Paul Pfeiffer
Paul has spent nearly two decades in the transportation industry with roles in finance, operations, business transformation and risk management for companies with offerings in specialized flatbed, vans, brokerage, less-than-truckload (LTL), bulk, leasing, international and intermodal operations. He joined ATS in 2014 and serves as the chief financial officer.
Articles by Paul Pfeiffer
Nobody, in any industry, relishes uncertainty. Conducting business (for all parties) is more comfortable in a marketplace that’s stable, predictable and calm. With stability comes peace of mind and security. Without it, tough decisions surface regularly, testing those in positions of influence — positions like yours.
We’re a little over halfway through 2022, a year that has — to this point — been challenged by worldwide economic disruptions and supply chain congestion issues. No matter what industry your company is in, it has likely been impacted — in some form or another— by the current state of our world.
Here we are; in the early days of 2022. Following a year in which the transportation industry was tumultuous at best and seemingly impossible to navigate at worst, it’s understandable if you’ve been left feeling fed up and depleted. But you’re not alone.
As we near the conclusion of 2021, and begin the twenty-second leg of our 2000’s journey — with a year that promises more challenges, triumphs and learning opportunities — a bit of reflection would do all of us well.
This time of the year, many of us are trying to plan ahead to next year. For shippers, that means figuring out your transportation expenses — which will be even more challenging than usual this year. Please note, your planning will vary based on the type of market you service, but here is a broad stroke into some of the things to consider when making your transportation plans in 2021.
