Beef processing plant joins forces with retailer Walmart
The price of meat has gone through the roof, and Walmart is hoping to ease that inflationary pain of its customers.
U.S. companies have integrated record levels of robots after droves of workers quit their jobs
The age of robotics has officially begun. What’s been dubbed ‘The Great Resignation’ resulted in a massive labor shortage after workers left their positions by the millions.
Generational gap responsible for lack of warehouse workers
The newest generation of workers is expecting more - higher pay and implementation of technology available to ease operating procedures.
Warehouse market still red-hot with no cool down in sight
The United States warehouse scene has been red-hot for months, leaving many smaller companies in the dust while larger companies snag up every available square foot.
Retail clearance sales grow in order to clear floor for excess product
Expect some big price cuts and deals at your favorite retailer.
Federal Reserve disappointed as job vacancies grew in July
Signs of a weakening economy and still-growing inflation are worrying Federal Reserve officials, especially after July reports show growing job vacancies.
Small companies struggle to compete with large retailers for warehouse space
Large companies are dominating the warehouse real estate scene, leaving smaller companies in the dust as they sign deals amounting to 37 facilities of 1 million square feet or more.
The Fed promises more rate hikes despite easing inflationary woes
Cozied up in Jackson Hole, Wyoming this week, Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell shared a message with others at its Annual Economic Symposium: interest rates will continue to rise.
The Fed blames the supply chain for historic U.S. inflation
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has compiled a data analysis that has placed much of the inflation blame squarely on the supply chain.
Somalian piracy no longer a “high risk threat” to shippers
When someone says “piracy” they may then think, “of the Caribbean” - unless they’re in the shipping industry.
Trucks still flying off the “shelves”, even as the market begins to slow
For the third consecutive month, sales of brand-new Class 8 trucks have remained strong, surpassing the 20,000 unit threshold.
Are you “quiet quitting” your job? There may be a better solution
The term “quiet quitting” is making the rounds on the popular social media app, TikTok - but some are unsure of what it exactly means.
Port of Seattle union workers in dispute with terminal
Two unions that represent the workers who operate and maintain the terminal at the Port of Seattle are currently disputing with their employers.
Walmart is walking the supply chain tightrope
Walmart’s inventory currently sits at about $1.5 billion worth and is expected to take a couple more financial quarters to even out.
Intel chip plants need construction workers, and fast
With all the talk about electric vehicles and enhancing supply chains, the demand for chipmaking has never been greater.
Ford Motor announces 3,000 layoffs in North America facilities
Kiss your job, goodbye… If you’re working at Ford Motor.
E-commerce is fueling major growth in warehouse automation
Global e-commerce sales account for 20% of total retail sales today and are expected to exceed 30% by the end of the 2020s.
Peak season charges are being rolled out by Amazon
Peak season is right around the corner - and Amazon knows it.
Liverpool’s Peel Port in the U.K. risks a 500+ employee walkout over wage disputes
Port workers across the world are threatening walkouts and strikes, leaving the global supply chains under some serious pressure.