 2019
Think of a TMS as your control tower, giving you high-level supply chain visibility. You can’t manage what’s not...
- Steve Huntley
- November 20, 2019
Every contract is a commitment, but are yearly agreements the best way to maximize savings? Getting the best possible...
- Steve Huntley
- November 6, 2019
Moving past estimates is the key to an accurate LTL pricing quote Less than truckload (LTL) freight is highly efficient...
- Steve Huntley
- October 9, 2019
Be clear on what you want to accomplish before you engage potential partners with the request for quote process The...