Consumer Goods Logistics Blog

The relationship between large retailers and their suppliers is changing in ways that are hard to predict. One thing that isn’t so hard to predict is the need for these supply chain partners to collaborate more, and better, than they ever h...

This week the Obama Administration issued its final carbon emissions standards for big rigs. That means that, over time, truck, engine and trailer manufacturers must design their equipment in order lower carbon emissions and fuel consumptio...

CPG manufacturers are faced with an ever-changing set of demands from their retailer customers, and small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are feeling the bite perhaps most of all. These SMBs seek more collaboration with retailers, but they h...

Everyone agrees that supplier-retailer collaboration promotes a leaner, more profitable supply chain for all – in theory. But, in practice, there are a ton of reasons it doesn’t work out that way.

After 15+ years in the 3PL and trucking industry, I still find it interesting that some shippers shop out their lanes every single year in an effort to save money. But do these regular freight contract RFPs (requests for proposal) really re...

I grew up in rural Pennsylvania. Nothing but farm land in all directions. My town had one traffic light, and it was a blinking light. So, pretty sedate.

I’m a Bruce Springsteen fan. Naturally, I was stoked when my lovely bride (also a big fan) surprised me with tickets to see The Boss in Philadelphia. Springsteen is in the midst of The River Tour. Since The River was the very first album I ...

LTL clearly plays a critical role for consumer goods manufacturers in getting products to market. But it costs significantly more than truckload shipments and it’s less reliable. By using a 3PL to consolidate loads with other shippers, smal...