Supplying War: Military Logistics
“The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.” – Sun Tzu Logistics and supply are one of the most essential functions for any military, modern or historical. Operational logistics for a military refer to the set of activities carried out in order to satisfy the needs of those involved. This includes food, transportation, war materials, medical services, and much more.
How to Cut Costs on Last Mile Delivery
The last-mile delivery is a key part of a supply chain process, for both B2B and B2C businesses. It leaves the final impression about your company in the customer’s mind, so outlining the right last-mile strategy is very important.
Trending Transportation Updates: October 2018
October was full of many significant events, bringing in new advanced developments to the industry. Here are some industry updates from last month!
How to Navigate the Driver Shortage
Why is the drivers’ shortage happening? According to the survey by American Trucking Association, the driver’s shortage could reach 175,000 drivers by 2024, which is almost five times more than 2014 rate. These forecasts can soon become a reality, as the average age of American truck driver is 55 years. It is easy to figure out that in a matter of 10-15 years, the old generation of truckers will retire, and carriers will have to deal with a disastrous situation, as recruiting young talents is a challenge.
What to do When Your Freight is Lost
In the logistics industry, no matter how hard you try to maintain the best service and utilize the most progressive technologies, problems can still happen to your freight during a shipment.
PLS Logistics Services Shows Support for Pittsburgh Police Officers
PLS Logistics provided the Allegheny County, City of Pittsburgh and Cranberry Twp. police departments with catered lunches during it’s first “Police Appreciation Week.” PLS Logistics created the appreciation week to show gratitude for all of the hard work that the officers do for the Pittsburgh community.
3PL Trends That Are Shaping the Logistics Industry
Third-party logistics providers already make a big impact on the transportation industry today. According to surveys, the amount of 3PLs users is growing and has reached 81 percent for domestic transportation in 2018. There is no surprise that fast and convenient shipping is a must for a company’s success. Demands for delivery rates and customer service rise every day. Therefore, efficient transportation management and awareness of 3PL trends become crucial to stay in the game.
5 Benefits of 3PL for Small Businesses
In the age of Amazon, the only thing that is growing faster than the e-commerce sector is customers’ demands. Once a shipment is scheduled or an item is purchased, the customer is constantly looking for updates on the shipment, no matter if it’s an individual shipper or a large corporation.
Digital vs. Human: Will Online Services Replace Freight Brokers?
Technology and digital innovations are making a significant impact on every industry. With all of the new advancements being made, there is a constant hanging question: will online services replace freight brokers? Depending on the industry, the answers may differ, but recent years have shown that nothing major is taking place yet. There is no doubt that digitalization is changing our lives and the process of running the business. But it definitely won’t do all the work.
Why Supply Chain Cyber Security Is Important?
Why is supply chain security important?
As digitalization takes over the world, there is a raging demand for transferring loads of data to cloud storage. The transportation industry is no exception, considering the exponential growth of the e-commerce sector. Logistics companies and businesses are constantly working to stay ahead of new industry trends and technology but may often overlook one important aspect that is becoming a crucial part of the logistics industry – supply chain security, and cybersecurity in particular.
