[ad_1] September 14, 2018 | By Keith Biondo Tags: Trucking, Logistics, Supply Chain Keith Biondo is the publisher of Inbound Logistics magazine. Everyone has an opinion about how to combat the truck driver shortage—from boosting pay and benefits to lowering the age for getting a CDL (see Good Question, page […]
No Congestion Relief in Sight
[ad_1] Logistics services providers must view congestion as a longer-term situation and plan accordingly, says a recent report from Descartes Systems Group. [ad_2]
Intermodal Transport: Finding the Road to the Right Track
[ad_1] October 15, 2018 | By Merrill Douglas Tags: Trucking, Intermodal, Rail, Logistics, Supply Chain Tight trucking capacity, the strong economy, and ongoing improvements on the rail are spurring more shippers to consider intermodal transportation. But finding a container, or a truck to haul it to or from the rail […]
Automation and Robotics Go Arm in Arm
[ad_1] February 28, 2022 | By Sandra Beckwith No tags available Today’s robotics innovators arm warehouses and fulfillment centers with flexible and scalable automation solutions that are within reach for any company. When a Delaware Macy’s department store with years left on its lease closed because of poor performance, managers […]
Take a Load Off Your Fleet
[ad_1] November 13, 2018 | By Felecia Stratton Tags: Trucking, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Maintenance and repair (M&R) is the top factor motivating fleet executives to acquire new trucks, say 40 percent of respondents to a recent Fleet Advantage survey of more than 1,000 fleet executives. M&R costs have moved […]
Port Everglades Sails Ahead – Inbound Logistics
[ad_1] January 31, 2022 Tags: Ports Port Everglades has broken several records in its cargo operations as the cargo trade rebounds. It recently welcomed Mediterranean Shipping Company’s Kotor Bay (pictured), the largest container ship ever to call on the South Florida port. Kotor Bay has a container handling capacity of […]
Good Question: What was your first job in logistics and what did it teach you?
[ad_1] November 13, 2018 | By Katrina Arabe Tags: Trucking, Loading Dock, Transportation, Supply Chain Summer seasonal order picker. It taught me an order is only as good as its accuracy; without it, all you would have is empty pallets. James Stone Client Sales Representative Echo Global Logistics Manually […]
Michael Shaughnessy: Honed for the Holidays
[ad_1] January 31, 2022 | By Karen Kroll Tags: Retail, E-commerce, Careers Michael Shaughnessy is senior vice president, supply chain, operations, and emerging markets, with Balsam Brands, which designs and offers home décor, including under its flagship brand, Balsam Hill. Responsibilities: Lead outbound customer logistics, reverse logistics planning, ocean freight […]
How to Become a Shipper of Choice
[ad_1] November 13, 2018 | By Rachal Snider Tags: Trucking, Transportation, Logistics, Logistics Solutions Providers As shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers prepare for a busy Q4 2018, here are some ideas for easing the capacity crunch, controlling costs, and becoming a “shipper of choice.” Carriers in the driver’s seat. […]
4 Trends for 3PLs in 2022
[ad_1] January 31, 2022 No tags available Order volumes grew for 79% of third-party logistics (3PL) providers in 2021, but that growth was tempered by inventory availability and disruptions that cost the U.S. economy $228 billion, says a report from 3PL Central. Disruptions, technology innovations, and consumer demands will persist […]
Wait Loss Program – Inbound Logistics
[ad_1] November 13, 2018 | By Felecia Stratton Tags: Trucking, Transportation, Logistics The supply-demand dynamic in the trucking market is out of balance, even as more drivers enter the field. With tight capacity, carriers can pick and choose which shippers and facilities to work with. In order to remain competitive […]
9 Innovative Ways to Manage and Meet Demand Surges
[ad_1] January 31, 2022 | By Sandra Beckwith Tags: Retail, Demand Planning, Fulfillment Retailers uncover new ways to respond to anticipated and unexpected order spikes so they don’t lose the sale. Whether you anticipate a retail demand surge or it happens unexpectedly, you need to be able to manage that […]