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Managing a supply chain requires expertise in collaboration, cooperation and relationship building. But from where I stand, it seems that we simply don't treat each other very well.
Given politicians' inclination to shift positions whenever the wind changes, there's no sure way of predicting what President Bush's re-election means for logistics operations. But based on the president's previous actions, I'll risk some educated guesses.
While the conventional wisdom holds that there will always be a niche for the local and regional warehouse companies, some aren't waiting around to make sure.
Compared to what's happening to the shipping public, many carriers are enjoying a day at the beach. To my way of thinking, the real "perfect storm" is the one brewing for shippers.
Freight brokerage has grown into a sophisticated multimillion dollar profession. And it's a profession with bright prospects, thanks to a shortage of trucking capacity.
Today's DC site selection teams want to know about a site's access to highways, and most of these teams are more concerned about labor supply and tax incentives than about transportation rates and availability.