Consumers Show Little Patience for Late Deliveries
“Hell hath no fury like a consumer with a late delivery,” could be the new mantra for today’s businesses. After all, expectations for fast, on-time and free shipping have never been greater, with more...
View ArticleLack of Carriers keeping US Businesses out of Export Market
A not so well kept secret – less than one percent of U.S. businesses engage in some type of export activity. This is despite the fact more than 95 percent of the world’s consumers live outside the...
View ArticleCanadian Sites Vie for Share of Ecommerce Market
Despite signs that Canadian consumers may be losing patience with Canadian retailers’ slow progress at introducing online shopping venues, more than a few local firms are rising to the challenge, and...
View ArticleTips for Managing LTL Costs
A recent analysis by Logistics Management reported widespread expectations for a LTL rate increase this year in the range of two to four percent. The increase is due in part to a seeming “perfect...
View ArticleEducation the Difference in Supply Chain Careers
A quick look at logistics-related employment openings on Monster.com reveals job titles including “demand planning manager,” “global supply chain manager,” and “reverse logistics manager.” Each of...
View ArticleNearshoring Attractive to U.S. Fashion Industry
Given the average “shelf life” of an article of clothing in some fashion retail chains is about six weeks before discounting begins, it’s easy to understand why the allure of shorter inventory lead...
View ArticleChanges to Driver Rules Likely to Cause Higher Trucking Rates
New rule changes took effect on July 1 that directly impact truckers and trucking companies. But the effect of the rule changes are expected to reverberate throughout the economy, with analysts...
View ArticleNew Opportunities via Cloud Services
Remember the children’s game Jenga? Players would place wooden blocks atop each other in a criss-cross pattern until inevitably, the tower would come crashing down, as the delicate balancing act...
View ArticleSupply Chain Top Jobs Increasingly Held by Women
When the President hosted a White House ceremony in June to mark the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, included among the invited guests was Ellen Voie, president and CEO of a non-profit group...
View ArticleWhat Exactly do Canada and the U.S. Buy from Each Other?
It’s no surprise to most that Canada is the United States’ top trading partner, with almost $1.7 billion in goods crossing the border each day. But what exactly are U.S. businesses sending to Canada?...
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