It’s easy to overlook the role that 3PL logistics providers play in the overall global economy and, at the same time, enable your business to operate and compete. That was never clearer than during the past 14 months of the pandemic as goods continued moving to the right place at the right time. Logistics was…
The headlines about supply chain disruptions only tell part of the story. For the last two years, the supply chain has remained in the news, with stories about port backups, factory closures, material shortages, and labor and driver shortages—pains largely spurred by the pandemic. These news stories overlook the sheer scope of the challenges facing…
The majority of supply chain leaders, 74%, expect profits to increase between now and 2025 as a result of applying circular economy principles, according to a recent survey from Gartner. On average, supply chain organizations have been applying circular economy principles for three years to approximately 16% of their product portfolio. “There is still such a…
The cost of fuel is hitting record-breaking numbers. The average American is paying more every time they go to the pump, and the transportation industry has also been massively impacted. Carriers are paying more to fill up their trucks and this is reflected in the fuel surcharges being applied by major freight carriers to cool…
