Must Arrive By Date (MABD) shipping has become a cornerstone for retailers and supply chains alike. Born out of the need for efficiency and precision, MABD’s mandate that freight must be delivered within highly specific date and time windows. There are strict penalties for non-compliance, presenting challenges for shippers. Understanding and navigating these requirements is essential for those involved in the movement of goods.

Host Samantha Jones of SJ Consulting, is joined by Greg Plemmons, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and Chris Kelley, Senior Vice President of Operations at Old Dominion Freight Line to discuss best practices for shippers and carriers to ensure scorecard compliance.

· What is Must Arrive By Date (MABD), and are requirements different from LTL shipments? [2:10]

· How can carriers ensure external challenges do not inhibit MABD shipments? [11:05]

· Scorecards and penalties prompt shippers to engage with trusted partners. [13:28]

· Identifying which shipments require an MABD level of attention. [20:55]

· “Make digital connections with your carrier to streamline the flow of communication.” — Greg Plemmons, COO, ODFL

· “As the economy picks back up, warehouse space at the DC’s will get more constrained and that will continue to push more MABD.” — Greg Plemmons, COO, ODFL

· “We have conversations with customers every day about the improvement in their scorecards after signing on with our MABD program.” — Chris Kelley, Senior Vice President of Operations, ODFL

· “It’s important for these retailers to be careful with what type of inventory they are holding, and how fast they are turning products.” — Samantha Jones, Host of Cargo Shorts Podcast, ODFL

· “Communicate with your carrier early and often and we will do the same.” — Greg Plemmons, COO, ODFL

· “It’s more critical than ever to get the product out there.” — Chris Kelley, Senior Vice President of Operations, ODFL

· Connect with Samantha Jones

· Learn about OD’s MABD services

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· Cargo Shorts podcast

· Shippers can direct freight-related questions to marketing@ODFL.com.

The domestic supply chain has changed in ways few could predict. It has rebuilt itself in new, dynamic ways, with a stronger version of Just-in-Time shipping emerging. It is called “Just-in-Time 2.0.” This new model keeps the best parts of the old system while focusing on shorter, resilient lines of transport with greater redundancy.

Host Jonathan Betz is joined by Dr. Thomas Goldsby, the Professor of Supply Chain Management at Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, and Greg Plemmons, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Old Dominion Freight Line.

Their conversation explores the advantages and challenges of Just-in-Time 2.0, near-shoring options, and the new AI tools companies can access when planning for future demands.

Did Just-in-Case shipping solve Just-in-Time 1.0 supply chain issues? [1:41]

Advantages and challenges of Just-in-Time 2.0 shipping. [8:53]

Current geo-political business challenges and near-shoring opportunities. [12:26]

Has near-shoring improved supply chain resilience and can companies bear the cost? [17:30]

Does 3D printing or Additive Manufacturing lessen dependence on distant suppliers? [22:41]

The data analytics companies can use to predict demand accurately. [24:28]

OD Outlook

ODFL.com

Cargo Shorts podcast

Shippers can direct freight-related questions to marketing@ODFL.com.

Every inch counts when it comes to shipping, and accurate dimensioning can tip the scales in your favor. When weighing options, precise pallet dimensioning can make shipping faster and more efficient while reducing surprises on the final bill.

Host Jonathan Betz is joined by Todd Polen, Vice President of Pricing Systems at Old Dominion, and Glenn Zalusky, the Vice President of Strategic Business at Rice Lake Weighing Systems to discuss the benefits of accurate measurements.

Their conversation explores how accurate pallet dimensioning is a game changer for the LTL industry, the downstream benefits to shippers, including improved speed, accuracy, and more predictable pricing, and how this cutting-edge technology is changing the industry by streamlining shipping and boosting the bottom line.

Dimensional freight and LTL carrier considerations. [1:02]

How technology increases the accuracy and speed of measurements. [4:50]

Pallet dimensioner: Pros and cons. [7:53]

Dimensioners and the challenges of irregular freight. [12:43]

How dimensional weights affect a carrier’s bottom line. [14:55]

OD Outlook

ODFL.com

Rice Lake Weighing Systems

Cargo Shorts podcast

Shippers can direct freight-related questions to marketing@ODFL.com.