Author: Matt Zimmer

Efficient Inventory Management for CPG: Reducing Costs and Waste

Shippers of consumer packaged goods (CPGs) are all too familiar with the balancing act required to keep products like fresh...

President Matt Zimmer on Freightwaves Truck Tech Podcast

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Lineage to Raise Largest IPO This Year; Record E-commerce Sales Disrupting Air Cargo Market

Cold storage firm Lineage is preparing to go public in what many expect to be the largest IPO in 2024....

Breaking The Mold: A Tech-Driven Logistics Evolution in CPG

The CPG logistics industry, long dominated by major businesses producing high-demand goods, remained stagnant for years in the context of...

Amazon Dumps Plastic, Consumers Spend Cautiously, and Target’s Supply Chain Chief Showcases Brillance

Amazon, being the pioneer it is, continues to make significant strides in adapting environmentally friendly initiatives. The retail giant aims...

Technology and CPG Logistics: A Perfect Pair

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) are everyday products, meaning everyday logistics processes and sales through various channels, which is why technology...

Retailers Scramble to Keep Customers Spending Amid Inflation

A recent poll showed that 80% of the U.S. population views inflationary conditions negatively.   Retailers continue to struggle with...

The Role of 3PLs in CPG Logistics: A Comprehensive Guide

3PLs (third-party logistics providers) are businesses that leverage expertise, experience, and resources to simplify logistics operations for supply chains and...

Astronomical Rise in Cargo Theft Amid Rise in Imports from China Into the US

The freight industry has reportedly seen strategic cargo theft soar 68% in Q4 of 2023, sparking one of the largest...

API in Logistics: Leveraging Technology For Optimized CPG Logistics

CPG logistics can be quite a complex process. Multiple players interact at different levels within the end-to-end linehaul process. From...