Several years ago, I developed what I felt were ten sound principles for the outsourcing of logistics services. I certainly was not the first to do so, nor have I been the last. Recently however, some of the suggestions I have read seem to place more responsibility on the providers than on the outsourcers themselves. […]
Last month there was some good news on the employment front. Job openings rose to almost 4 million, or 2.9 unemployed workers for every opening. While this is not exactly full employment, it is significantly better than the 7 to 1 ratio of 2009. According to the Associated Press, the typical ratio is 2 to […]
One of the major issues Congress must deal with in 2014 is the expiration of MAP-21. Signed into law in 2012, this legislation provided for infrastructure funding at the then current level until October 31 of this year. That bill came after Congress had extended the previous legislation a staggering eleven times. Fortunately, Iowa is […]
As 2013 draws to a close, it is difficult to imagine a more hectic year in the supply chain. A slowly recovering economy, an unemployment rate that is still too high, government inaction on the important things, and too much action on others have added stress to the already difficult task of supply chain management. […]
Even though, by most accounts, the economy continues to move sideways, one segment of the supply chain industry continues to add value and increase its revenues. While growth has been moderate, the volume of business done by the logistics service providers has continued to increase even as other firms in the supply chain have not […]
A Special Report “Stores: the weak link in omnichannel distribution” showcased in the August 5, 2013 issue of DC Velocity, speaks directly to the value of a solid partner for Business to Consumer (B2C) commerce. When it comes to online order fulfillment, retail network fulfillment focuses on in-store retail outlets as they cater to the “In-store Buying Experience.”
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As the economy continues to regain strength, there are regions which are positioned and prepared to support the nation’s growing logistics needs efficiently. Logistics “Hot Spots” such as Kansas City, St. Louis and Will County, IL, are demonstrating their capability as commerce friendly connections for initiating and terminating traffic for dispersion across the Midwest. This […]
On April 14, 2012, Worley was honored by the Iowa Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve at a luncheon in Des Moines, IA as a recipient of the “Above and Beyond” award. “It was a very humbling experience to receive this award and for Worley to be appreciated at this level”, stated […]
Robert G. Worley passed peacefully on April 22, 2012, surrounded by family in Fort Myers, Florida. He was known in Eastern Iowa as an entrepreneur and nationally within the logistics community as an innovator committed to quality. Relying on a combination of vision, dedication, and commitment to hard work, Bob launched Worley Warehousing, Inc. in […]