April 8, 2020 · Job satisfaction took a hit this past year, as more logistics managers were loaded with additional tasks and business objectives. Salaries continued to climb, however, suggesting that demand for these skill sets has never been higher.
April 7, 2020 · One safe assessment we can make in the midst of the pandemic: There’s now an extra layer of complexity around areas of logistics that were already complicated.
April 7, 2020 · In the wake of Brexit and continuing trade struggles across the continent, U.S. shippers are urged to be flexible as new formalities take hold.
April 7, 2020 · The percentage of respondents “holding off” on investments dropped modestly, and the overall spending outlook remains steady. The survey’s big picture has respondents staying close to the high bar for spending set in recent years, while layering in select investments to help solve for top challenges like tighter cycle times, additional customer requirements and the need to maximize available workforce.
April 7, 2020 · In 2010, Apple trademarked “There’s an app for that.” A decade later, the warehousing and distribution community is putting the claim to the test as device capabilities and wireless infrastructure converge.
April 6, 2020 · While there was optimism due to easing trade tensions at the end of 2019, new complications now find the world’s air carriers back on their heels.
April 6, 2020 · A point in the supply chain where two worlds collide, and where driver safety issues can germinate, the yard deserves more attention as more companies look to streamline their warehousing and distribution activities on the way to becoming a “shipper of choice.”
April 6, 2020 · Operational excellence and management vision continue to drive the Top 50 trucking companies to better serve shippers and the nation.
April 6, 2020 · This makes a good understanding of how fuel and related costs are managed is critical to effectively managing supply chain performance and cost.
April 6, 2020 · Some industry analysts are predicting that many air carriers will be in serious financial difficulties by mid-year.
April 1, 2020 · Artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are making their initial forays into warehouse operations. The expected outcome: DCs able to respond dynamically to current supply chain conditions instead of pre-set rules. Look for newfound flexibility and an ability to respond to specific customer demands.
April 1, 2020 · Pricing across the transportation modes
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