Leading by Example and Empowerment

by synergycap1 | Oct 17, 2016 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Capital, Working Capital

By Merrill Douglas Tags: Logistics I.T., Trucking, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Partnership, Logistics, Technology When a corporate merger sent Marc Althen to Penske Truck Leasing in 1988, his first assignment there put him in charge of environmental...

Tips for First-time TMS Buyers

by synergycap1 | Oct 17, 2016 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Working Capital

By J. P. Wiggins Tags: Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology Q: TMS solutions are traditionally complex to implement. Why is that? A: A transportation management system (TMS) has one of the strongest ROIs of any supply chain management...

To Boost Shipment Productivity, Look to the Cloud

by synergycap1 | Oct 17, 2016 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Working Capital

By Robert Clesi Tags: Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Supply Chain Deploying a cloud-based shipment execution system promotes a healthier ecosystem within the company, reduces costs, and pays big dividends via customer satisfaction. When...

Stop the Free-Flowing Expenses of Demurrage and Detention

by synergycap1 | Oct 17, 2016 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Working Capital

By Dave Albanese Tags: Logistics I.T., Ocean, Ports, Global Trade Management, Transportation, Technology , Visibility Q: What are the concealed costs of demurrage and detention? A: High demurrage and detention costs are rampant as ports are becoming increasingly...

Trends—October 2016

by synergycap1 | Oct 17, 2016 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Capital, Working Capital

Rise of e-commerce changing logistics real estate landscape; Companies who don’t sell globally may be sacrificing profits; Many smaller fleets non-compliant with upcoming ELD mandate

Accidents Happen: Is Your Transportation Partner Prepared?

by synergycap1 | Oct 17, 2016 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Capital, Working Capital

It is never too late to improve your safety operations. The changes you make today will reduce your liability exposure for an accident that happens tomorrow.