Walmart online shoppers may recently have noticed that more items have been marked “out of stock.” The items marked “out of stock” seem to be those that Walmart believes are…
Free shipping has become the norm rather than just a “nice-to-have.” As a result of this change and other shifts in the overall economy, companies have had to learn how…
In this amazing podcast, Hannah Testanti, Chief Operating Officer of Intelligent Audit, sits down with Adam Robinson of Cerasis to discuss the rising costs of transportation, as well as the…
The demands on shippers have evolved at a rapid pace over the last decade; changes that have often been associated with what has been termed as “The Amazon Effect.” As…
The hiring numbers for the overall US economy in July showed a slight slowdown compared to previous reports; however, logistics hiring seems to be bucking the trend in a way…
As we begin to roll into the dwindling days of summer, preparations for increased shipping across major carriers has already begun. If previous years tell us anything, this holiday season…
According to the Wall Street Journal, container imports at two of the largest ports in the United States – Los Angeles and Long Beach, California – have jumped 8.4% compared…
The only things scarier than a potential trade war is an actual trade war. And, unfortunately, the United States looks to be heading in that direction. Last week, the United…
The scariest thing for any company is news that Amazon is expanding into their space. Whether it’s grocery stores or health-care, Amazon is a monolith that cannot be reckoned with….
We recently posted about the on-going (and at times contentious) negotiations that were taking place between the Teamsters Union and UPS. The Wall Street Journal is now reporting that both…
The 21st Century has been marked by incredible paradigm shifts – and no industry has been immune, including logistics. In an era of amazing technological innovations, carriers need to get…
In May of 2018 alone, the Logistics space added 18,700 jobs – in just a single month. This logistics hiring surge is just the latest indication of the immense growth…
