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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

A 20 percent increase in freight snarled supply chains because of a lack of space on docks and in warehouses as well as a shortage of truckers and trucking equipment. The booming shopper interest in sustainability is having a major influence on supermarket operating strategies. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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The Logistics of Customer Experience with Scott Perry

The Logistics of Logistics

From humble beginnings in 1919 as a moving company in Jacksonville, Florida, The company has grown into a $600-million global transportation, relocation management and logistics company, serving 180 countries with 2,000 employees around the globe. Resilience – The pandemic has reinforced the importance of resilient supply chains.

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Equipping Your Supply Chain Risk Management Kit

Enterra Insights

You might find then find it surprising that a recent survey, conducted by Verdantix, found more than half of the company representatives who responded indicated “they still use a mix of spreadsheets and paper” as part of their supply chain risk management process.[1]

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Who said supply chains are boring?: Disney 'Imagineers' a Supply.

Supply Chains Rock

Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Disney ‘Imagineers’ a Supply Chain Port Closer to Home. Subscribe To.

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Customer Advisory – Hurricane Michael

CH Robinson Transportfolio

The disruption to the supply chain will be felt across North America. We recognize that you likely have many questions about how this weather event may impact your supply chain in the coming days, weeks, and months. Jacksonville. The Port of Jacksonville remains at Port Condition WHISKEY and all gates remain open.

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