The Uberization of Last-Mile Freight

by Steve Banker, Contributor, Forbes Logistics & Transportation  /  Uber has disrupted the taxi industry. Can anyone copy the Uber model and disrupt the freight market? That question is generating a great deal of discussion among logistics executives, with the “last mile” freight market generating the most buzz. Transporting goods long distances can be done… Read More

Turning A Niche Into A Billion Dollar Opportunity

by Tom Taulli, contributor, Forbes  / When Mark Zuckerberg focused his social network initially on Ivy League campuses, it seemed kind of foolish. How could this niche be a billion-dollar opportunity? Yes, of course, he’s now one of the world’s richest persons. And if anything, the college market was ideal for getting early adopters as well as… Read More