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Jul 14, 2023 • 9min
Last mile medicine and pharmaceutical delivery
Mary O’Connell - Running on Ice Community - FreightWaves - St. Louis, MO
This week we have Guru Rao, CEO at NuVizz
What are the unique challenges and complexities associated with last mile pharmaceutical and medical courier services, particularly when handling refrigerated freight?
How does temperature control impact the delivery process?
How can data visibility and real-time monitoring systems enhance the reliability and efficiency of last mile pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics, especially when it comes to ensuring the integrity of refrigerated shipments?
What specific technologies or solutions can be implemented to optimize routes for last mile medical deliveries, taking into account the need for refrigeration and time-sensitive deliveries?
What are the potential risks and consequences of inadequate visibility and route optimization in last mile pharmaceutical logistics, particularly when dealing with perishable or temperature-sensitive products? How can these risks be mitigated?
How can collaboration and data sharing among stakeholders, such as pharmaceutical companies, logistics providers, and healthcare facilities, improve last mile delivery of refrigerated medical supplies?
What role does visibility and route optimization play in fostering effective collaboration?
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Jul 14, 2023 • 5min
Carrier Update - Midwest and Southeast remain the top regions in the country
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves
Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves
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Jul 14, 2023 • 9min
How does weather impact decision making at Daimler Trucks?
Alan Adler - Midwest Bureau Chief - FreightWaves - Nunica, MI
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Jul 14, 2023 • 5min
Carrier Update - Freight volumes increase after the holiday, Rejection rates fall
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves
Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves
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Jul 14, 2023 • 9min
CPG companies seeing demand wane because of less spending cash for consumers
Adam Josephson - Senior Vertical Expert - FreightWaves - Baltimore, MD
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cpg-companies-experiencing-unusual-demand-weakness-as-americans-incomes-deteriorate
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Jul 13, 2023 • 5min
Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves
Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves
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Jul 13, 2023 • 12min
Round Table - Would you rather
Thomas Wasson - Enterprise Fleet Expert - FreightWaves
Luke Falasca - Account Executive - FreightWaves
Bill Priestley - Producer - FreightWaves NOW
TOPICS
Less reliable or more state of the art?
How hard do you negotiate?
When do you jump in to get market share?
Where will you invest in security?
Anticipate UPS deal falling through?
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Jul 13, 2023 • 7min
On The Spot - What’s happening in the macroeconomy?
Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves
Anthony Smith - Chief Economist - FreightWaves
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Jul 13, 2023 • 11min
The effect of the Canadian port strike on rail traffic
John Schmitter - Chief Commercial Officer - RailState - Denver, CO
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Jul 13, 2023 • 6min
Carrier Update - Louisville or Shreveport?
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves
Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves
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