The Revival of Sales and Operations Planning
What is Sales and Operations Planning? Invented almost forty years ago, Sales & Operations Planning (commonly referred to as S&OP) was conceived as a method to “force” isolated enterprise business units to work together. Across countless industrial sectors many companies’ business unit workflows and processes ran on their own – “in silos” – with little […]
Choosing the Best Vehicles to Start – or to Grow – Your Business
Investing in vehicles for your owner-operator business is important. Here’s what you need to know. If you’ve been following Pace’s Drivers’ Blog, you already know that Pace is dedicated to helping you grow your owner-operator business. From Seven Secrets to Success for Owner-Operators to Which Structure is Right for Your Owner-Operator Business?, our series on […]
Embrace Change and Emerge Better
COVID-19 presents unprecedented challenges to businesses. We recognize the sacrifice, loss, and hardship organizations small and large around the globe have incurred. We know, too, that how we work together could be very different once this pandemic concludes. Yet, we discover resilience and continue moving forward. Companies are making lemonade out of lemons and reimagining […]
Which Structure is Right for Your Owner-Operator Business?
One of the most important decisions you will make when starting your new business as an owner-operator is choosing which business structure to use. Depending on the state where you plan to register your new business, there are several entity types available. Each one has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, so carefully consider which […]
Growing Your Own Business Series: Session One
New year, new business goals? The trucking and transportation industry provides the supply chain with the infrastructure that is necessary to keep it running. Truck drivers are less likely to be unemployed than any other workers, and (according to the U.S. Census Bureau), over the last decade, America experienced a steady growth in revenue from trucking businesses, leveling off at […]
Welcome to Braking News!
We know it’s you – our carriers on the road – who keep our business rolling. We are launching a blog and e-newsletter especially for you – the teams of independent contractors and freight agents who make up the Pace Logistics Carrier Network. We are excited to have you join us as we explore topics that matter—such […]
Pace’s Director of IT, Shane Hill, Named an Honoree in Birmingham Business Journal’s 2019 Veterans of Influence Awards
Pace’s Director of Information Technology, Shane Hill, was named as an Honoree at the Birmingham Business Journal’s 2019 Veterans of Influence Awards. This special feature in the BBJ recognizes military veterans across the Birmingham area who have distinguished themselves in the local business world. Selections are made by an advisory committee who considers the honorees’ […]
Bringing EOS to Life: An Interview with Ken DeWitt, EOS Implementor at Pace USA
Pace uses the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) principles to guide how we work together as a business. Our certified EOS Implementor is Ken DeWitt of DeWitt LLC. In an effort to better understand EOS and to bring these principles to life for all of Pace’s Team Members, we sat down with Ken to learn more. Read on for the results of our interview.
Pace Acknowledged in Inc. 5000 List
This year Pace made the Inc. 5000 List as one of the fastest growing companies in America. Inc. is a weekly magazine publication that focuses on American small businesses and startups. Every year, Inc. publishes their list of the fastest growing companies in America, and here are Pace’s rankings for 2018. • #2,356 of 5,000 […]
Pace Names IT Veteran Director of Information Technology
IT veteran Shane Hill recently joined logistics provider Pace as Director of Information Technology. He brings more than two decades of experience to the company. Hill will focus on the operational systems that run Pace’s day-to-day activities. His concentration will be on the continual improvement of the company’s ability to help customers make decisions […]