As many of you are aware the ELD (Electronic Logging Device) mandate took effect in December of 2017 with enforcement of out of service criteria taking effect April 1, 2018. The next mandate to take effect for road safety is the federal CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. This clearinghouse will provide a database of drivers […]
Rockfarm Supply Chain Coaching
As part of a 3 part series, Seth Pacha, our demand planning guru will outline key elements of demand planning. When building inventory to stock in anticipation of future customer demand such as in an aftermarket or service parts industry, frequent pain points exist that cause less than desirable results. First and foremost is data. […]
Rockfarm Supply Chain Coaching
Continuing our discussions around sustainability, job site impact is top of mind as we finish the expansion of our office. The contractor has been diligent in specifying material dimensions that minimize waste during the installation process. Waste at the job site has become a cost metric that impacts sourcing decisions when determining which vendor will […]
Rockfarm Supply Chain Coaching
Though the term, “Hot Shot” is synonymous with ground expedite shipping, it has evolved to define a segment of trucking that is growing rapidly. Hot Shot today is typically defined as a four-axle, 1 or 2-ton fifth wheel pick up truck with trailers up to 40 feet in length. The trailers are usually open deck […]
Rockfarm TMS, Transportation Management
We recently completed a parcel audit for a client and what we found lies at the heart of the carrier rate audit discussion. Transportation Management Systems (TMS) enable a shipper to view all their carrier rating options on one screen by enabling the loading of the carrier pricing schedule directly into the TMS. This creates […]
Rockfarm Supply Chain Coaching
As we grasp what TMS technology brings to the table in process efficiency, exploration in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is beginning to shape how supply chains will be executed in the future. We have all been privy to the number of technology companies and start ups taking a swing at supply chain to […]
Rockfarm Supply Chain Coaching, TMS
2018 shaped up to be a banner year for TMS Technology. The big winner, cloud-based applications. Acceptance of cloud-based systems is gaining ground with large shippers due to the ease of data integration and normalization of supply chain visibility. Growth of large shippers typically comes with multiple acquisitions and multiple ERP’s. The need for one […]
Rockfarm TMS, Transportation Management
As a Supply Chain Coach, we are often asked by MercuryGate TMS direct customers to support TMS initiatives within the MercuryGate TMS. The initiatives may range from direct onboarding support or actual improvements in their current TMS state. The customers span across direct shippers to LSP’s (Logistic Service Providers) and 3PL’s. As a result, we […]
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Rockfarm Supply Chain, Supply Chain Coaching
All indications suggest the ELD (Electronic Logging Device) Mandate is firmly in place with little change expected. 2019 will see the older generation of automatic onboard recording devices “grandfathered” for two years under the ELD Mandate, being replaced. Disruption is expected to be minimal as the transition occurs. The resounding theme of FMCSA’s response to […]
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