Transportation Insight Blog http://www.transportationinsight.com info@transporationinsight.com http://www.getmura.com Sat, 19 May 2012 16:01:56 -0400 en-us The Dragon's Decline and the American Renaissance http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/the-dragons-decline-and-the-american-renaissance/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/the-dragons-decline-and-the-american-renaissance/#comments 5B629DC8-A826-6807-4DFF063B5D368CCE Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Looking to China for cheap production? Not so fast. Recent wage hikes combined with rising prices mean China isn't as cheap an option as it once was. As a follow up to last week’s blog, this week’s posting provides additional details into the many reasons for the return of American Manufacturing. Transportation Insight’s Vice President of Market Development Rick Brumett tells us more in this blog.

]]> Blog http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/#comments A9BDDD1D-F9A1-FEFB-62E9BBBE8B176E32 Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 The Return of Manufacturing – Is Onshoring in Your Plans? Should it Be? http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/the-return-of-manufacturing-is-onshoring-in-your-plans-should-it-be/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/the-return-of-manufacturing-is-onshoring-in-your-plans-should-it-be/#comments FDB8AF72-CA8E-04DA-BC3E9DA40A9888DB Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 More than one-third of American-based manufacturing executives at companies with sales greater than $1 billion are reportedly planning to bring back production to the United States from China or are considering it, according to a leading survey. Transportation Insight's Vice President of Logistics Clay Gentry provides insight into the impact onshoring may have on a company’s supply chain.

]]> Removing the Blinders for Supply Chain Visibility http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/removing-the-blinders-for-supply-chain-visibility/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/removing-the-blinders-for-supply-chain-visibility/#comments 533068D6-079E-86A6-27BD797CE1AB93D8 Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Supply chain visibility is something that can be achieved by implementing an automated technology solution.  What is the right technology for your organization?  Discover how leading companies are reaping the benefits of Supply Chain Visibility in the blog posting by Transportation Insight’s Director of Business Development, William McCallum.
]]> New Markets and Expansions Require Insight and Expertise http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/new-markets-and-expansions-require-insight-and-expertise/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/new-markets-and-expansions-require-insight-and-expertise/#comments B61D802E-B004-B903-7ADF4B453826C7AB Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Expansion can be a challenge for any company’s supply chain. Key elements to overcoming complexities and disruptions include business insight and logistics expertise. Transportation Insight’s Rick Brumett, Vice President of Market Development, discusses the importance of a balanced supply chain.

]]> New Markets and Expansions Require Insights and Expertise (Part 2) http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/new-markets-and-expansions-require-insights-and-expertise-part-2/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/new-markets-and-expansions-require-insights-and-expertise-part-2/#comments 20ABBED0-DC25-15E5-7F3C16CD8F1622D9 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Is your supply chain being stretched beyond its capacity? Business intelligence and logistics expertise are key elements for identifying continuous improvement opportunities and avoiding unanticipated obstacles. Transportation Insight's Vice President of Market Development, Rick Brumett, discusses the importance of a resilient supply chain.

]]> Hours of Service Ruling http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/hours-of-service-ruling/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/hours-of-service-ruling/#comments 6F58B405-BD5B-465E-0D05F800E190AEFB Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Have you heard about the new Hours of Service ruling from the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration and Department of Transportation? Have you been wondering about the impact the new Hours of Service could have on supply chains? Discover more from Chris Mendenhall, the Vice President of Pricing Services.

]]> What are Key Performance Indicators? http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/what-are-key-performance-indicators/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/what-are-key-performance-indicators/#comments C8A1D2B3-E316-3697-710A08AC70A205B8 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Energy is a Game Changer for the United States http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/energy-is-a-game-changer-for-the-united-states1/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/energy-is-a-game-changer-for-the-united-states1/#comments 7BB4DE66-D680-C3B6-828EBCE875783DF9 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Do you understand the importance of actively pursuing increased supply chain visibility? Read about visibility and what some call the gold link in supply chain strategy.

]]> Hidden Factory Cost: Is There a Hidden Factory in Your Organization? http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/hidden-factory-cost-is-there-a-hidden-factory-in-your-organization1/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/hidden-factory-cost-is-there-a-hidden-factory-in-your-organization1/#comments 9B8B4422-D81E-35F6-E65756DF26861067 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Unplugged holes in your business budget? What impact are non-efficient processes having on your company's supply chain? Could there be a Hidden Factory in your organization?

]]> The Gold Standard for Logistics Financial Settlement http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/the-gold-standard-for-logistics-financial-settlement/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/the-gold-standard-for-logistics-financial-settlement/#comments 11A999F4-9535-36A1-D42040B5CA93428D Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0400 One thing manufacturers, distributors and retailers have in common is that they face pressure to drive down costs to transport and deliver goods. Transportation Insight’s  Jay Wilson, Vice President of Processing Services offers insights into reducing costs by using best practices in the Freight Bill Audit and Payment Process. Learn more about the Gold Standard.

]]> Designed with the End in Mind http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/designed-with-the-end-in-mind1/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/designed-with-the-end-in-mind1/#comments DCB85F69-CCDE-6545-D8FB788AE88F369C Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Are your clients and prospects designing their supply chain solutions with the end in mind — their customer? Businesses generally serve two customer groups, B2B and B2C. Review the Transportation Insight Blog post by Vice President of Market Development, Rick Brumett, to gain insight on the challenges of achieving customer satisfaction amid supply chain diversity and complexity.

]]> Focus on Global Supply Chain Security http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/blog7/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/blog7/#comments A9C49304-A2F2-79BD-0485947D0A41D10F Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Risks are escalating and presenting new challenges for economic endurance within the global supply chain. Transportation Insight’s blog post looks at the recently released National Global Supply Chain Strategy and highlights why a trusted logistics partner can help businesses sustain competitive advantage in this ever-changing marketplace.

]]> Growing Transportation Budgets Prompt Shippers to Consider Cost of 3PLs http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/growing-transportation-budgets-prompt-shippers-to-consider-cost-of-3pls/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/growing-transportation-budgets-prompt-shippers-to-consider-cost-of-3pls/#comments ADCBCC50-B93B-C466-2DCD7406CAE69030 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0400 What in the World is Going On?! http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/what-in-the-world-is-going-on/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/what-in-the-world-is-going-on/#comments 48704EB6-F74D-6E94-ECC4F0EE4806B6D3 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Transportation Insight’s Vice President of Market Development, Rick Brumett, sheds light on the International Shipping Marketplace. With decades of international logistics experience, Rick offers insight into the latest trends.

]]> “Analysis Paralysis:” The Anti-Improvement Syndrome http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/analysis-paralysis-the-anti-improvement-syndrome/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/analysis-paralysis-the-anti-improvement-syndrome/#comments E9BFC722-EA6F-E151-1A735A171C1F419A Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0400 As many companies outline initiatives to streamline operations for future growth, some find themselves in a state of “Analysis Paralysis.” Total Insight’s Vice President of LEAN Performance Solutions, Eric Lail, who offers insight into this perplexing issue.

]]> The Perfect Parcel Storm http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/the-perfect-parcel-storm/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/the-perfect-parcel-storm/#comments 8089BC8D-9AF7-149C-B3BFFD7618E7694F Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Many companies who ship product are increasingly concerned about the continual increases in FedEx and UPS rates — especially in light of e-commerce. To better understand the value a great 3PL partner can bring to the table, would it help to see the latest data regarding Parcel Rate trends? Gain insight from Transportation Insight's Vice President of Parcel Pricing, Charles Moore.

]]> Transportation Technology and the TMS http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/transportation-technology-and-the-tms/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/transportation-technology-and-the-tms/#comments 14F010C8-06DD-F6D5-7E0833253236507C Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 The ever-changing landscape of transportation technology continues to challenge businesses worldwide. How do companies discover the best opportunities for improvement? By taking a look into the past, Transportation Insight’s Vice President of Technology, Jim Taylor, offers insight for today.

]]> Logistics 101: The Many Models of Logistics Providers; Offerings, Control Issues and Strategic Partnerships http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/logistics-101-the-many-models-of-logistics-providers-offerings-control-issues-and-strategic-partnerships/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/logistics-101-the-many-models-of-logistics-providers-offerings-control-issues-and-strategic-partnerships/#comments B43EE546-ABB8-88BA-2AB62DD33EC5820C Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 The logistics community can be confusing with so many new and different types of service providers. Transportation Insight's Regional Vice President of Business Development, Rich Tracchio examines the various business models.

]]> Sir Francis Bacon and Thomas Hobbes: Almost Right about Knowledge http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/sir-francis-bacon-and-thomas-hobbs-almost-right-about-knowledge/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/sir-francis-bacon-and-thomas-hobbs-almost-right-about-knowledge/#comments 4E825BF7-D57A-613D-8C34F4F0B97E962D Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 We’ve all heard the saying, “Knowledge is Power.” Transportation Insight’s Vice President of Solutions Chad Palmer examines the familiar phrase in light of powerful data collection and modeling techniques that provide actionable business insight.

]]> The Many Benefits of Financial Settlement Services http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/the-many-benefits-of-financial-settlement-services/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/the-many-benefits-of-financial-settlement-services/#comments 86F308B4-D634-E641-21FE6AB3FB1BF7D8 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Do you know the benefits of hiring an expert to do a job? Companies who ship product are increasingly weighing the pros and cons in an effort to boost quality and improve their bottom line. Vice President of Processing Services Jay Wilson, outlines the benefits of a 3PL partnership with financial settlement expertise. 

]]> The Gold Link in the Chain http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/the-gold-link-in-the-chain/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/the-gold-link-in-the-chain/#comments 1245590F-A8B2-3B52-D3235741B2E32018 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Do you understand the importance of actively pursuing increased supply chain visibility? Read about visibility and what some call the gold link in supply chain strategy.

]]> Strategically Using Supply Chain Management http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/strategically-using-supply-chain-management/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/strategically-using-supply-chain-management/#comments 6D28070F-A190-785B-38F571EF5CEE9EDA Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Who Created This Chaos? http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/who-created-this-chaos/ http://www.transportationinsight.com/transportation/index.cfm/blog/who-created-this-chaos/#comments F2CEDFEE-D5F3-79FF-32A70BDEA6C59E1E Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Are you working harder or working smarter? Are your processes from 10 years ago able to complete the tasks for today?  When does the day-to-day operation of production turn to daily chaos? In Transportation Insight's blog post, Jim Felmet provides insight for streamlining processes and divorcing chaos.

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