04/09/2026Pillars That Set Superior 4PL Providers Apart Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 4PL market is one of the fastest growing sectors of the supply chain with a market projected to reach $148.6 billion by 2035[1]. When selecting a 4PL provider, it’s critically important to understand how they will be expected to meet tactical, operational needs combined with augmenting your strategy. Strategic thinking, technology, operational expertise, and… Continue reading Pillars That Set Superior 4PL Providers Apart
12/17/20252026 Supply Chain Outlook by Jeff Kanterman, SVP of Transportation Management Reading Time: 3 minutesModerate Growth, Strategic Shifts, and the Rise of Operational AI The logistics and supply chain industry is entering 2026 amid moderate growth, ongoing structural shifts, and accelerating technological maturity. While the year ahead is unlikely to bring significant volatility, the market is evolving in ways that require thoughtful preparation. Below are my predictions for the… Continue reading 2026 Supply Chain Outlook by Jeff Kanterman, SVP of Transportation Management
06/30/2025Managed Transportation Provider Models Reading Time: 3 minutesGuest Blog by: Tyler White, VP of Transportation Management Sales As companies look to better manage the ever-changing demands of modern supply chains, selecting the right transportation management model is more critical than ever. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, understanding an organization’s goals, operational strengths, and desired outcomes is key to selecting the right fit.… Continue reading Managed Transportation Provider Models
12/05/2023The 2024 Managed Transportation Outlook: Building Resilience Reading Time: 3 minutesA guest blog by Jeff Kanterman, SVP of Transportation Management, NFI Heading into 2024, the North American transportation environment will be shaped by cautious optimism amidst economic uncertainty. While demand is expected to begin improving midyear from current softness, shippers must maintain a disciplined approach focused on optimizing costs and supply chain networks. Providers who… Continue reading The 2024 Managed Transportation Outlook: Building Resilience
05/23/2022Using the Digital Twin: 4 Supply Chain Scenarios that Generate Savings Digital twin business and industrial process modelling. innovation and optimisation. Reading Time: 4 minutesA guest blog by Felipe Molino, Director of Supply Chain Engineering Solutions at NFI The Supply Chain Digital Twin is a virtual or digital copy of your business that runs parallel to a supply chain system to identify and quantify continuous improvement initiatives. The tool, which visualizes entire networks and uses data to strategically plan… Continue reading Using the Digital Twin: 4 Supply Chain Scenarios that Generate Savings
12/02/2021Transportation Management: People Led, Technology Enabled Reading Time: 3 minutesMeet the Team Making TM Operations Seamless Enabled by its proprietary technology, Navitrace, NFI’s experts leverage the most advanced transportation, BI, and analytics platforms to innovate customer networks with full transparency. In this video, Jim Hanselmann and Leanne Entwistle highlight how NFI’s teams are able to build modular microsystems suited for each and every customer… Continue reading Transportation Management: People Led, Technology Enabled
08/24/2021How Transportation Management is an Extension of our Customers Reading Time: 3 minutesMeet the Team Making TM Operations Seamless Enabled by technology that gives real-time visibility to transportation networks, our experts make transparent, quick decisions that mitigate costs and increase efficiencies for our customers. In this video, Darren Conner and Tanika Cobb highlight how NFI’s dedication to customer service and nimble decision-making support NFI’s customized solutions, and… Continue reading How Transportation Management is an Extension of our Customers
08/11/2021Using Technology to Navigate Supply Chain Volatility Reading Time: 4 minutesVolatility became synonymous with supply chain in 2020 and that trend has continued throughout 2021. Consistent disruptions are forcing shippers to rethink the way they manage their networks. Supply chain visibility is critical when making calculated decisions that help support the health of your business. Advancements in technology can help fill the gaps exposed by… Continue reading Using Technology to Navigate Supply Chain Volatility
06/25/2021Transportation Management: Collaboratively Implementing Solutions Reading Time: 3 minutesMeet the Team Making TM Implementation an Effortless Endeavor Through a planned, partnered approach, NFI’s Transportation Management (TM) team implements solutions that get customers up and running with powerful network capabilities in a matter of weeks. In this video, team members Bill Wolfe and Darren Conner highlight how NFI is able to address complex implementation… Continue reading Transportation Management: Collaboratively Implementing Solutions
04/08/2021Transportation Management: Engineering for the Future Reading Time: 3 minutesMeet the TM Engineers Driving Customer Value They’re not supply chain engineers, they’re supply chain scientists. Calculated risk-taking and hands-on program design are enabling NFI’s Transportation Management team to customize solutions of the future for NFI customers. In this video, team members Felipe Molino and Kayla Broyles highlight how NFI is able to deliver custom,… Continue reading Transportation Management: Engineering for the Future