Economy, technology take center stage at JumpStart Companies should take stock, plan tech investments amid a weaker freight environment, business leaders at annual supply chain event say. January 26, 2023 Victoria Kickham No Comments Companies should take stock, plan tech investments amid a weaker freight environment, business leaders at annual supply chain event say.Read More
Mid-level operations managers are the “secret weapon” to reach net-zero emissions Sphera survey shows that responsibility for net zero is often clustered in the C-suite and the boardroom, never reaching daily business operations. January 25, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Sphera survey shows that responsibility for net zero is often clustered in the C-suite and the boardroom, never reaching daily business operations. Read More
Why managing peak season should be a 4-season job A look at how shippers can best prepare themselves for this year’s peak season. January 23, 2023 Shawn McCloud No Comments A look at how shippers can best prepare themselves for this year’s peak season.Read More
Transportation unemployment rate continue to climb December mark of 4.5% was above 2021 and 2019 measurements, but still far below high-water mark of 15.7% during early pandemic. January 6, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments December mark of 4.5% was above 2021 and 2019 measurements, but still far below high-water mark of 15.7% during early pandemic.Read More
Inflation drops again as interest rate hikes hit home, NRF says Conditions may or may not hit technical definition of recession in 2023, but economic growth continues to slow down regardless. January 3, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Conditions may or may not hit technical definition of recession in 2023, but economic growth continues to slow down regardless.Read More
Labor pains to speed digitalization initiatives in 2023 Verdantix study says industrial sector seeks answers to global skills shortage, an aging workforce, and wave of retirement. December 27, 2022 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Verdantix study says industrial sector seeks answers to global skills shortage, an aging workforce, and wave of retirement.Read More
Supply chain community remembers former head of CSCMP, George Gecowets Gecowets, who helped guide the industry association from 1970-2001, passed away at age 89. December 22, 2022 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Gecowets, who helped guide the industry association from 1970-2001, passed away at age 89.Read More
CBRE forecasts “moderate recession” in 2023 for warehouse real estate Trend could also hit home prices, retail sales, and unemployment, but business will bounce back as inflation recedes by year end, firm says. December 15, 2022 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Trend could also hit home prices, retail sales, and unemployment, but business will bounce back as inflation recedes by year end, firm says.Read More
NRF survey: shopping returns rate persists at 16.5% Retailers continue to accept returned goods in pursuit of consumer loyalty despite cost, fraud. December 14, 2022 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Retailers continue to accept returned goods in pursuit of consumer loyalty despite cost, fraud.Read More
Logistics providers report faltering confidence in Q1 business conditions Logistics Confidence Index shows slump in positive sentiment for revenue and inventory forecasts, while orders hold steady, BlueGrace says. December 14, 2022 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Logistics Confidence Index shows slump in positive sentiment for revenue and inventory forecasts, while orders hold steady, BlueGrace says.Read More