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Back to EpisodesGuest: Ron Greene of Overhaul discusses cargo theft prevention: A bumpy road for freight markets; The overall health of logistics is growing, but just slightly
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Our guest on this week's episode is Ron Greene, SVP Intel and Fusion Center at Overhaul, a global logistics risk-management software company. Cargo theft continues to plague the industry, as millions of dollars worth of products are stolen each year from facilities as well as from trailers in transit. How serious is the problem of theft, and what can be done to prevent it? We discuss how technology can play a role in stopping thefts and aid in recovery of goods if thefts do happen.
The trucking freight business is changing, as freight volumes decline overall. Yet new patterns are emerging and volumes are being pushed to different regions of the country. We explain what is happening and why.
The latest Logistics Managers' Index report is out, showing the health of the overall logistics industry. It appears there is still growth, but just barely. The numbers are certainly down from the huge growth avalanches of the past two years. But is this slowing just more of a return to normalcy?
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Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:
- Overhaul
- Truck freight volume continued to contract in Q1, US Bank says
- Logistics industry growth slowed in April
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- Visit Supply Chain Quarterly
- Listen to CSCMP and Supply Chain Quarterly's Supply Chain in the Fast Lane podcast
- Listen to Supply Chain Quarterly's Top 10 Supply Chain Threats podcast
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