Supply Chain Glossary

Transportation Management

Definition
The planning, execution, and oversight of transportation assets and services to optimize shipping processes from origin to destination.


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33rd Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends: Unraveling the challenges ahead
As market shifts, regulatory challenges, and tech advancements reshape logistics, shippers must adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. Our research team puts context around the findings inside the 33rd Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation…
32nd Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends: Navigating a Shallow Pool of Resources
Logistics operations are facing a human capital crisis that poses a threat to both performance and competitiveness. The 32nd Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends examines how businesses are competing for talent, and adopting…
3PL Revenues Fall From 2021 High, But Still Grew 24% In 2022
Last year saw 3PL net revenue grow 24%, the fourth-best year on record according to data from Armstrong & Associates.
The latest trends in third-party logistics providers
New Armstrong report analyzes the more than 8,400 3PL customer relationships in 44 countries.
Exorcising ghost lanes from transportation procurement
Procuring freight transportation is a well-established supply chain process, yet the pervasiveness of ghost lanes as a consequence of “coverage” procurement strategies is little understood or appreciated.
Evaluating your transportation management strategy
You are far from the only one considering a shift. Here are some tips when deciding how to balance a reconsidered in-house/out-source decision.
XPO Logistics announces Drew Wilkerson as CEO for spin off
The company’s brokered services platform will be separated from its LTL business in Q4.
Unlocking the Value of Supply Chain Integration
Enhancing integration across supply chain partners and supply chain processes can help improve supply chain operations.
How to Solve the Digital Transportation Puzzle
Transportation is a critical component of the supply chain, and digitalization is emerging as a valuable means to improve visibility and cost. But how do you know where to invest to see the maximum return?
Supply Chain Startup: Chasing the final mile
Point Pickup, a Connecticut-based startup, is laser focused on delivery from the store to your home for major retailers
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