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The Year Ahead with Doug Waggoner

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to joining Echo, Waggoner founded SelecTrans, LLC, a freight management software provider based in Chicago, Illinois. Doug Waggoner and Joe Lynch discuss the year ahead. Doug is the CEO of Echo Global Logistics , a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. About Doug Waggoner.

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7 Reasons Why ShipMonk is the Smart 3PL Choice

Ship Monk

With so many moving parts, it can be easy to get lost or overwhelmed. This combo has made ShipMonk one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. While there are plenty of 3PLs out there that your ecommerce brand could consider for its order fulfillment needs, not all are equal.

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Tackling 6 Common Challenges Produce Shippers Face

Trinity Logistics

Air is great for foods that have a very short shelf life and may need expedited shipping. Lastly, there’s truckload shipping, which offers several shipping options and costs, depending on factors like whether you need a full truck, expedited shipping, or freight consolidation.

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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

Logistics Viewpoints

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. The freight market is mercurial. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters. Mr. Master’s experience at Simmons Foods illustrates many of the distinct characteristics and challenges related to freight procurement.

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Clarks® Canada Reduces its Order Delivery Time and Streamlines its Logistics with DB Schenker

Now, That's Logistics

Clarks® Shoes’ story began almost 200 years ago, when Cyrus and James Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off-cuts. Even today, every pair of Clarks’ shoes begins with advanced construction techniques, technologies and contemporary materials that come together to help the company deliver perfection tailor-made for the modern world.

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Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs

Logistics Bureau

However, freight shipping is the one activity that presents significant barriers to overseas-market entry, as you may have discovered if your business is starting to look across international borders for its next step in expansion. Container Shipping Can be Tough for SMEs. Challenge #1: High Costs and Confusing Pricing.

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Truckload Shipping Procurement: How Large Data Sets/AI Aid in Pricing and Capacity Outlooks

FreightWaves SONAR

Enterprise shippers and freight shipping managers have to plan and prepare for many processes and events that have yet to occur. This is particularly true for truckload shipping procurement. Being able to secure loads and maintain long-term shipping contracts is essential to keeping trucks full and keeping the fleet on the road.