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Possible East Coast Port Strike Could Lead to High West Coast …
WEBJun 25, 2024 · All markets have stabilized for ocean and rail container demand, according to a report from ITS Logistics released June 24.. However, the company warns supply chain professionals to be aware of “significant volumes entering the West Coast via Seattle-Tacoma and Los Angeles and Long Beach and for …
Biggest Issues Facing Truck Drivers - Material Handling and Logistics
WEBMar 6, 2024 · Understanding the key concerns of frontline workers is the first step in addressing them. The recently released WorkHound 2024 Annual Trends Report interviewed nearly 100,000 anonymous frontline worker across 100+ logistics and trucking companies about a number issues in the field. “2023 was a year with significant challenges in the trucking sector,” said Max Farrell, co-founder and CEO of ...
Canada's Railway Shutdown Could Bring Hardship to US
WEBAug 22, 2024 · At 12:01 am on Thursday August 22, Canadian National and CPKC railroads locked out employees as labor agreements between the railroads and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference failed, according to AP. Rail traffic in Canada and all shipments crossing the U.S. border have stopped, although CPKC and CN’s trains will continue to operate in the U.S. and Mexico.
“Struck-By” Forklift Accidents—Caught on Video
WEBApr 10, 2014 · A "struck-by" incident in a warehouse or dock area usually involves contact between a multi-ton piece of wheeled equipment and a person. This kind of workplace accident is traumatic, both for the one who does the striking and for the family of the victim. The victims in these cases are often killed or incapacitated, but if they do survive, they ...
The Top 50 Logistics Cities in the United States
WEBOct 16, 2006 · Topping this year's list as the most logisticsfriendly metro in the U.S. is the New York-Newark-Edison MSA, followed by Houston, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, and Kansas City. Rounding out the top 10 are St. Louis, Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, and San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ...
Logistics 101: Motor Carriers - Material Handling and Logistics
WEBMar 11, 2005 · Approximately 90% of the costs of the motor carrier industry are variable, and 10% are fixed. Motor carriers are able to increase or decrease the number of vehicles used in short periods of time and in small increments of capacity. Most terminals, because of the short stay of the freight, are relatively inexpensive to construct and maintain.
Direct Materials: Making the Right Moves to Stay Competitive
WEBJul 6, 2022 · Leading enterprises are using integrated direct materials management (IDMM), a collaborative, cross-functional and data-driven approach that ensures resilient, cost-effective and responsible direct materials flows. IDMM is built on three pillars: 1) strategic cost management; 2) new ways of working; 3) responsible and resilient sourcing.
The State of US Logistics 2021: Building an Agile Supply Chain
WEBJul 6, 2021 · The U.S. economy is now expected to grow by 7.7% in 2021, and the global economy by 6.3%, barring unforeseen developments. In fact, such disruptions are sure to continue. “The pandemic’s aftereffects and new surprises will force continuous plan redevelopment and adaptation,” the researchers wrote. In …
Skills Training Can Retain Warehouse Workers
WEBFeb. 21, 2024. Survey shows 44% of warehouse workers would would stay with their employer for an additional decade if offered a clearer path with advanced training. MH&L staff. With the rate of turnover of workers in warehouses hitting 49 % as of 2022, one strategy for retention is increasing skill levels. A recent survey, Workplace Culture ...