Ready for crude oil at $200 a barrel?

14 years ago

Jeff Rubin, a respected CIBC World Markets economist has predicted that crude oil will hit (US) $150 a barrel by 2010 and $200 a barrel by 2012. This would translate into $7 a gallon in the US or (Cdn) $2.25 a litre, twice current levels. His arguments are that world oil production has stagnated at […]

Which TMS is best for you?

14 years ago

As economic indicators improve, there is growing interest among carriers to restart some of their infrastructural systems improvement projects that had been postponed due to cost cutting. A typical question is simply, “What TMS (Transportation Management System) should I buy?”… Which TMS is best for you?

We’re all in the transportation business

14 years ago

Every company that ships products to customers on a regular basis – and which does not now employ some form of automated transportation management and execution system – can reduce costs and improve customer service by adopting the appropriate TMS solution. It is rarely a question of whether a TMS should be used; it is […]

Is there a better LTL pricing scheme?

14 years ago

Freight pricing has been an interest of mine for many years, particularly the pricing of less-than-truckload freight. This somewhat ambiguous category encompasses shipments weighing typically between 100 and 10,000 lbs. A white paper entitled, The Path to Density Based Pricing: Connecting Domestic LTL Pricing to the Global Supply Chain, published by SMC3 in 2008, places the current status of LTL pricing in the […]

Intermodal tsunami coming to North American transportation

14 years ago

The North American intermodal freight system is being transformed. The Class 1 railways are in the process of making significant investments that will reshape and revitalize this important mode of transport… Intermodal tsunami coming to North American transportation

Best Practices in Transportation – Building the Organization

14 years ago

Companies that exhibit Best Practices in Transportation tend to be those that are led and managed by excellent people who part of a well planned organization structure. Transportation is one of the pillars of supply chain management. In small organizations the leader of the transportation function needs to be well schooled in the key elements of supply chain management. […]

Achieving Success with Freight Bids

14 years ago

With the soaring cost of fuel, freight transportation costs are increasing at an alarming rate. Shippers are searching for ways to mitigate the high cost of freight. A freight bid is an excellent tool to achieve cost reductions in shipping costs. Over the years I have seen many shippers secure significant cost reductions through the […]

Friday, June 01, 2007 – Dan Goodwill to Lead Transportation Practice at KOM International

14 years ago

Dan Goodwill to Lead Transportation Practice at KOM International News Release For Immediate release Ref. NRE20061711 KOM International’s Dan Goodwill Now Directs Transportation Services MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada, November 17, 2006 – KOM International Inc., a global leader in supply chain consulting, announced today the appointment of Mr. Dan Goodwill as the company’s Project Director – […]

Thursday, June 28, 2007 – Dan Goodwill & Associates Forms Strategic Alliance with Schneider Logistics

14 years ago

Dan Goodwill & Associates Forms Strategic Alliance with Schneider Logistics Dan Goodwill and Associates and Schneider Logistics Plan Transportation Consulting Services Alliance Services Offered Will Optimize Transportation Spend Management for North American Shippers GREEN BAY, Wis. — June 28, 2007 — Dan Goodwill and Associates Inc., a Canadian-based transportation consulting firm, and Schneider Logistics Inc., a […]

Monday, January 05, 2009 – Jim Papineau to lead Supply Chain Systems & Automation practice at Dan Goodwill & Associates

14 years ago

Jim Papineau to lead Supply Chain Systems & Automation practice at Dan Goodwill & Associates Dan Goodwill & Associates Inc., one of North America’s leading transportation consulting companies announces the appointment of Jim Papineau as the company’s Director, Supply Chain Systems & Automation. Jim will be primarily focused on helping shippers and carriers document their […]