Business Management

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.

The spiraling impact of COVID-19 has the logistics industry maneuvering several tight corners affecting their credit and cash flow.

As a freight broker, the middle man often has risks that come from both the top and the bottom of the business model.

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.

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?"

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.

External threats continue to impede freight brokers from operating at optimal levels. One of the most common impediments, striking both carriers and freight brokers, is identity theft which has already impacted more than 500 brokers.

Occasional supply chain failures are unavoidable—stock shortages, weather issues, etc., can be expected in normal times. But the current problems of supply and demand are leading to yet another supply chain failure problem for manufacturers—no sale!

Impactful resources, industry-specific educational courses, and guidance on myriad aspects of brokerage operations are just a few of the many benefits and services available to TIA Members.

A fresh look at delegation and the innate characteristics that will help leaders align tasks with the right employee.