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Inbound Logistics Article: Intermodal Meets the Moment
Inbound Logistics. In a supercharged supply chain, intermodal's value grows more evident than ever. These standout companies are contributing to its bright future. Through changing conditions, behaviors, and preferences in the freight market, the strengths of intermodal as a shipping option have endured over the years, according to Philip Evers, associate professor of supply chain management at the University of Maryland. "The advantages of intermodal are the same ones they've always been," he says. "It's a relatively low-cost and effective method of shipping and it's an eco-friendly approach." Intermodal—utilizing two or more different modes, usually rail, to convey goods—"is highly secure and takes...
PLG Consulting and Strategic Development Group Announce Partnership
Chicago, IL, November 11, 2020 – PLG Consulting of Chicago, IL and Strategic Development Group (SDG) of Columbia, SC today announced a strategic partnership that provides major industrial customers, transportation and logistics service providers, and other investors with a powerful slate of services for managing complex projects involving new capital investment and supply chain/logistics design and optimization. Terms of the partnership include joint integration of each team’s consulting expertise for small to large-scale projects where clients are making critical business investments in existing or greenfield locations that include supply chain and logistics strategies, entering new markets, and optimization of current...
Commentary: Truckload tightness to continue, U.S. Xpress report says
According to Freightwaves.com, all signs point to a prolonged trucking rally with carriers seeing a 'high tide' rally extending into 2021. According to the carrier U.S. express, three primary catalysts – higher driver turnover, declining TL capacity, and “overwhelming” volumes – will place upward pressure on rates through 2021. Continue reading >>
James Shefelbine Joins PLG Consulting as Executive Vice President
PLG Consulting is pleased to announce that James Shefelbine has joined the company in the role of Executive Vice President. In his role as Executive Vice President, James is responsible for expanding PLG Consulting’s business by presenting its unique blend of expertise and experience to new and existing clients in the industrial economy through coordinated campaigns, customer engagements and industry events. James comes to PLG Consulting with a wealth of experience in the transportation marketplace, having spent his career helping railroads and their customers grow their businesses. James has held a number of operating, operations research, finance and marketing...
