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Six Ways Improved Capacity Utilization Reduces FTL Transportation Costs
Full-truckload (FTL) shipping can hide a costly problem in plain sight. Even when loads are planned carefully and carriers perform well, unused trailer space still gets billed. That “empty” capacity quietly inflates transportation costs without showing up as an obvious operational failure. That’s why improved capacity utilization is one of the most reliable ways to lower FTL transportation costs. When shippers make better use of every trailer they already pay for, savings follow naturally. Our infographic, Six Ways Improved Capacity Utilization Reduces FTL Transportation Costs, breaks down how smarter planning and pallet-level visibility turn wasted space into measurable cost reduction.
Transportation Cost Savings with Pallet Stacking Intelligence
How smarter stackability logic helps FTL shippers cut costs without changing their freight. Shipping full truckloads means you’re already paying for the entire trailer, whether you use all that space or not. That’s why capacity utilization is one of the most reliable ways to reduce transportation spend without renegotiating a single rate. With the right...
What Is Transshipping and How Does It Help Companies Avoid Tariffs on Chinese Goods?
February 20. 2026 | Marketplace The tactic, which can be legally gray, involves shipping goods through a country with lower tariffs.
The Hidden Cost Drivers Behind Global Supply Chain Sourcing Decisions: Compliance Risks Beyond Tariffs
Organizations with cross-border supply chains operate amid volatile, fragmented, and increasingly stringent regulations. While tariff costs are usually anticipated in supply chain sourcing analysis, the central risk often lies in overlooked non-tariff compliance obligations, which are rarely made explicit or factored into early decision-making. These requirements include specific licensing requirements, sanctions screening, export controls, ownership-based...
How e2open’s Rate IQ Uses AI to Help Shippers Cut Transportation Costs
Exploring the impact of Rate IQ on transportation expenses In today’s interconnected global marketplace, shippers face constant challenges in managing their transportation expenses. One of the most critical factors influencing their bottom line is the fluctuation of freight rates. Whether moving goods domestically or internationally, the cost of shipping can significantly affect a company’s profitability and competitiveness. Freight...
The Metrics Behind the Metrics: Why Conformance Drives Performance
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) tell us where we succeeded. However, it is Key Conformance Indicators (KCIs) that determine whether success is repeatable. Let’s talk about something everyone can relate to—chocolate chip cookies. I love my mother’s cookies. They’ve been a family staple for years, and in my (entirely unbiased) opinion, they’re perfect. They look beautiful and taste even better. But that perfection isn’t by chance. She’s spent years...
Connected Supply Chain Planning Will Reshape the Future of Your Business
How new strategies and technology are ushering in the era of the “super planner” Supply chain planning is a lot like sailing the seven seas. Historically, mariners only had a compass and the stars to navigate, which worked well for directional guidance but left sea conditions to chance. If a storm rose out of nowhere,...
Beyond the Name: Operationalizing BIS’s “Affiliates Rule” with Kharon + e2open
As of September 30, 2025, the Bureau of Industry and Security’s (BIS) interim final rule treats any foreign entity that is 50% or more owned - directly, indirectly, or in aggregate - by parties on the Entity List or MEU List, or by select Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs), as though it were listed itself. This...
E2open Ocean Shipping Index
E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index examines current trends based on real data related to several critical trade lanes and offers a historical context for even deeper insights. Decision-makers can use the index to more fully understand the impact of disruptions, gain unique visibility into supply chain movements worldwide and take informed action based on actual data.
Reducing Supply Chain Costs in the CPG Industry: Why Inventory Is the First Place to Start
Key takeaways Why start with inventory? Inventory is usually the largest controllable cost driver in CPG supply chains, so tackling it first delivers the quickest impact. What problems occur without optimization? Stockouts, excess inventory, high carrying costs, obsolescence, and waste. How can CPG companies reduce costs? By improving forecast accuracy, setting balanced safety stocks, and using real-time optimization...
August Truck Freight Tonnage Highest Since December 2023
September 24, 2025 | Transport Topics John highlights that rising tariffs and economic uncertainty are creating structural risks, putting pressure on consumers and raising concerns for retailers as peak shipping season approaches.
From Forecasts to Flexibility: Why Supply Chain Planning Matters More Than Ever
Key takeaways What is supply chain planning (SCP)? SCP is the process of aligning supply and demand through coordinated demand forecasting, production and logistics planning. Why is SCP valuable to organizations? The value of SCP lies in reducing costs, improving customer satisfaction, boosting efficiency, supporting smarter decisions and increasing agility. How does effective planning improve supply chain...
Importers adjust shipping strategies after US ends low-value tariff waiver
September 17, 2025 | S&P Global John notes the end of the de minimis tariff exemption disproportionately affects small exporters, raising costs for them and consumers, potentially reducing market access and consumer choice.
Breaking: How the 40% Transshipment Penalty is Reshaping Global Trade
The US is cracking down on transshipments A 40% transshipment penalty is pushing companies to rethink how and where they source, ship and declare their goods. Don’t wait for customs to flag you. See how the penalty could reshape your supply chain maps–and what smart companies are doing next.
How Heavy Equipment Manufacturers Fix Supply Chain Blind Spots with Smart Logistics
Turn fragmented operations into a well-oiled machine with clear logistics visibility and control. Heavy equipment manufacturers know this pain all too well: one missing hydraulic cylinder or transmission part can shut down your entire assembly line. Whether you’re cranking out excavators, combine harvesters, or mining trucks, scattered logistics operations create costly blind spots that hurt...