As the demand for third-party logistics companies (3PLs) grows, supply chain and logistics professionals will face greater pressure to improve shipper-3PL relationships. Shippers are now taking a closer look at top logistics trends and are viewing their logistics providers as a strategic partner. However, a strong relationship is not everything, a 3PL must be making
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Good to Great: A Conscious Choice
In his book, “Good to Great”, Jim Collins says, “Greatness is not a function of circumstance. Greatness, it turns out, is largely a matter of conscious choice, and discipline.” While this is absolutely true, I can’t help but remind myself that there have been countless times when I had a specific goal or task in
Read MoreBecker Logistics included on Transport Topics Top Freight Brokers
It was announced in this week’s issue of Transport Topics that Becker Logistics is included in the ‘Transport Topics top freight brokers’. We are honored to be included on this list and we are looking forward to rising through the ranks in the coming years. This news is great for everyone looking for a solution
Read MoreJim Becker Named to the 2019 Food Logistics Champions: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain
Glendale Heights, IL—March-22, 2019 — Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named Jim Becker to its 2019 Food Logistics Champions: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award. The Food Logistics Champions: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain recognizes influential individuals in our industry whose achievements,
Read MoreProactive Versus Reactive Mindset
Being proactive is a lot like being a surfer. When surfing, you cannot control the waves that are being thrown at you, but you can learn how to ride the wave and regain some of the control. Similarly in life, being proactive does not mean controlling everything, but rather making decisions based off of the
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