Network Troubleshooting

Network Diagnostic Tools Network protocol analyzers, such as Wireshark, that collect, filter, and store network traffic supply a superb view of each protocol layer with its headers, contents, and trailers. While Wireshark is essential for examining IP (Internet Protocol) traffic, it is not designed – nor intended –  to supply the intelligence required to identify and[…]

Distribution Center Management Strategies in a Freight Capacity Crisis

A startling statistic was presented at the Chicagoland Food and Beverage Network (CFBN) meeting last week: For every 9 truckloads ready to ship, there is only one available truck.  There are a number of reasons for the freight capacity shortage in 2018, including the ELD mandate, shortage of truck drivers, a crumbling infrastructure, severe weather,[…]