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Enterprise shippers’ top 6 logistics strategies to know

FreightWaves SONAR

Adjusting current logistics strategies demonstrated the second great challenge of the pandemic. As 2021 begins, new growth and adjustments need freight managers’ attention to start the recovery process. Embracing new and improved logistics strategies remains the best way to adapt to clients’ changing demands in 2021 and beyond.

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Supply and Demand Vlog: Strategies for Difficult Markets

CH Robinson Logistics

Right now, analysts* forecast truckload volume to increase 8% to 12% in 2021. The supply growth of Class-8 tractors is expected to expand only ~1% in the first half of 2021 and ~5% in the second half, for a net increase of ~3.4%. It’s clear that demand is outstripping supply—and has been since early 2020.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? through 2021, but total retail sales will grow 7.9%. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise.

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What enterprise shippers can expect from logistics automation in 2021

FreightWaves SONAR

Even the most robust in-house strategies can turn to the value of logistics automation within analytics, such as the insights found in Lane Signal, to further refine their operations. Enterprise shippers need a proactive strategy to secure capacity One of the biggest challenges that shippers face remains to secure capacity.

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2021 Logistics Outlook: Truckload Freight Market Forecast

GlobalTranz

The volatility of 2020 and the uncertainties looming into 2021 make it difficult to forecast planning and budgets based on historical data. To help shippers prepare, we will examine contributing factors that will play a significant role in the 2021 truckload freight market. The Truckload Capacity Crunch Will Continue Into 2021.

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Surviving The LTL Market with Todd Trompeter

The Logistics of Logistics

Todd Trompeter is the Vice President of Logistics Operations for BlueGrace Logistics overseeing the implementation and operations of the organization’s Managed Logistics customers, in turn driving process, strategy and retention for these clients. White paper resources on industry topics. Todd Trompeter LinkedIn.

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What enterprise shippers can expect from logistics automation in 2021

FreightWaves SONAR

Even the most robust in-house strategies can turn to the value of logistics automation within analytics, such as the insights found in Lane Signal, to further refine their operations. Enterprise shippers need a proactive strategy to secure capacity One of the biggest challenges that shippers face remains to secure capacity.