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For Bezos, Buffett and Dimon, a Health Push Years in the Making

Supply Chain Brain

Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett and Jamie Dimon were there, of course. When they saw one another at social gatherings or industry conferences, the conversation inevitably steered toward their shared frustration over the impact of medical expenses on their companies’ bottom lines. Read full article. On Tuesday, Amazon.com Inc.,

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The strategic logistician and professional possibility

Logistics in War

During a logistics course in late 2017, I was asked to consider what the traits and behaviours of the strategic ‘future logistician’ might be. [1] This article will attempt to describe a some of these demands, as discussed during the seminar, to highlight the complexity of the professional challenge. By David Beaumont.

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Trucking Rates Looking to Increase: The Driving Factors & What You Can Do About It

GlobalTranz

The Bureau of Labor Statistics asserts courses to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) last anywhere from three to six months. told the conference. . told the conference. According to the Wall Street Journal , truck drivers are quickly aging into retirement, and the costs of hiring novice drivers can be quite extensive.

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3 Tax Area Questions to Ask Yourself Often Overlooked by Shippers & Transportation Providers (and all Business Owners)

GlobalTranz

You obviously don’t have to email back, of course … but please do consider these six issues as you work through growing your business… All of the issues I raise are ones in which our firm is very proficient. Some of them, however, are areas that my firm and I do not directly handle. 2: Is there an emergency plan?

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Top Freight Articles of 2015

GlobalTranz

Today we finalize our most viewed articles from the Cerasis blog by featuring the most read freight articles published in 2015. As a recap, and for easy to access link, we have showcased the following: Most Read Manufacturing Articles of 2015. Top Supply Chain Articles of 2015. Top Logistics Articles of 2015.

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Preparing for preparedness – how should we begin?

Logistics in War

Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations. These articles might suggest to some that any attempts to devote time to addressing logistics readiness are likely to fail. I described the interplay between logistics and readiness.

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The Bold Pursuit of Chasing Your Dreams in Business….Oh What Dreams May Come

GlobalTranz

And together, let’s create a simple strategy to make some of those dreams come true. The primary method of assistance, of course — making sure your bottom line is as healthy as possible! Look at Thomas Edison – he dreamed of stuff that didn’t even exist! All so you can keep your business, and your dreams, alive.