Why are we still trying to fix freight’s talent problem one hire at a time?
Freight’s got a talent issue. Everyone agrees. But the go-to solution still seems to be: hire someone new. The
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Hiring New Freight Talent? That’s Only Half the Battle.
Hiring’s not the problem. Keeping them is. Last week I asked: Where’s the next generation of freight professionals
Managing your own freight? Are you streamlined, or scattered?
I’ve seen in-house freight teams juggling: * Excel trackers * Email chains * WhatsApp updates * Carrier portals * PDF invoices * “It’s in
Where are the next generation of freight professionals coming from?
Walk into most freight forwarding companies in the UK and you’ll find: • An experienced ops team • A lot of
AI Won’t Fix Your Freight If Your Process Is Broken
AI isn’t a magic wand. It won’t turn chaos into efficiency. If your team relies on messy spreadsheets,
”We’ve Always Done It This Way” Is Killing Your Supply Chain
Freight isn’t complicated. People complicate it. I’ve seen companies stick with slow, manual, outdated processes for years because
Cheap freight rates are not always as good as they seem.
A low rate looks good on paper. Until the hidden costs kick in. Where “cheap” freight gets expensive: * Extra Fees
Shipping Lines Are Coming for Freight Forwarders
Shipping lines aren’t just selling space any more. They’re coming for freight forwarders, so what happens next? With
Why Not Every Piece of Freight Tech Is Worth Adopting
If tech doesn’t make life easier, what’s the point? Freight tech moves fast. AI, automation, digital platforms, there’
Freight Expertise: The Missing Link in Most Supply Chains
Most businesses rely on freight forwarders, internal teams, or suppliers to keep shipments moving. But here’s the challenge: •Not
DIY, DWY, DFY: Which Freight Model Actually Works Best for Your Business?
There’s more than one way to manage your freight shipments. Some businesses keep everything in-house, some outsource the whole
No-Code for Freight: Work Smarter, Not Slower
Most software built for freight and supply chain feels… clunky. But what if you didn’t have to use industry-specific