Industry Trends Archives - Odyssey Logistics https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog-insights/industry-trends/ Multimodal Services for Resilient Supply Chains Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:02:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-blue-favicon-32x32.png Industry Trends Archives - Odyssey Logistics https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog-insights/industry-trends/ 32 32 From Foundation to Future: Charting a Journey of Growth Through 2025 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/from-foundation-to-future-charting-a-journey-of-growth-through-2025/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:00:25 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24875 Looking back on 2024, our team at Odyssey has a lot to be proud of in a year that tested the resilience of the global supply chain. We maintained our financial stability and continued to invest in our future. We’re now in a position for a new era of growth. Recently, our leadership team met […]

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]]> Driving resilience and innovation across Odyssey https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/driving-resilience-and-innovation-across-odyssey/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 16:18:10 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24747 2024 was a year that tested the resilience of supply chains everywhere — port disruptions, unpredictable markets, and geopolitical conflicts kept us all on our toes. At Odyssey, we turned these challenges into opportunities to build stronger partnerships, deliver smarter solutions, and enhance the services we provide to our customers. I’m proud to say that, […]

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]]> Is logistics ready for data sharing? https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/is-logistics-ready-for-data-sharing/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:48:51 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24610 By Maneet Singh, Chief Information Officer “Do you think the logistics industry is ready for data sharing?” I recently participated in a technology panel at the IANA Intermodal EXPO where this question was asked. Data sharing refers to the practice of making company data available across multiple applications, people, or organizations. It’s critical for the […]

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]]> A Salute to Truck Drivers: Honoring Our Highway Heroes  https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/salute-to-truck-drivers/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:57:08 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24520 Day in and day out, over 3.6 million truck drivers keep freight moving from origin to final destination—and all points in between. They crisscross the country delivering essential goods and services, often spending days and weeks away from home and managing long hours, demanding schedules and unpredictable road conditions. Truck drivers fulfill an indispensable role […]

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]]> Brake Safety Week Set for August 25-31, 2024 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/brake-safety-week-2024/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:12:14 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24390 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Sunday, August 25, 2024 through Saturday, August 31, 2024. Throughout the week, officials across North America will conduct routine commercial motor vehicle inspections, focusing on the condition of brake linings and pads. CVSA reports that in some jurisdictions, performance-based brake testers (PBBT), […]

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]]> A Year of Collaborative Transformation https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/digital-transformation/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:44:08 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24377 A year ago, Maneet Singh joined the Odyssey Logistics team as its new CIO, sparking a wave of technological synergies across the organization. Singh’s knack for inspiring IT teams, cultivating robust stakeholder relationships, and optimizing IT investments has been pivotal in driving transformation. Singh, a veteran of numerous digital and business transformations, collaborates with the […]

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]]> Tech adoption is a losing strategy: how should IT rethink success? https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/tech-adoption-is-a-losing-strategy/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:56:18 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24295 A previous blog post outlined why IT teams need to make a shift in consciousness from supporting projects to supporting business outcomes. But how should we think about outcomes? How can IT teams and the companies develop a deeper understanding of ROI and its specific implications for their business?  Here, we’ll explore these questions including […]

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]]> The outcomes orientation challenge in IT https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/outcomes-orientation-challenge-in-it/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:07:46 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24292 Productivity and customer experience are people challenges Last month, I laid out Odyssey’s five-part roadmap for AI-readiness and technological resilience. The basic idea was that logistics professionals need workable strategies that will make tech-stewardship a company-wide responsibility. Today’s focus is on two parts of that roadmap: improving productivity and streamlining the customer experience. By considering […]

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]]> Negotiations Between ILA and USMX: An Industry Update https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/ila-and-usmx/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:37:22 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24288 The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have been engaged in negotiations concerning East and Gulf Coast marine terminals. However, recent developments have led to a halt in these discussions, raising concerns within the industry. On June 11th, the ILA decided to cease talks with USMX. This decision comes after […]

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]]> Perfect Storm: Global Issues Squeeze Freight https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/global-issues-squeeze-freight/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:55:22 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24282 As we move further into 2024, it’s clear that equipment availability, fuel costs and freight rates are all moving in time with the many different global issues that are impacting global supply chains. The Red Sea crisis, war in Ukraine, higher China tariffs and the uncertainty around the Iran nuclear deal are just some of […]

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