Ocean carriers are looking to reinvent themselves as providers of premium value-added services. The question is, are shippers willing to pay for the upgrades? Liner shipping firms are upgrading their […]
In its attempt to bring China to heel, the administration could do great harm to U.S. importers and their supply chain partners. Abraham lincoln once said, “Give me six hours […]
As Target’s e-commerce sales grow, the retailer is feeling the pinch from investments in the digital and delivery capabilities to make that happen. Target, like other retailers like Walmart and […]
Amazon is reducing its seasonal hires this year by 20,000 people. Amazon isn’t hiring as many seasonal warehouse workers as in years past. The online retail giant is only planning to […]
There’s a golden opportunity for military logisticians to continue their careers and play a key role in keeping supply chains staffed with competent professionals. In “The Art of War,” Sun […]
Faced with a new normal of double-digit e-commerce growth, supply chains are tapping into capital wells to help rise to the challenge. Target announced last year it was investing $7 billion, […]
With the dust mostly settled after election night, we can now look at the impact the election will have on employment laws in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Wisconsin, and at […]
Almost no workers clapped this week at the all-hands meeting after lunch at this Amazon fulfillment center outside Nashville when a plant manager announced that the company’s minimum wage was […]
Move will require licenses for all exports to Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Company Ltd. The Trump administration has slapped restrictions on exports to a Chinese government-backed chipmaker it says threatens […]
Change can be a good thing, particularly when it comes to getting a better handle on your supply chain spend. 1. Digitization is Your Friend It’s not news to anyone […]
