Fronetics Strategic Advisors is a leading management consulting firm focused on the logistics and supply chain industries. Our industry and functional expertise enables us to fully support and guide our clients as they address critical business issues, take advantages of opportunities, and grow their company. Our clients rely on us to create and execute marketing
Marcelo Simiao, Lean Manager at Munters, discusses terrorism’s impact on the global supply chain. The supply chain needs to be protected for many reasons — after all, it’s what keeps food, medicine, and other critical goods flowing around the world. According to former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, “As globalization brings nations closer together, we
Let your voice be heard! The logistics and supply chain industries may be relatively new to the social media game, but those companies that are leveraging these platforms are already seeing positive effects on business. An industry survey conducted by Fronetics found that while 100% of respondents have used social media for five years or
On October 1st the 735-foot cargo ship El Faro issued a distress call, and then vanished in the eye of Hurricane Joaquin. The search for the ship, captain, and crew has thrust the shipping industry into the spotlight. There is a common misconception that the majority of goods we purchase arrive via plane, or are
Transportation and logistics is a field that is booming. The business is a money-maker and a cornerstone of day-to-day functioning. It’s one that has been present for centuries. We are well past the Age of Discovery, but transportation and logistics companies carry on the torch of moving products that people need and desire around the
Drew McElroy, founder of the start-up Transfix, is no newcomer to the trucking industry. McElroy was born into the business; his parents owned and operated the freight brokerage Andrew’s Express, affectionately naming it after McElroy. “I remember listening to my father structure deals. As a kid, it was all utterly confusing to me,” recalls McElroy.
“Gartner likes to publish the Top 25 Supply Chains every year. Unfortunately, there’s one supply chain the esteemed analyst firm continues to overlook. And it just so happens to be the greatest supply chain success story of all time. I’m talking about The Santa Claus Supply Chain.” Richard Howell’s 2011 article proposing that Santa’s Supply Chain is superior
This guest post is written by Keychain Logistics. Keychain Logistics is a leading transportation provider enabling businesses to directly engage carriers, track shipments, and monitor its logistics needs online. It’s 2012. Platforms like Uber, Airbnb, and Homejoy are growing rapidly. New customers are signing up via search, paid referrals, and social media. Marketing teams at
Keychain Logistics has made two bold promises. The company has promised truckers that they will never drive empty again and has promised shippers that Keychain will improve their bottom line. Can the company deliver on these promises? Who is Keychain Logistics? Keychain is a leading transportation provider enabling businesses to directly engage carriers, track shipments, and
Many companies within the logistics and supply chain industries are stuck on the social media starting line. The reason – “they can’t get past the word ‘social’ and the perception it creates.” The reality is that social media is a tool that can be utilized to create value and grow your business. This is the
Many companies within the logistics and supply chain industries are stuck on the social media starting line. The reason – “they can’t get past the word ‘social’ and the perception it creates.” The reality is that social media is a tool that can be utilized to create value and grow your business. Over the next
