Truckers Against Trafficking looks to front-line groups, including the trucking industry, to be everyday heroes in the fight against human trafficking.
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Being Innovative
The rallying cry for the transportation industry seems to be "Better! Faster! Cheaper!" automation and digitalization. But how does that actually look with regard to your organization? Which technology bests fits your company’s culture, abilities and mission?
Read More »In Search of a Healthier Supply Chain
Public awareness of supply chain in higher than at any previous time, and while consumers may be more concerned with the availability of goods, rather than capacity or driver demand, they are looking to supply chain for answers and guidance.
Read More »TIA Set to Relaunch the Women in Logistics Committee
This past summer, TIA relaunched the Women in Logistics Committee with Sarah Ruffcorn and Liz Wayne leading the committee as co-chairs to develop a mission and vision for the group.
Read More »Are Supply Chain Failures the New Normal?
With trucking capacity utilization at a 95% moaning level, shippers and brokers have to work harder to find capacity and carriers are having trouble adding drivers. But when capacity utilization tops 100% due to surges in demand, supply chains suffer and reach failure level.
Read More »Maneuvering Tight Corners
The spiraling impact of COVID-19 has the logistics industry maneuvering several tight corners affecting their credit and cash flow.
Read More »Risky Business: Being the Man in the Middle
As a freight broker, the middle man often has risks that come from both the top and the bottom of the business model.
Read More »The Changing Business of Freight Brokerage: Three Ways to Come Out on Top
Top brokerages are challenging tried-and-true-and-dated methodologies and leveling up Customer Relations Management skills with technologies that book more loads easier and faster.
Read More »Maximum Leadership & Management: 13 Keys to Business Success
Leadership and management are two very different skills, and few people are comfortable in every aspect. The one asks, "Where are we going, and why?" while the other answers, "How will we do it?"
Read More »Protecting Your Data in a Changing Data Landscape
Cybercrime has skyrocketed since the pandemic began, and the transportation industry has proven to rank among the most susceptible to costly server downtime. A Disaster Recovery Plan is essential for accessing the right technology to quickly resume business after an attack.
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