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Unlock the mysteries of freight terminology with our series "What's That?", where complex terms become simple. From 'Bill of Lading' to 'Demurrage,' we've got you covered. Expect clear explanations, real-world examples, and insights from industry experts. Perfect for professionals and enthusiasts alike, this series is your go-to resource for becoming a freight expert. Subscribe to learn, engage, and transform your understanding of the freight world.

Business, Logistics

What's That? Supply Chain Crisis

Supply chain resilience is the ability to persist, adapt or transform in the face of change and challenges. To be supply chain resilient, one must prepare and plan ahead.

April 10, 2024
Business, Logistics

What Is Supply Chain Resilience?

Supply chain resilience is the ability to persist, adapt or transform in the face of change and challenges. Learn more here.

April 10, 2024
Business, Logistics

What's That? Freight Broker

A transportation management system or TMS is a logistics platform that uses technology to help trucking businesses plan, execute, and optimize the physical movement of goods, both incoming and outgoing.

April 1, 2024
Business, Technology

What's That? Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

A transportation management system or TMS is a logistics platform that uses technology to help trucking businesses plan, execute, and optimize the physical movement of goods, both incoming and outgoing.

April 1, 2024
Technology, Autonomous

What's That? Autonomous Trucks

As one of the most anticipated innovations in the logistics industry, autonomous trucks promise to reshape our highways, enhance efficiency, and redefine the global supply chain. But how do they work, and what makes them so pivotal?

April 1, 2024
Business, Logistics

What Is Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL)

4PL, is an operational model where a business outsources its entire supply chain management and logistics to one external service provider.

April 1, 2024
Business, Logistics

What Is Logistics?

Logistics refers to the transportation and storage of goods within a supply chain. Learn more here by watching this quick video.

April 1, 2024
Business, Fuel

What's That? Diesel Shortage

This video offers a concise overview of the diesel shortage issue, designed to demystify this complex topic for non-experts and highlight why it remains a critical concern amidst the transition to more sustainable energy sources.

April 1, 2024
Business

What's That? JIT

  In transportation and freight, Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory systems revolutionize how materials flow into assembly and manufacturing plants. By precisely coordinating demand and supply, JIT ensures materials arrive exactly when needed, minimizing inventory costs and enhancing operational efficiency.

April 1, 2024
Business, Logistics

What's That? Freight Broker vs. Truck Broker

Let's start with a simple truth: there's essentially no difference between the terms 'freight broker' and 'truck broker.' However, 'freight broker' is the term you'll hear most often in the trucking industry. It's the go-to phrase for professionals, largely because freight brokers mainly work with trucks. So, yes, a 'truck broker' is just another name for a freight broker.

April 1, 2024