Over the past several decades, “Offshoring” has become a very popular supply chain strategy. The low costs of production in many Asian countries combined with enhanced ocean shipping and improved North American intermodal services have made this sourcing option very attractive to many manufacturers and retailers. The Offshoring movement accelerated as companies in a variety […]
“Reshoring” – Bringing Manufacturing Jobs Back to North America
In last week’s blog, my panel of three expert drivers spoke out on the topic of driver shortages and compensation. In this week’s blog, we will explore the topics of recruiting, training and student drivers. Let’s talk about recruiting. What are your thoughts? “Just last week I read a recruiting ad that claimed that team […]
Drivers Speak Out on the Driver Shortage Issue
12 years ago
I have been writing a blog on a variety of freight transportation issues for the past 5 years. None has generated as much feedback as my two postings on the subject of driving a truck and driver shortages. While my blogs can be read in multiple locations, the two recent ones on this topic have […]
Social Media will Transform Transportation
12 years ago
This week I had the opportunity to participate in a Logistics Management webinar that featured Adrian Gonzalez, Director, Logistics Viewpoints, as one of the 4 speakers. Adrian spoke on the topic of Social Media in Supply Chain and Logistics. This is what he had to say. Social Media are tools for communicating and collaborating. Citing […]
The proxy battle at CP Rail is unprecedented in Canadian business since it resulted in the resignation of the company’s CEO and 4 directors. It is hard to recall another proxy battle in recent history that produced such a profound and dramatic result. It is easy to discount what happened at CP Rail as the […]
Carriers and the transportation media have laid out a compelling case as to why transport companies should be receiving rate increases in 2012. As the Great Recession of the late 2000’s unfolded, shippers put significant pressure on their carriers to roll back their rates. For many carriers, rates have not returned to pre-recession levels. The […]
How should Shippers Manage Carrier Fuel Surcharges?
13 years ago
In the most recent Transportation Buying Trends Survey undertaken by Canadian Transportation & Logistics magazine, there is an interesting set of questions that pertain to fuel surcharges. Over 68% of shippers support the view that “fuel surcharges are necessary as long as fuel costs continue to be highly volatile.” Slightly less than half of the […]
A Look at the New Paradigm of Freight Transportation
13 years ago
The world of freight transportation is changing rapidly. The signs are there and they are unmistakable. Recognizing and responding effectively to these signals may help determine which shippers and carriers will survive in the years ahead. Let’s examine the components of the new paradigm of freight transportation. The Era is Cheap Oil is Over The […]
This is a very interesting year in the world of freight transportation. The economy is improving but at a very slow pace. Supply and demand for freight transportation services are pretty much in balance. Trucking companies are all singing the same song. Their number one problem throughout North America is finding qualified drivers. Carriers are […]
Some thoughts on the Driver Shortage Issue
13 years ago
This past week I had the opportunity to speak with some of North America’s leading truckers. Other than the “head shots” in this year’s National Hockey League playoffs, the other number one topic of discussion on everyone’s mind is the issue of driver shortages. I also had an opportunity to read what the Canadian Trucking […]
