The Trump administration announced several rounds of tariffs last spring and as they become formalized, supply chains across the U.S. are feeling the effects. The administration recently implemented a 10 percent tariff on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, which began on September 21, and plans to apply a 25 percent tariff on $50 billion… Read More
The United States now has more than one job available for every unemployed person.1 A report released last month by the United States Labor Department unveiled the state of the labor market, reporting that the U.S. unemployment rate fell to 3.7 percent in September which is the lowest it’s been since December 1969. There were… Read More
Economic growth, paired with other factors like driver retention, continues to cause tight transportation capacity and impact supply chains across North America. Today’s strong economy, resulting in greater construction projects and consumer shopping, has led to an increase in freight volume and in turn, a shortage of drivers.1 By the end of 2017, there were… Read More
The holiday season is almost here, but in the shadow of the upcoming months are retailers that are falling short on seasonal employees to meet the upcoming rush.1 There is a widening gap between openings and workers that will create more competition for seasonal hires this year. The number of new positions is outpacing labor… Read More
Sustainability is rising and impacts everything from how companies approach product design to customer delivery. Whether the motive is saving the environment or saving money, companies are embracing supply chain sustainability. Here are some facts about warehouse sustainability and ways to create a green warehouse:
