We all know the saying: the more things change, the more they stay the same. Every December for the past four years, we have asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics professionals from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — “What is the likelihood of the following things…
Every year the holiday shopping season seems to come earlier. With just over four score days to go before Christmas, retailers, marketers, supply chain professionals, and consumers are all wondering how this holiday season is going to unfold. As we all know, supply chain snarls disrupted last year’s holiday shopping season — with some inventory…
There are many logistics terms to consider, such as last mile logistics and last mile delivery, but they end up sounding confusing because all freight has a last mile portion. It’s incredibly complex and subject to the unique view of each person and how they perceive the industry. Whether you are new to the transportation…
Efficient management is the key to success, especially in supply chain management. There are various factors involved in effective logistics management — for example, automation and perfect coordination. But there is always a scope for improvising the logistics process. In times of growth, companies must find solutions to streamline logistics planning processes for improving output. GlobalTranz, a…
The cost of fuel is hitting record-breaking numbers. The average American is paying more every time they go to the pump, and the transportation industry has also been massively impacted. Carriers are paying more to fill up their trucks and this is reflected in the fuel surcharges being applied by major freight carriers to cool…
Cargo theft is a rising issue for shippers across the county, especially in the food and beverage industry. In fact, it was one of the highest-targeted commodities in North America, accounting for 33% of cargo thefts in 2020,[1] with the average loss valued at $87,556. [2] Cargo theft can have a negative impact on your business, but…
The cost of fuel is hitting record-breaking numbers. The average American is paying more every time they go to the pump, and the transportation industry has also been massively impacted. Carriers are paying more to fill up their trucks and this is reflected in the fuel surcharges being applied by major freight carriers to cool…
The Russia-Ukraine crisis has rightfully been dominating the news cycle over the last few weeks. And with that, organizations and businesses from around the world have been glued to the news media as they try to make sense of how to best navigate the disruptions being posed by this international incident. And this is certainly true…
