The last two and a half years have been a roller coaster ride for the supply chain industry to say the least, with record demand and disruptions through the global supply chain for a variety of reasons. And while many supply chain operations are based on historical demand, none could have predicted some of the […]
Hurricanes and other severe storms can affect a business in several ways. The NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting a hurricane season with above-average activity for this year. The NOAA’s outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, is calling for 14 to 21 named storms. A supply […]
Businesses worldwide are realizing that technology adoption maximizes productivity and revenue. The trucking industry is also increasing its use of digital technology to maintain daily operations. Fleet management is gaining momentum as a way to manage the complicated day-to-day coordination of trucks. What is Fleet Tracking? Fleet tracking is a smart system that uses GPS […]
Supply chain issues are a part of doing business. A supply chain that is flexible is an important factor, particularly in today’s uncertain and fast-changing environment. Many businesses plan production and distribution every 15 days which means that they need to adapt to any issues that come up with volume, shipments, and routes. Being able […]
There is not one industry in the United States that has not been affected by supply chain disruptions over the last two years. Global events, the pandemic, and inflation have caused upheaval in supply chains around the world. Fewer workers, overwhelmed warehouses, and a demanding e-commerce market have created a situation that has presented challenges […]
As e-commerce continues to skyrocket, the logistics industry has faced unique challenges that have forced businesses to rethink what services they handle in-house. Many companies, particularly small- and medium-sized ones, have chosen to work with a 3PL (Third-Party Logistics company). Companies that want to optimize their supply chain choose to partner with a logistics provider […]
The year 2021 was all about supply chain shortages, especially during this past holiday season. Visit any retailer or grocery store and chances are, they were out of something. Computer chips, electric vehicle batteries, and restaurant food supplies are just some of the items that consumers were concerned about. For most of the year, shelves […]
The truck driver shortage in the U.S. often poses challenges for carriers who may not have an adequate number of drivers to meet their demand. Freight carriers sometimes use truck drivers who own and operate their own rigs for regular or special routes to move goods. Some owner-operator drivers use their own subcontractor drivers, particularly […]
The last two years have brought never seen before challenges in the global logistics industry, and 2021 was volatile, to say the least. While many are ready to put the difficult past year behind them, the global supply chain will continue to be disrupted into the new year. Labor shortages, port closures due to COVID […]
As more consumers turn to e-commerce for their needs, quick fulfillment and distribution has become an expectation for every online purchase. Businesses are rising to the challenge by developing new technologies to expedite deliveries however the last mile continues to present a challenge for most companies. Why Last-Mile Delivery is a Challenge The goal of […]