John A. Gentle is president of John A. Gentle & Associates, LLC, a logistics consulting firm specializing in contract/relationship management and regulatory compliance for shippers, carriers, brokers, and distribution centers. A recipient of several industry awards, he has more than 35 years of experience in transportation and logistics management. He can be reached at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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Sage Advice: 2012-Looking back and ahead
December 1, 2012
Let’s compare notes: Here’s what my colleagues and I saw this year in logistics and transportation management and what we expect next year—along with some suggested actions...
Sage Advice: Location, location… does it really make a difference?
November 1, 2012
An article in our local newspaper lamented the plight of individuals who live in the suburbs and rely upon bus service to get them to work, often at odd hours....
Sage Advice: Don’t let “back office” mediocrities hijack your transportation programs
October 1, 2012
A senior vice president of a major national carrier recently asked me if I thought that tomorrow’s shippers have the commitment to maintain the depth of talent necessary to...
Sage Advice: The secret to selecting the best logistics puzzlers
September 1, 2012
Once you retire from the traditional 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. work days, new hobbies and picture puzzles become a part of everyday life. Sounds boring? Well, it’s just...
Sage Advice: Farming, baseball spring training, and logistics planning…
August 1, 2012
It dawned on me the other day that some of the practices we employ in the planning and management of our logistics operations are similar to how farmers plan and...
Sage Advice: Provide better instructional tools that offer real value
July 1, 2012
“Mom, can you change the time on my watch?” “Sure…bring it over, it should only take a few seconds.”
Sage Advice: Logistical transparency
May 1, 2012
Don’t you just hate it when politicians or activists take a quote out of context and blow it out of proportion to make the other party look bad?
