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Supply Chain Stability Index: “Tremendous Improvement” in 2023
April 10, 2024
The stability of the supply chain has improved greatly in the past year, despite ongoing challenges and geopolitical tensions.
UPS Announces Plans to Close Around 200 US Facilities
March 31, 2024
UPS will invest $9 billion in automation, targeting efficiency and savings, while closing 200 U.S. facilities.
In Pyrrhic victory, Teamsters win as judge tosses Yellow’s $137 million lawsuit
March 27, 2024
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has won what the union calls “a major victory” in a breach of contract lawsuit against Yellow Corp. Unfortunately for about 24,000 Teamsters who lost their jobs when Yellow ceased operations last August, the victory arrives about nine months too late.
Keys to Keeping Talent in the Warehouse
March 21, 2024
How companies are exploring trends like automation and upskilling to shape the future of warehouse employment.
Industry groups call on ILA and USMX to get back to the table for a new labor deal
March 13, 2024
While 2023 marked the overdue conclusion of a new West Coast port labor agreement between the International Longshore Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association, an East Coast labor agreement awaits to be completed in 2024, by the end of September, between the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).
SMC³’s Solution to the Logistics Industries Talent Problem
January 16, 2024
This SMC3 blog outlines the logistics industries talent problem. A study from Alcott Global identifies the problems outlined. SMC3’s solution to these problems is teaming with the Logistics Training Center to provide coursework geared toward mastery of LTL transportation concepts.
IANA calls out DOL on new independent contractor final rule
January 11, 2024
Following the issuance of the final rule for determining independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act by the United States Department of Labor earlier this week, the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) became the most recent industry organization to express its disdain for the new rule.
Combat The Labor Crisis With Automation
January 10, 2024
Automating your packaging systems can help you combat the labor crisis while staying ahead of your competition and increasing efficiency in the workplace.
ATA warns of ‘tangled mess’ due to latest Labor Department independent contractor ruling
January 9, 2024
A new regulatory finding by the Labor Department will result in a “tangled mess” for trucking’s estimated 350,000 independent contractors, the nation's largest trucking lobby is warning.
Editor’s Choice for “Must Reads” From 2023
December 7, 2023
These “must reads” from the past year will help you prepare your logistics operation for what’s ahead in 2024.
Supply Chain Imperatives 2024 and Beyond
December 6, 2023
Korber Supply Chain Solutions that will help you future-proof your supply chain.
Potential for 2024 East Coast Port Strike Kickstarts Supply Chain Contingency Planning
November 20, 2023
A potential longshoremen strike in 2024 could impact East Coast ports and disrupt supply chains.
Ryder announces intent to acquire Impact Fulfillment Services
October 23, 2023
Miami-based freight transportation and logistics services provider Ryder System Inc. said today it has inked a definitive agreement to acquire the outstanding equity of IFS Holdings LLC, also known as Impact Fulfillment Services (IFS), a provider of contract packaging, contract manufacturing, and warehousing services for shippers in the consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, and healthcare sectors.
Logistics services providers and shippers call out for seasonal help
September 27, 2023
A sure sign that the holiday season getting closer each day are the respective announcements made by carriers, transportation and logistics services providers, and shippers alike, announcing their “help wanted” signs have been hung, as they look for seasonal workers.
UAW-Big Three strike is replete with supply chain implications
September 26, 2023
While the United Auto Workers (UAW) union strike against the "Big Three" of General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis has been ongoing since September 15, coupled with the number of employee walk-outs continuing to rise, the supply chain impacts and ramifications are likely to increase the longer the situation goes on, according various industry stakeholders.