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When a Bellevue, Washington consumer’s shipment failed to arrive on the scheduled day, she did what many consumers would do and called the retailer’s – […]

When the U.S. Department of Commerce self-initiated anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of imports of aluminum sheet from China, it brought […]

On the one hand, export opportunities have never been better for U.S. medical device manufacturers, as global demand continues to grow for high […]

If you needed any convincing that the U.S. customs compliance process was in need of an overhaul, consider this statement from U.S. Customs […]

When the President hosted a White House ceremony in June to mark the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, included among the invited […]

New rule changes took effect on July 1 that directly impact truckers and trucking companies.  But the effect of the rule changes are […]

More of a casual jog than an all-out sprint is one way to describe the rate at which the logistics industry has regained […]

Given the average “shelf life” of an article of clothing in some fashion retail chains is about six weeks before discounting begins, it’s […]

Many U.S. businesses took a “never again” attitude when diesel prices topped the $4.50 per gallon mark in the summer of 2008.  Managers looked askance […]

A recent analysis by Logistics Management reported widespread expectations for a LTL rate increase this year in the range of two to four percent.  The […]

Despite signs that Canadian consumers may be losing patience with Canadian retailers’ slow progress at introducing online shopping venues, more than a few […]

A not so well kept secret – less than one percent of U.S. businesses engage in some type of export activity.  This is […]

“Hell hath no fury like a consumer with a late delivery,” could be the new mantra for today’s businesses.  After all, expectations for […]

A study of U.S./Canada border crossing delays found the average wait was 29 minutes.  But for participants in the U.S./Canada “Free and Secure […]

A study by Gartner technology consultants found usage of cloud-based solutions within the supply chain management sector increased by 40 percent during 2012.   Further, the […]

Considering a career in supply chain or logistics management?  If so, then it might be helpful to know what types of experience and […]

It used to be when a business looked for return on investment (ROI) from its logistics provider, the provider would be expected to […]

Growing frustration about the increasingly complex U.S./Canada border clearance process has been well documented.  But some affected businesses seem to be turning the […]

According to data from the U.S. Commerce Department, less than one percent of U.S. companies’ export – and of those that do, 58 percent […]

As anyone who regularly brings commercial goods into the U.S. knows, U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP) has been involved in a years-long undertaking […]

If your supply chain is a network of closely aligned moving parts, then doesn’t it make sense that if a breakdown occurs, it’d […]

A study by the departments of economics at Ontario’s University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University found that border delays cost the U.S. and Canadian […]

When upscale department store chain Nordstrom Inc. announced in September that it would open four locations in Canada beginning in the fall of 2014, it […]

While there are no predictions Canadian importers are ready to move away from China as a leading provider of manufactured goods, favorable business […]

There is no disputing that today’s supply chains are data driven, faster and leaner than before, some industry experts are starting to question […]

Earlier this year, Canada’s Environment Minister Peter Kent announced new regulations to cut greenhouse gas emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles.  The new regulations, according […]

Carriers have been warning for the past two years that the trucking industry is facing a serious capacity shortage, and that it was […]

Talks between Canada and the European Union aimed at reaching a free trade agreement have reached a critical phase, with final sign-offs expected in […]

It used to be that customer returns were treated as the ugly duckling of retail management.  Returns were tolerated, because they had to […]

One thing every business can agree on, the need has never been greater to safeguard supply chains against the unexpected.  Last year’s harsh […]

With the price of a gallon of diesel fuel seemingly stuck above $4, it is not surprising talk is growing about options for […]

When President Barack Obama announced a “National Clean Fleets Partnership,” he challenged the nation’s businesses to find ways to help reduce the nation’s […]

Unless you have a direct interest in pallet design or manufacture, you probably have not followed recent trends in the industry.  Which means, […]

Canadian truckers doing business in the United States will soon have to change their modus operandi, as a result of regulatory changes issued […]

In a sign of how integrated today’s business environment has become – and how “yesterday” competitive rivalries could soon be – manufacturers are […]

Just the phrase sounds very corporate-speakish, and readers will be excused if their eyes start to glaze over contemplating a post on this […]

Surface trade between the United States and Canada jumped by more than 11 percent during December 2011, and has soared by 27 percent […]

At one point last winter, Florida was the only one of the 50 states that did not have snow on the ground.  The. Only. One.  […]

Maybe it wasn’t such a big deal when Transportation Security Administration head John Pistole announced that his agency would miss a December 31 […]

While Canadian consumers may have been slow to embrace the Internet and online shopping, the trend has caught on with a vengeance, and […]

Don’t underestimate the effect of new regulations on the nation’s commerce, was the unmistakable message delivered by a contingent of shippers, carriers and […]

With the spotlight pointed directly at the predicted capacity shortage, businesses are looking to ensure that their shipments will not be left behind.  […]

It’s no secret that the recession had a serious impact on capacity – with the Internal Revenue Service reporting that as many as 3,000 carriers […]

A recent survey of  supply chain and logistics professionals found that 89 percent of respondents believe that the supply chain function has become more important […]

In its simplest form, demand management refers to the process whereby businesses utilize various indicators to forecast customer demand, and align its supply […]

Results from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s (AASA’s) quarterly “Supplier Barometer,” indicate strong concern among suppliers about higher manufacturing and fuel costs.   According to Steve […]

Businesses that regularly import goods into the U.S. face the possibility each year of being selected for a Customs and Border Patrol “Focused Assessment.” What is […]

According to the bellwether Institute for Supply Management, April marked the 23rd consecutive month of overall growth for the U.S. economy.  In addition, the ISM […]