The trucking industry is a significant part of the U.S. economy according to many statistics. The American Trucking Association says it makes up one of the largest revenue streams and hauled 10 billion tons of goods across the country in 2020. This accounts for...
Logistics has been a roller coaster in the past few years, with ports being shut down, container shortages, and factory closures slowing down the whole global supply chain due to COVID. This includes the U.S. Just when we thought things were finally getting back to...
The Russia-Ukraine war is severely disrupting international logistics. The U.S. is no exception, and we are seeing disruptions across the supply chain. As Russian forces cut off shipping routes, logistics firms suspend services, and sanctions lead to gas price...
Furniture sales present unique obstacles in the supply chain. As such, logistics for furniture sales have to be addressed uniquely. What works for e-commerce won’t work for furniture. Distinctions in manufacturing and market demand mean supply chain logistics...
Christmas holiday returns are the Nightmare after Christmas for retailers. Every year, retailers experience an influx of returns from Christmas gifts given in the wrong color, size, received twice, or simply unwanted. These returns present operational issues for the...
The past year and a half has been rough for retail. Brick and mortar stores have been battered by lockdowns and restrictions, with many locations closing down and consumers turning their attention to online shopping. With concerns still high about COVID variants, many...
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