What Expired Rates Can Teach Shippers About Carrier Selection?
Learning from mistakes, 20/20 hindsight, or real-time education: Whatever you call it, experience shapes the way we view the future. Applying well-earned knowledge to
5 Tips for Freight Cost Reduction in 2024
Spot rates are starting to fall — now slightly down from the all-time highs of 2022 — but they’re still hovering far above what
Reefers on Retainer: Keeping Your Cold Supply Chain Fluid
In 2020 and 2021, demand for refrigerated, aka reefer, transport rose significantly, and in 2022, it’s poised to skyrocket. Cold supply chains are growing
Self-Service vs. Full-Service Freight Claims: Which Is Right for You?
When freight claims occur, they can kick-start a protracted claims management process. Shippers must submit claims correctly and in a timely fashion, but they
How TMS Oversight Improves Warehousing Operations?
Transportation logistics is all about getting products from one place to another. Often, this means moving it into and out of warehouses, which requires
Does Your Procurement Portal Provide These Essential Features?
Procurement portals are an effective tool for streamlining freight partnerships. Whether you’re fielding bids or trying to update current contracts, portals provide a single
Companies Need Visibility To Compete In Today’s Environment
Check out Barry Evans Q & A below in July's edition of Inbound Logistics. Why do companies need visibility to compete in today’s environment?
Maximize Your Freight Shipping: Data Cleansing
Freight data is invaluable in the modern era. It’s necessary for decision-making at every phase of operations, and it provides the insights necessary to
Focus on End-to-End Freight Order Management
It’s easy to think about freight orders in terms of stages. Whether you’re selecting a transportation provider or auditing a shipment, it’s natural to
Freight Audits: Financial Advantages Beyond Finding Invoice Errors
Freight bill audits are frequently an accounting afterthought. Many companies simply go through the motions to make sure the numbers add up, reconciling where
Implementing a Cloud-Based TMS System? Avoid These Common Mistakes
As transportation and logistics companies keep pace with industry innovation, many are trading in their legacy transportation management system (TMS) for a cloud-based platform.
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Follow-the-Sun Operations: The Hidden Advantage in Freight Management
Logistics Doesn’t Stop. Neither Should Oversight. Freight moves continuously. Shipments are planned, executed, delayed, rerouted, invoiced, audited, disputed, and paid across time zones,
Global by Design: Why Regional Logistics Models Are Breaking Down
Global by Design: Why True Global Freight Management Requires More Than Just Global Coverage Many logistics and freight audit and payment providers describe
Can Your TMS Actually Keep Up With a Tightening Freight Market?
Most transportation management systems were built for stability. The freight market in 2026 is anything but. The Market Has Changed. Has Your TMS? For years,
Why Smarter Freight Audits Are Replacing Traditional Models in 2026
The Problem Most Companies Still Miss Freight costs aren’t just rising; they’re becoming harder to control. That’s exactly where freight audit becomes essential for modern businesses