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Hitendra Chaturvedi’s Reality Check

Resilinc

South Carolina is 11th after years as number one. Industries that are facing the biggest labor shortages are construction, transportation, warehousing, hospitality and local service businesses like salons and dry cleaners—all staffed by a significant proportion of immigrants. Texas has dropped from 2nd in 2020 to 13th in 2021.

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Handfield’s Supply Chain Analytics Predictions for 2014

Supply Chain View from the Field

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. 2013 has certainly been an interesting year! Cost Pressures Will Continue to Escalate.

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Say Customer Service and Mean It

Supply Chain Shaman

At the end of every presentation, one of my clients always says, “Let’s fix the basics.” The two primary manufacturing sites are located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Irmo, South Carolina. In this presentation, John Brine asked, “Who likes their ERP? As a pragmatic gal, they make me itch. Everybody.”.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

Belk experienced substantial growth in its e-commerce business in 2011 and 2012, leading to the expansion of its original North Carolina fulfillment center plus the opening of an additional 515,000 square foot fulfillment center in South Carolina.

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Adapting in the Face of Change

Supply Chain Shaman

Looming transportation shortages in the United States with the adoption of AB5 and the redefinition of the owner-operator are risks. Unresolved labor issues in the Leathermen Terminal in Charleston South Carolina and contract negotiations for 22,000 dock workers in the ports of LA and Long Beach hang heavy. The answer?

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Alaska’s northern climate coupled with the vast and steep terrain present a unique set of considerations that make it important to select a knowledgeable freight partner when shipping to and from the state. Delaware contains a large number of ports and freights, making intermodal transportation a good choice. South Carolina.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Alaska’s northern climate coupled with the vast and steep terrain present a unique set of considerations that make it important to select a knowledgeable freight partner when shipping to and from the state. Delaware contains a large number of ports and freights, making intermodal transportation a good choice. South Carolina.