Well, it’s not affecting rates, but container cargo theft is a problem. Though most loads are insured, the delays and hassle aren’t covered. At least we have watchdogs on the job!
Feds indict eight in multi-state, multi-million dollar cargo theft ring: Land Line Magazine.
This interesting short paper gives some indication of what buyers use as decision factors in selecting and buying from an industrial distributor. These are some of the dimensions of supply chain performance and the need for integration in this B2B area.
UPS Industrial Buying Dynamics Study – Supply Chain 24/7 Paper.
Posted in Logistics, Production Operations, Supply Chains
The truck driver shortage studied in long term perspective.
Analysis of Truck Driver Age Demographics Across Two Decades – Supply Chain 24/7 Paper.
Here is the actual study. ATA_Analysis_of_Truck_Driver_Age_Demographics
Here is a story on a similar topic by Tom Sanderson of Transplace. It is a summary of the study above with some of his views on fixes.
Aging Truck Driver Work Force – A Major Issue in Filling Demand & Empty Seats
Posted in Labor Economics, Logistics, Trucking
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