Steven Clowney, CPSM

Be sure to catch this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK Timothy Dooner straight from Day 1 of FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain, where our very own Abby Hafenbredl is featured!

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Reuter’s Supply Chain USA conference is quickly approaching. I want to encourage all my contacts to book some time to meet with Schneider’s leadership team at the event. This year’s conference focuses heavily on disruption, a topic we’ve all become familiar with over the last few years. Our logistics team will be available to meet with attendees throughout the event to chat about: - How your supply chain has been impacted by disruptions. - The different strategies you can use to overcome those challenges. Reserve your time to meet with our team here: http://sndr.pro/4P

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Reuter’s Supply Chain USA conference is quickly approaching. I want to encourage all my contacts to book some time to meet with Schneider’s leadership team at the event. This year’s conference focuses heavily on disruption, a topic we’ve all become familiar with over the last few years. Our logistics team will be available to meet with attendees throughout the event to chat about: - How your supply chain has been impacted by disruptions. - The different strategies you can use to overcome those challenges. Reserve your time to meet with our team here: http://sndr.pro/4P

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Preliminary Used Trucks Update 🚚 Counter to expectations, preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volumes continued to increase in May (+7.4%),. “Besides a soft freight environment, flat freight rates, and elevated borrowing costs, seasonality called for about a 6% decline,” according to Steve Tam, Vice President at ACT Research. “Auction volumes rebounded heartily from April’s post quarter-end hangover, adding 38% m/m in May. Wholesale activity floated higher, gaining 1.9% m/m.” Tam concluded, “May retail sales are typically six percentage points below normal. Second quarter sales tend to be pretty average, with June as the epitome of average. Sales are also usually unremarkable in July.” #UsedTrucks, #Trucking #semitruck #transportation #trucking, #ACT, #ACTResearch

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The 2024 State of Logistics Report® has arrived! This year's report delves into the period of uncertainty and builds on the theme of a “Great Reset.” Gain critical insights into the logistics industry from CSCMP - Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Kearney, and Penske Logistics. Download today: https://lnkd.in/gg3SguUX #Logistics #SupplyChainManagement #LogisticsTrends #DownloadNow

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The 2024 State of Logistics Report® is here! Produced by CSCMP - Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and Kearney and presented by Penske Logistics, this report offers a comprehensive snapshot of the American economy through the lens of logistics. Download it today! https://lnkd.in/gg3SguUX #Logistics #SupplyChainManagement #LogisticsReport #DownloadNow

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Looking forward to seeing you at #HomeDeliveryWorld on June 5 & 6! Join me and fellow panelists Angela Czajkowski, Nikhil Soares, Barnabas Muthu, Aaron Alpeter, as we explore the topic: ✅ "Streamlining Your Operations with Digital Supply Chain Integrations"... Expect the latest tips, strategies and tools you can leverage on your own transformation journeys. And looking forward to engaging discussions with you and fellow industry leaders. #supplychain #supplychainmanagement #supplychaintraining

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A report from Ryder lays out the cost of transitioning from diesel to #electrictrucks, both for #Ryder & the greater economy. Darren Epps of Ryder joins the program with a breakdown of what the report turned up #ListenNow https://bit.ly/45nCaV6

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Efficient #warehousedesign is the foundation of a successful supply chain. #Penske can help you up your warehouse game with a data-driven warehouse design…

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The explosive episode; C.H. Robinson layoffs; war on detention | WHAT TH… On Episode 731 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is sending you into the Fourth of July with news about C.H. Robinson slashing 50% of its U.S. sales staff. The company is betting big on AI, but will it pay off? They’re the first major broker to really find out if this is a business of human relationship or not. A month ago, Offshift’s Mark Manera and I teamed up to get the industry moving with Squats Across America. Our goal was to get 10 air squats filmed and posted on social media in all 50 states. On Tuesday, we completed the map! We’ll take a look at who got up to go low and inspire truck driver health. It wouldn’t be Independence Day without fireworks! Patriot Freight Group’s Andrew Salazar talks about what goes into hauling 1.1 D explosives. We’ll find out how they strap them and how they track them. Plus, a look at flatbed trailer types. Long wait times and struggles ge…

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PLUG: Here are Knight, we have a few different options for customers seeking dynamic pricing. Ask me about them. :) RE: this article - I’ve read a variety of opinions surrounding CH Robinson’s recent spot-quoting AI reveal. Personally, I applaud them for being an early-adaptor within the Artificial Intelligence/Transportation Industry space. At the end of the day, finding new ways to provide their customers faster, more consistent spot-quote responses is a win/win endeavor. Now will there be an “adaptive AI learning curve” that helps ensure their AI pricing is both competitive and profitable? Yes, of course. The transportation world (as a whole) is so dynamic that it will be interesting to see how quickly AI reasoning can “detect and adjust” to market swings. Most certainly there will be people behind the scenes calling “audibles” in those situations. Will they be able to execute on the business generated? Well that’s the never-ending, never-relenting question mark behind every company in our space. Ultimately, if they can’t execute, nothing else matters. I’m guessing they have a lot of brilliant minds invested here to ensure this project not only has feet but is ultimately successful.

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You know Prasad Gollapalli knows his way around #FreightTech, but can he play the cowbell too? Skip to the 25-minute mark in today's What The Truck live from Future of Supply Chain with Timothy Dooner to find out! #FOSC #FOSC2024

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As 2024 progresses, brands are reevaluating their operations to find cost saving measures before peak season. Nearshoring is one solution. This can be done in a crawl-walk-run method that limits disruption to current operations.

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The demise of Yellow, and other factors, could put upward pressure on LTL rates this year. Here's what you need to know: #LTL #SupplyChain #Shipping #Logistics #Carriers #Blog #FelloLogistics

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What is most important to your Logistics Employees? Many of our customers are focused on driving retention and reducing costs associated with turnover >>>Here's an interesting lense into what you should be paying attention to: While more than 60% of logistics workers see their roles as long-term career commitments, many of them feel undervalued and overlooked.👷🏼‍♀️ This perceived lack of support is driving logistics professionals to seek employment in other fields, dealing a blow to employee retention efforts. With logistics a critical part of your operation, it’s important to ensure frontline workers get the respect they deserve.

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