FreightPlus

11/24/2021

Check out our feature on Boston 25 News!

We had a great time discussing the current supply chain challenges and the solutions FreightPlus provides its clients by utilizing the right people, processes and technology.

Watch the full piece here: https://zcu.io/O4j4

To learn more about FreightPlus, visit our website: https://zcu.io/1vUQ

Cargo on ships delayed, a lack of truck drivers and warehouse inventory issues are all part of a supply chain problem that’s holding up Leah Sauter’s furniture.

10/18/2021

"Logistics is the most painful part of anything you are trying to accomplish."

is where we talk with professionals under the age of thirty currently working the supply chain. This week’s episode of , we sit down with Chelsea Howard, Executive Account Manager at FreightPlus. Learn all about her background and how she ended up here!

We discuss:
• How she seized her opportunities
• The importance of networking
• The value of being presence

Check out the full episode here: https://zcu.io/STuf

10/12/2021

Suggestions for Q4? Focus on capacity.

In this episode of Consulting Logistics, Vice President of Operations at FreightPlus, Chris Peckham, provides a detailed analysis of the transportation market for the month of September 2021. Chris will break down:

• Pivotal events from the month
• Different Transportation Modes
• Indicators for what's to come

Check out the full episode here: https://zcu.io/QaGp

10/04/2021

"Everything is going to the same place at the same time."

In this episode of , older friend of the show and Practice Director for Security and Resilience at BSI, Tony Pelli comes on to discuss the topic that has everyone buzzing, holiday shipping. In this conversation Tony will use his specialty of assessing risk in global supply chains to provides context the upcoming season including:

• The risk factors contributing to the impact
• Why is this year predicted to be worse than last year?
• Addressing the risk as a company

Watch the full episode here: https://zcu.io/WJSE

09/20/2021

What does the infrastructure bill mean for the future of America?

In this episode, Jill Clifford, President at FreightPlus, joins the show to talk about impact the aging workforce has on capacity and what is being done about it. In this conversation Jill provides context around:

• The scope of the impact
• Factors that contribute to the problem
• Potential programs to re-energize the sector

Check out the full podcast at https://zcu.io/Sb6R

09/13/2021

How do natural disasters affect the freight market? Let's ask the expert.

In this episode of Consulting Logistics, Vice President of Operations at FreightPlus, Chris Peckham, provides a detailed analysis of the transportation market for the month of August 2021.

Chris will break down:
• Pivotal events from the month
• Different Transportation Modes
• Indicators for what's to come

Listen to the full August 2021 Transportation Market Report here: https://zcu.io/qD7d

09/03/2021

Happy Labor Day from your friends at FreightPlus!

08/30/2021

Learn how one job fair during Connor Kerwin's senior year had him hooked on a career in shipping for edition of . Supply Chain Under 30 is our series were we look at the different paths supply chain professionals under the age of 30 took to join the industry.

Listen or watch the full episode now - https://zcu.io/mP9s

08/24/2021

"It's a very sensitive industry, everything has to flow smoothly. Any little hiccup in the operation can throw that off"

- Chris Gula, LTL Operations expert on the current Less-than-truckload driver shortage.

Don't miss our latest episode on the impact of the LTL driver shortage. Episode out now - https://zcu.io/Qp6t

08/20/2021

📣 Time to celebrate🎉

Inc. Magazine named FreightPlus as one of top 15% fastest growing companies in the US. FreightPlus is No. 783 on this year’s list.

Our growth was fueled by delighting clients with a new innovative approach to customized logistics management in a focused market .

"We all work really hard, stay client focused and are having a lot of fun. Let’s keep it going!" - President Jill Clifford

See the full list here: https://zcu.io/B1pP

08/17/2021

Working with country singer Eric Church led to a love of logistics.

is where we talk with professionals under the age of thirty currently working the supply chain. In this week’s episode of , we sit down with Henley Kibler from FreightWise. Learn all about how he discovered his love for logistics by working as a tour manager for some of the top entertainment acts and his take on how technology is changing the supply chain industry.

They break down:
• His time as a collegiate cheerleader
• Problem solving on the road
• Advice he has for people looking to join the industry

Listen to the full episode at https://zcu.io/E117

08/10/2021

"You have to have people, process, technology... that ultimately leads to efficiencies in an organization."

In this episode of Consulting Logistics, Vice President of Operations at FreightPlus, Chris Peckham, provides a detailed analysis of the transportation market for the month of July 2021.

Chris will break down:
• Pivotal events from the month
• Different Transportation Modes
• Indicators for what's to come

Listen to the full July transportation market report episode at https://zcu.io/u3T