“When I stepped into that a more strategic role, I really had a very good view of how the business was operating across the entire organization:
when we were making decisions on the operations floor, how it was affecting our admin teams, how it was affecting our carriers, how it was affecting our shippers”.
This is Sarah Ruffcorn, the President of Trinity Logistics, on why exposure to every facet of the organization helped her understand how to improve the customer experience and fix problems more efficiently.
Interested in more of Sarah’s insights into leading a large trucking company?
Tune in to this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast where she joins host Brent Hutto for a fascinating conversation. 🚛
Head to the comments to tune in! 👇
When I stepped into that VP of a more strategic role, I really had a very good view of how the business was operating across the entire organization when we were making decisions on the operations floor, how it was really affecting our admin teams, how it was affecting our carriers, how it was affecting our shippers and customers. And so when you get exposure to all of that, especially when you really have to understand your business processes, you step into that seat and you see lots of opportunities. You know, like everything's getting really stuck because these loads aren't getting released fast enough or really stuck because we're not getting this paperwork. Or whatever the case was at the time. So when I stepped into that role, having known that and having had that exposure and experience, it really helped, you know, not just what our customers need, but what our carriers needed and what our business needed to be able to pay them faster or to be able to move transactions faster.
Curious about the new White House Council on #SupplyChainResilience? e2open's John Lash shares exclusive insights on the Logistics Matters podcast in Season 5 Episode 25. Discover why this initiative is a game-changer for US supply chain resiliency. Also, stay informed on key trucking regulations and the latest in freight brokerage. Check it out!
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What is a 3PL?
Many of my recent networking conversations lead to surprise as I describe the world of third party logistics. Granted everyone is more supply chain conscious these days, but most have little or no exposure to the freight brokerage segment. I had the chance to talk about this curious industry and my 20-year career on the Built to Sell podcast.
Have a listen to the whole episode and let me know your thoughts!
How many stakeholders need to collaborate to #decarbonise#roadlogistics? Well, A LOT! 🤯 Check out this podcast with the Director of the Sustainable Buyers Alliance, Rik Arends, and my colleague Patrick Schuster, to get an idea of the complexity and how they try to solve it.
When Patrick Schuster tried to sketch out which actors need to be involved in the #roadlogistics decarbonisation journey, the white board quickly turned messy. There are just so many! That's why Kuehne+Nagel joined the Sustainable Buyers Alliance: to come together with other actors in one forum, where Patrick and his team also aim to represent the voices of smaller carriers. Learn more about this partnership in our second podcast episode: https://bit.ly/3Oi40KsSmart Freight Centre#sustainability#logistics
🤔 What does it take to be a shipper of choice?
To Rob Haddock, it comes down to two things:
1.) Respecting drivers
2.) Being a good partner with your carrier management teams
Without either of those, you won’t make the cut.
Find out more in my newest episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, linked in the comments 👇
#Shippers#Logistics#FreightNation
Tune in to the latest Logistics Matters podcast featuring John Lash from e2open, to hear about the new White House #SupplyChainResilience task force. In this episode, learn how these initiatives seek to address supply chain insecurities and improve collaboration with international partners. Listen now so you don’t miss out on updates about trucking regulations and the dynamic freight brokerage sector!
Meet Reid Eggen, our ATS pricing expert! Listen to this short clip and roll to the ATS podcast for the full episode at Beyond the Road. Take a nugget or to and have a great Monday morning! #ATS#Logitics
📌 Episode 36: Building Strong Relationships in the Freight Transportation Industry with Sarah Ruffcorn of Trinity Logistics https://truckstop.com/podcast/episode-36-sarah-ruffcorn/