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Did Flexport Find a Convenient Scapegoat in Dave Clark?
Clark's abrupt departure from Flexport leaves questions unanswered. A chronological review of events may shed light on this emotionally-charged…
 • Vishnu Rajamanickam
The Not-So-Surprising Prevalence of Abandoned Truck Trailers in a Disjointed Freight Market
The freight ecosystem is inundated with truck trailers after an explosion of orders and OEMs following suit with producing them during the pandemic…
 • Vishnu Rajamanickam
What Makes It So Hard to Measure, Manage, and Interpret Good Data in Supply Chain Operations?
Data quality remains a critical and often challenging aspect that flies in the face of sophisticated freight-tech solutions, causing discrepancies and…
 • Vishnu Rajamanickam
Is the Tight Maritime Market Driven by Surging Demand or Capacity Constraints?
US containerized imports have remained consistently high, with freight rates spiking and capacity hard to come by. Where exactly lies the problem?
 • Vishnu Rajamanickam
The Lukewarm Freight Economy Is In Search Of Its Peak Season
The current freight market can make a good case for both glass-half-full and glass-half-empty perspectives, showing both promise and uncertainty.
 • Vishnu Rajamanickam
Larger Headcount And Steep Labor Costs Key Reasons For Price Pressure Within Supply Chains
Trucking firms are in the midst of a conundrum with recruiting and retaining labor, even as the fate of the peak freight season hangs in the balance.
 • Vishnu Rajamanickam
Uncovering Complexities Impacting Actionable Visibility Across Retail Supply Chains
Retailers face several layers of operational and tech challenges that hinder true end-to-end visibility. Data harmonization and improved collaboration…
 • Vishnu Rajamanickam
Lack Of Restful Sleep Accelerating a Driver Exodus In The Trucking Industry
While the trucking industry’s astronomically high truck driver churn rates can be attributed to its physically demanding work detail, there could be…
 • Vishnu Rajamanickam
The Warehousing Segment Is Being Squeezed On All Sides. Automated Orchestration Can Help.
Demand for warehousing space is expected to outpace supply, especially in hot markets. This, coupled with labor challenges, make it crucial to improve…
 • Vishnu Rajamanickam
Building a Successful Nearshoring Strategy to Run Resilient Sourcing Operations
In this episode, Kerim Kfuri, the founder and president of The Atlas Network, discusses the complexities and emerging trends in nearshoring amidst…
 • Vishnu Rajamanickam
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Leveraging Fulfillment Experience to Run Resilient Retail Operations
In this episode, Bill Catania, the CEO and founder of OneRail, joined In Transit host Vishnu Rajamanickam to discuss potential solutions and strategies…
 • Vishnu Rajamanickam
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How Can Supply Chains Boost Slipping Workforce Morale While Under Transition?
The highlight of ‘23 has been labor unions rising up in demand for better working conditions, job security, and fair wages. Such calls could get louder…
 • Vishnu Rajamanickam
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