The Future of Commercial Real Estate 2020
- Lesli
- July 21, 2020
At the beginning of 2020, the commercial real estate market was looking great. Unemployment was low and the economy was strong, giving people confidence to be more assertive with their investments. Businesses were making longer term commitments and investing money to expand their operations. The coronavirus pandemic had a direct impact on distribution strategy, and […]
Read MoreSupply Chain Certifications: Are They Worth It?
- Lesli
- July 20, 2020
There are various supply chain and logistics certifications that industry professionals can pursue from APICS, ISM, CSCMP, and other organizations. Is getting a certification important for career advancement, especially for new supply chain professionals? Which certification would you recommend? We asked our Indago research community for their perspective on this topic. A majority (61%) of […]
Read MoreCustomer Relationships as a Carrier
- Lesli
- July 20, 2020
Just like the fuel pumps, rates change in the spot market daily. When fuel prices dipped below $1.50 per gallon in April in some areas, the fuel producers dropped their price based on demand. Fuel inventories filled up and satRead More You’re reading Customer Relationships as a Carrier written by Bradley Palmer.
Read MoreHow to Promote from Within: Featuring Renee Baker
- Lesli
- July 18, 2020
Renee Baker joined the Evans family in 1992. She was hired as a Customer Service Representative (CSR) at Evans’ Artesian building in Detroit, Michigan. Throughout her career at Evans, Renee has worked in almost every operation—from a CSR in the office to a helping hand on the warehouse floor to even a truck dispatcher when […]
Read MoreAbove the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 17, 2020)
- Lesli
- July 17, 2020
We had a family celebration planned for this coming January. More than 100 people, kids, adults, and seniors, indoors, hotel ballroom, music, dancing, eating… Not going to happen. How far out should we plan to have such a celebration? My wife and I wrestled with that question and we settled on June 2022. A pushout […]
Read MoreTrinity Logistics Becomes Member of NACD
- Lesli
- July 17, 2020
Trinity Logistics is always looking to grow our company, our brand presence, and most importantly, our knowledge within our focus industries; chemical being one of them. We find being members of industry associations helps keep us in tune with currentRead More You’re reading Trinity Logistics Becomes Member of NACD written by Christine Griffith.
Read MoreCVSA’s Brake Safety Week: August 23-29, 2020
- Lesli
- July 17, 2020
Brake Safety Week Begins Sunday 8/23/2020 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Airbrake Program’s Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Sunday, August 23 through Saturday, August 29. There will also be an additional unannounced one-day safety check sometime during the remainder of the year. During these inspections periods, CVSA officials will conduct roadside safety […]
Read MoreSix Reasons You Should Partner With a 3PL
- Lesli
- July 16, 2020
Capacity fluctuates. A lot. The national truck driver shortage is not a rumor, it’s happening. Regulations, costs of operating a truck, and an aging work force are compounding. The natural ebb and flow of available trucks is difficult enough to keep up with. Seasonal shifts can happen overnight, and having a partner on your side […]
Read MoreThe Most Important Technology Company in Your Supply Chain Operations
- Lesli
- July 15, 2020
When you think about Microsoft and its role in supply chain and logistics, Excel is probably the first thing that comes to mind. The Excel spreadsheet is arguably the most used software application in the field (see “5 Reasons Why Excel Is Champ Of Supply Chain Apps”). But over the past few years, Microsoft has […]
Read MoreSummer 2020 Transport Trends
- Lesli
- July 15, 2020
Here are top trends shippers should be keep an eye on this summer A year filled with uncertainty and anticipation about what “could happen,” 2020 has so far proven to be pretty unpredictable. With some organizations emerging from the impacts of COVID and others entering new lockdowns due to a renewed threat, Odyssey Logistics & […]
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