The cash conversion cycle is an important process for any third-party logistics provider (3PL) or freight broker that wants to improve their financial health. However, in many organizations, the focus on this key area of performance is often left to the CFO and their...
Virtually every freight broker or third-party logistics provider is familiar with a Transportation Management System (TMS). A TMS is essential for business operations such as the optimization of routes, the selection of certain carriers, and the planning of...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have revolutionized various industries, and the shipping and freight sector is no exception. As freight brokers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) look to streamline their operations, many are turning to...
Virtually all freight brokers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) understand the continual challenge of scaling their business while maintaining profitability. Traditionally, increasing business volume meant hiring more staff leading to higher overhead costs...
As long as there has been a logistics industry, organizations have had the challenge of managing invoicing, auditing, and the cash conversion cycle efficiently. And, it seems as long as there have been these challenges, there have been some widely accepted myths in...