The term dead-head refers to truckers hauling trailers that are empty. The problems of empty miles and dead-head are not new. In fact, they exist in healthy economies. However, the pandemic has exacerbated the problems by causing an economic downturn … Read More
Manufacturing can be defined as the process of converting components, parts, and raw materials into finished products, on a large scale, through the use of machinery and manual labor. Manufacturing represents approximately 15 percent of America’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). … Read More
The question of whether or not the price of goods includes shipping costs is becoming increasingly important for consumers to ask. Transportation can impact the price of goods at a retail store by 10 to 20 percent. For consumers, that … Read More
Logistics is the facilitation of moving goods from a source to the end-user, in other words, the supply chain. Forwarding involves a number of steps including, multimodal transport, a combination of road, rail, air freight, and water freight – ocean … Read More
A strong supply chain has always been important in the world of business. However, since the start of the pandemic, when the world officially turned upside-down, supply chain resilience has become more important than ever before. This is true not … Read More
A logistics transportation manager is responsible for running the transportation department. Logistics transportation manager job responsibilities range from managing the budgets to planning routes for truck drivers. Not to mention, transportation managers must be sure to stay on top of … Read More
Supply chain bottlenecks are simply any disruptions that can slow down a business. Even though they can be a complete pain, they can also act as great opportunities for growth and change. Some general examples of these constraints may include … Read More
A barge is a type of vessel typically used for transporting cargo. They are not independent, but “floating” vessels that are towed along other vessels. Barges have been navigating our waters just like semi-trucks navigate our highways and interstates. They’re … Read More
Undoubtedly, the most famous of all manmade canals is the Suez Canal. The second would be the Panama Canal, built by America, and is probably the most famous of all American canals. It’s a 51 mile/82 km canal that connects … Read More
Seeing hundreds of flying boxes in the sky en route to neighborhood houses might be a far-fetched idea right now. However, in the near future, it just might be the norm. As our society progresses and our expectations yearn for … Read More