Lena Desmond

For decades, vehicle logistics has operated as a largely opaque industry, where limited transparency is treated as the norm. But today, the consequences of that opacity are becoming impossible to ignore: volatile pricing, inconsistent delivery speeds, and an industry increasingly vulnerable to fraud.

This report analyzes data from 59 U.S.-based shippers to understand satisfaction with vehicle logistics and identify opportunities for improvement.

Auto transport brokers act as intermediaries between shippers and carriers. While this may be worthwhile when working with a top-tier auto transport broker, it’s important to note that not all brokers deliver the same level of white-glove service. In other words, you don’t always get what you pay for.

When it comes to shipping vehicles, brokers are one way to get the job done, but they aren’t the only way. This article breaks down what brokers do, how they price shipments, and alternative methods for shipping vehicles.

This blog explores the reasons why every finance team needs to reprioritize OTP and integrate it into analysis, planning, close, and consolidation processes.

Bylined article ghostwritten for Maria Grazia Cafagna, Director, ESG & Regulatory Solutions, CCH Tagetik, Wolters Kluwer.

I led the change on a new website for Flow Martial Arts by updating messaging, optimizing for SEO, configuring the Squarespace template, directing photography, and working with a designer to elevate the site's look and feel.

Among a host of benefits, Convoy boasts lower shipping costs, improved carrier relations, refined capacity management, and reduced carbon emissions in comparison to its contemporaries. The question is, can the rest of the industry achieve these benefits? What is the secret of Convoy’s success?

Newly pregnant or trying to conceive? Worried you'll have to give up your favorite workout, red wine, and sushi all at once? When it comes to fitness, we have some good news!
If you're healthy and your pregnancy is normal, prenatal exercise is safe and encouraged for moms-to-be. This short article will break down what you should know about exercise during each trimester and provide three safe home workouts you can add to your pregnancy workout plan.

B2B marketplaces face unique business problems along commerce, fintech, and logistics that complicate the marketplace stack. As you build a B2B marketplace, here are some of the necessary components to think through.

No matter how much you love to catch, drive, and finish, repeating the same motion over and over again can get a little stale. So how do you keep the vibe alive? Variety is the spice of life. If you’re starting to find your home rower boring, there are plenty of ways to add some zing to your workout.

Finance leaders are breaking down silos, improving planning methodologies, and upgrading tech tools to safeguard their businesses.

Rowing is so good for the body that it’s often the workout for anyone nursing an injury. Find us a more effective, safe whole-body workout, we’ll wait. But like any movement — typing, sneezing, or yoga — it’s still possible to get injured on a rowing machine.

Last year, Amazon made $469.8 billion in sales, and Etsy had a market value of $21 billion. Currently, nine out of 10 of the top U.S. retailers are marketplaces, and online marketplaces accounted for 58% of global online sales before the pandemic’s e-commerce boom.

Savvy entrepreneurs and innovative enterprises are turning to the marketplace model. How do you get started?

COVID-19 has been the ultimate stress test for the office of finance. After two-plus years of uncertainty, finance has finally entered a time to re-evaluate technology and improve processes. But tough questions remain:
What challenges must finance overcome?
What technology will make an impact on financial processes?
What upcoming disruption should finance teams prepare for?

Environment, social and governance reporting: It’s new, it’s evolving, and it’s worldwide. Now is the time to prepare for ESG reporting. Let’s explore the biggest obstacles to producing ESG reports so companies can start addressing these challenges before they bottleneck reporting efforts.