Mere possibility of UPS driver strike rattles logistics industry Shippers, carriers, and retailers sketch out contingency plans ahead of Aug. 1 deadline. July 19, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Shippers, carriers, and retailers sketch out contingency plans ahead of Aug. 1 deadline.Read More
Retailers celebrate tentative contract agreement at West Coast ports Logistics groups urge quick ratification of suggested deal between ILWU and PMA members June 15, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Logistics groups urge quick ratification of suggested deal between ILWU and PMA membersRead More
RILA applauds White House move to step into contract talks at West Coast ports Work stoppages have already slashed the number of weekly arrivals of container vessels by 45%, Everstream says June 13, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Work stoppages have already slashed the number of weekly arrivals of container vessels by 45%, Everstream saysRead More
West Coast ports close suddenly in repeat of April work stoppage RILA calls for Biden Administration to broker a deal if talks falter between port operators and dockworkers. June 2, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments RILA calls for Biden Administration to broker a deal if talks falter between port operators and dockworkers.Read More
RILA show: The best leaders inspire by respecting their teams, Peyton Manning says NFL quarterback describes lessons and mentors in his football career. February 21, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments NFL quarterback describes lessons and mentors in his football career.Read More
Businesses do better when women have leadership roles Diverse executive teams are helping supply chain divisions deal with covid, inflation, labor challenges, panel says. February 21, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Diverse executive teams are helping supply chain divisions deal with covid, inflation, labor challenges, panel says.Read More
RILA show: Covid and consumer pressures force update of KPIs Retailers rethink measures of logistics success in new era of “co-opetition,” FourKites and American Eagle say. February 20, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Retailers rethink measures of logistics success in new era of “co-opetition,” FourKites and American Eagle say.Read More
RILA show: Supply chain officers bring fresh approach to the C-suite Signet Jewelers boosts employee retention with focus on manufacturing and distribution workers. February 20, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Signet Jewelers boosts employee retention with focus on manufacturing and distribution workers.Read More
RILA show: Best Buy learns from pandemic experiments Electronic retailer says it will extend online “virtual store” concept beyond pandemic. February 20, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Electronic retailer says it will extend online “virtual store” concept beyond pandemic.Read More
House passes bill to avoid freight rail strike Industry leaders urge Senate passage of the bill ahead of potentially disastrous December 9 work stoppage. November 30, 2022 Victoria Kickham No Comments Industry leaders urge Senate passage of the bill ahead of potentially disastrous December 9 work stoppage.Read More