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Warehouse Labor Woes Are Worse than Ever

Logistics Viewpoints

Warehouse Labor Woes are Worse than Ever. Contract logistics – companies that provide warehousing services – certainly falls into that category. The Warehouse Labor Shortage. The warehouse and transportation industry had a record 490,000 openings in July. Eight percent of warehouses have a surge of over 100%.

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Success in Retail Logistics with Mike Jarrett

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to starting the company, Mike spent several years in the supply chain industry where he was Vice President of Carrier Operations for Hudson, Ohio–based Caliber Logistics (now known as FedEx Supply Chain Services). Mike and his wife Diane reside in Orrville, Ohio. Earlier in his career, he was a leader at Roadway Express.

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Going Global? When to Switch from Cross-Border Shipping to Local Fulfillment

Stord

What begins as a convenient and capital-efficient fulfillment strategy can quickly become a strain on operations and create further complications downstream as end consumers face rising shipping costs, longer delivery times, customs delays and surcharges, and limited return options. For example, a U.S.-based When Is The Right Time To Switch?

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T-Rex Prestige Worldwide: Thriving in a Down Market and Having Fun with Tyler Hildebrand

The Logistics of Logistics

Born and raised in southern Ohio, Tyler is the son of a cop and crime reporter who met at the scene of a homicide. Express has four select divisions; Meat, LTL/imports, Enterprise, Food Service (Direct to Store) with capabilities in drop trailer pools, specialized warehousing, and reefer sprinter equipment.

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Supply Visibility: More Important Than Ever. Yet Elusive.

Supply Chain Shaman

Today, more than 1% of the world’s container ships are stuck off major ports. Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. Supply chain shortages abound. Unloading times are double and costs are triple. Close this gap.

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Driver Shortage Myths Debunked: Freight Demand Drives Trucking Jobs

Freight Waves

Warehousing Expansion: E-commerce drove warehousing jobs up 14% in 2020 and 38% in 2021. Michigan’s auto sector recovery by 2021 increased jobs in states like Ohio, as carriers hired to transport factory goods. Low demand halted hiring, as specialized trucks couldn’t shift to other freight.

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Reshoring and Regionalized Freight Networks: The Future of Logistics

TransAudit

Supply Chain Disruptions and Risk Mitigation The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in long-distance supply chains, with shipping delays, port congestion, and material shortages disrupting operations worldwide. Automotive and industrial manufacturing is expanding in states like Michigan and Ohio. Midwest U.S. Southwest U.S.