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Back to EpisodesGuest: Tom Nightingale of AFS Logistics on freight markets in Q3; Changes at the Postal Service; Inflation continues to nag at supply chains
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Our guest on this week's episode is Tom Nightingale, CEO at AFS Logistics. He addresses how inflation, fuel surcharges, and other economic pressures are affecting freight markets. He offers perspective on Q3 performance and what to expect for freight as we head into peak season.
The recent changes at the U.S. Postal Service are reflected in its latest earnings report. One of the new changes just announced this week is a new rate increase. What do the numbers show and how do they reflect the overall economy?
Inflation continues to irritate our supply chains. It is the number one concern of procurement professionals. What strategies are they using to deal with higher costs?
DC Velocity's sister publication CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly offers a podcast series called Supply Chain in the Fast Lane. It is co-produced with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. The second season has now launched and focuses on supply chain digitalization. Go to your favorite podcast platform to subscribe.
Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:
- AFS Logistics
- Postal Service Quarterly loss increases due to pandemic trends and price inflation
- Procurement pros say inflation is top concern
- Visit DCVelocity.com for the latest news.
- 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
- Send feedback about this podcast to podcast@dcvelocity.com.
Podcast sponsored by: Schneider
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