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The Grocery & Produce Supply Chain with John Gillespie

The Logistics of Logistics

Starting in 2008, John was in the healthcare industry providing network and security support. In 2014, John moved into the banking industry and focused on information security, data center management and Enterprise Architecture.

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Granholm’s Call to Build U.S. Fuel Stockpiles Is a Losing Proposition

Supply Chain Brain

Diesel futures in New York are trading in the widest backwardation for this time of year in data going back to 2008, meaning the product in storage is losing value each day.

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Credit data change affects mid-rated truck buyers

Overdrive Online

After getting tight during the 2008-2009 recession, credit standards for owner-operators eventually loosened. That’s now changing a little. Credit agencies are adjusting computations to more severely score individuals who are late with payments and have other habits indicating a bad credit risk.

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The Year Ahead with Doug Waggoner

The Logistics of Logistics

Doug Waggoner has served as Chief Executive Officer of Echo Global Logistics since December 2006 and was a Board member from 2008-2021. Its industry-leading, proprietary technology supports clients by addressing a lack of visibility into their supply chain and provides a more robust, data-driven means of reporting. About Doug Waggoner.

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The State of Logistics Podcasting with Blythe Brumleve

The Logistics of Logistics

About Blythe Brumleve In 2008, Blythe Brumleve was working as a waitress and a blogger with a dream of owning her own company when she received an opportunity to work in the world of logistics. Blythe is the Founder of Digital Dispatch and the Host of Cyberly, an influential podcast on the Freightwaves platform.

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FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index falls to lowest level ever

Logistics Management

The April TCI (the most recent month for which data is available) came in at -28.66, topping the previous low of -16.08 recorded in September 2008, and far outpacing March’s -8.69.

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FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index shows gains coming off of worst monthly reading ever

Logistics Management

The May TCI (the most recent month for which data is available) reading was -5.19, which, while still negative, is well ahead of April’s -28.66, which topped the previous low of -16.08 recorded in September 2008.