Claims management is one of most challenging processes in freight management.   The claims process for less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments is challenging for freight management. LTL freight carriers transport smaller shipments from multiple shippers on a single truck. Like any shipping method, cargo can be damaged, lost, or delayed during transit. Misunderstanding the rigors of […]

Supply chain fulfillment is a complex and multifaceted process. Effective management is essential for businesses to meet customer expectations, gain a competitive advantage, and drive overall success. Several factors can hinder successful fulfillment in the supply chain. Part one of this series identified the stages and strategies to gain a competitive advantage and realize growth. As […]

Supply chain fulfillment is a critical aspect of business operations that focuses on the efficient and timely delivery of products or services to customers. It encompasses all the processes involved in freight management from the point of origin to the final destination, ensuring that customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time. The supply chain fulfillment […]

Sometimes it’s important to slow down from the speed of the supply chain to focus on the basics. Here is your quick guide to less-than-truckload (LTL) freight. With LTL freight, the shipper pays only for the space their shipment occupies on a truck rather than the entire truck’s cost, making it a more cost-effective option […]

Third-party logistics providers, or 3PL providers, offer a way to support your supply chain operations. Whether they act as a supplemental part of your freight management team or as a partner to outsource your logistics, a 3PL provider can help leverage supply chain solutions at a grander scale. Along with freight services such as truckload […]

Truckload Services: The Market Turn Now that it is early 2023, warehouse inventory levels are back up to pre-pandemic levels and above, creating less demand for spot market truckload services. Shippers who had to pay exorbitant costs to move their excess freight are evaluating their asset carriers and truckload brokers to see who provided the […]