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 24th Annual Logistics Management Salary Survey:
Salaries are stuck
Median salary hasn’t budged for three years and a majority of shippers say that next rung is just out of reach. However, a surprising 57 percent report that they’re satisfied with their logistics careers despite the slowdown in pay increases. Read More | Register for the webcast | Download the Results
Global Logistics: 2008 3PL Utilization Survey reveals a new twist
Our recent research paints a clearer picture of current 3PL usage and validates the subtle emergence of “hemispheric supply markets.” Read More
Tapping the potential of smart containers
Smart containers hold huge promise for improving supply chain efficiencies and for strengthening security worldwide. But if they are to realize their potential, new technology challenges must be met and new incentives must be forthcoming from the federal government. Read More
2008 Intermodal Roundtable: Ready to get on board?
Four intermodal experts discuss the realities of current utilization, rail service inconsistencies, and future infrastructure needs and offer practical advice for shippers who may be tentative about putting one of the “greenest” modes to better use. Read More
Warehouse and DC Management: Part 2-Zooming in on the perfect site
With new markets opening in different parts of the country and more suppliers shipping product from beyond the Atlantic and Pacific, computer models indicate that a new DC is definitely in your future. But where do you put it? Read More
How will Bush’s stimulus package affect shippers, economy?
That’s the question. Transportation analysts say the $168 billion boost for consumer spending could prompt short-lived, incremental freight demand and force shippers to re-think inventory. Read More
Labor peace in hand, national LTLs eye pricing recovery
Shippers beware: The new five-year labor contracts with the Teamsters union at ABF Freight System and YRC Worldwide could mean an end to the bargain-basement freight rates of the past two years as the carriers now are focused on improving profitability. Read More
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