Supply Chain Disruptions
In our last blog post, we explored the journey a hypothetical $20 T-Shirt purchased online takes to get from the factory to your front door. We touched on how multiple disruptions to the supply chain during Covid exposed the unpreparedness of the whole supply chain to numerous simultaneous failures. Here, we try to parse why […]
The Sustainability Factor
As we enter 2023, there is one issue that will be focused on very strongly in the shipping/logistics world; environmental sustainability. Environmental issues are generally politically fraught and often elicit opposing visceral views. However, the free market has become a major factor in the move toward greater sustainability. Legislation and regulation have always played a […]
The Ever Evolving Last-Mile Delivery World
In the late 1970s, one of the most popular shows on TV was a sitcom called “Happy Days.” The show was set in Milwaukee in the 1950s, and the premise, as implied by the title, is a sentimentality for the simpler times of old. The past was portrayed as less complicated. If we take that […]
Working With The Manufacturing Pivot
Whether the trend began with Covid or in light of geopolitical events, particularly tensions with China, manufacturers are seeking alternative solutions to continue their operations while minimizing risk. Many companies are shifting manufacturing away from China to locations closer to home or to places with friendlier relations. Offshoring to China took off at the beginning […]
Environmental Regulations and Trucking
The State of California is known for leading the nation in regulations. So it is no surprise that California’s powerful Air Resources Board (CARB) has adopted the Advanced Clean Fleet rule after several years of proposals and hearings. The rule intends to eventually end using internal combustion engines (ICE) on California’s roads. This comes on the […]
You Need Help With Your Shipping Operation
Why going at it alone may not save you enough on your overall shipping costs. If you are a company that ships products, you are well aware of the complex and time-consuming nature of the process. There are numerous variables and factors to consider, making it challenging for businesses to ensure the safe and efficient […]
Brick-and-Mortar Retail Is Still Alive And Kicking
In the era of digital transformation, where online shopping platforms seem to dominate the retail landscape, brick-and-mortar stores have demonstrated remarkable resilience, refusing to be overshadowed by the convenience of eCommerce. While the rise of online shopping has undoubtedly altered consumer behaviors and expectations, traditional retail spaces have found innovative ways to adapt and remain […]