October 22 began the Chinese Lunar Year of the Rabbit. After the previous hectic Year of the Tiger, the Rabbit should bring us more peace and tranquility, as we continue to manage the many changes in consumer and labor behavior that have caused us supply chain management pain. But as we work through these issues […]
As we wrote earlier, for the past three years, a lack of capacity, a lack of personnel, the Pandemic, and the increasing sophistication of logistics service providers have resulted in a significant increase in outsourcing. In many cases, the urgent need for services has resulted in a shortcutting of some important provisions of our contracts. […]
Finally, the mid-term elections have come and gone. With a little luck, things will settle down, and something can be accomplished in Congress, particularly on the issues that affect our supply chain. During the campaigning we heard a multitude of promises from numerous candidates; and now is the time to see which promises will be […]
In our last blog, we outlined a process for efficient outsourcing. Obviously, the logistics service provider (LSP) has obligations as well, and this week, we have listed ten guidelines for dealing with prospective clients. As stated in our last blog, for a relationship to truly succeed, it must be based on mutual trust and respect.
For the past three years, a lack of capacity, a lack of personnel, the Pandemic, and increasing sophistication of logistics service providers, particularly in the technology area, have resulted in a significant increase in the outsourcing of logistics services. In many cases, the urgent need for services has caused us to short cut the basic […]
It’s hard to imagine a time when the need for continuing education in our industry has been greater. As the supply chain world becomes more complex and disruptions are occurring more frequently, many practitioners are struggling to keep their heads above water, leaving them little time to keep up with what’s happening around them. Then […]
With the continuing difficulty in securing reliable warehouse employees, some firms are starting to take a harder look at how to make their employees comfortable and motivated. Employers are realizing that work is not all about money. In addition to a fair wage, a comfortable “workstyle” can result in the maintenance of an efficient and […]
Every fall for the past 27 years, Dr. John Langley of Penn State has published the Third Party Logistics Study. I have followed this study since its inception and have found it to be the annual “go-to document” for a thorough analysis of the current relationships between logistics service providers (LSPs) and their customers. Once […]
On August 11, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced that over $2.2B would be awarded from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program to award applicants. The amount is higher this year as a result of an influx of funds from what is now called the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Projects include […]
From time to time, one of the leading trade journals publishes a feature article on Freight Bill Audit & Payment (FBAP). Supported by FBAP advertisers, to some extent it is a “puff piece”; but usually, there is some good information about FBAP firms and their capabilities. According to the recent 2022 Third Party Logistics Study, […]