Brooks Bentz
Partner with Accenture
Brooks Bentz is a Partner with Accenture, Scott Fata and Margaret Tedlie are Senior Managers in the North American Fulfillment Practice in Supply Chain Management
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What’s next for trucking?
May 1, 2024
Entering into some form of asset-pooling agreement, operationally enabled by AI-based solutions, can help reduce non-productive expenses, improve service, enhance margin and lead to greater market share.
Supply Chain Currents Part II: A different model for shipper/carrier relations
April 2, 2024
This is the second of two columns that visits the concept of “index-based variable-rate pricing” as a way to establish more market stability for both shippers and carriers.
E-commerce Logistics: An endless array of challenges
March 4, 2024
While this year may be a close copy of 2023 in terms of supply chain execution as it relates to e-commerce moves, forecasting is more precarious. The instability and conflict have...
Supply Chain Currents Part I: Is there a different way to move freight more effectively?
March 1, 2024
This is the first of two columns that visits the concept of “index-based variable-rate pricing” as a way to establish more market stability for both shippers and carriers.
2024 Transportation Rate Outlook: More of the same?
January 10, 2024
Our annual gathering of freight transportation industry analysts reveals that the cycle of rate and capacity fluctuations continue their age-old volatility, but in a more muted fashion. Here’s a...
2023 In Review: Let’s turn the page
December 6, 2023
We canvassed a seasoned group of industry observers to record what happened this past year and what it means to our logistics and supply chain operations as we head into 2024....
On a Personal Note: Remembering Bill Greenwood
November 2, 2023
This month, I’m stepping away from my usual supply chain matters to provide a testimonial on a remarkable human being and my friend, William E. (Bill) Greenwood, former COO...
