Fri.Nov 17, 2017

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This Week in Logistics News (November 13-17, 2017)

Talking Logistics

In case you’re wondering, I did get selected as a juror this week. I’m now 4 for 4 — four times called for jury duty, 4 times selected. The trial (a driving under the influence case) only lasted a day and we found the defendant guilty. When the jury duty letter arrives in the mail, many people have the same reaction I have: Ugh. But every time I serve, I’m reminded again that along with voting, serving as a juror is a great honor, responsibility, and experience.

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US Business Groups Want NAFTA Trucking Rules to Stay Intact

Food Logistics

More than 100 U.S.-based retailers, agriculture groups and transportation councils urged in a letter to the government’s trade agency to preserve trucking provisions in any new version of the North American Free Trade Agreement.

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The 5 Top Benefits of a Warehouse Management System

GlobalTranz

The days of managing inventory in warehouses with pen and paper have disappeared. In their place, warehouse management systems have risen to make managing inventory easier, and these systems provide tremendous benefits, explains Rick Register of Inbound Logistics. Let’s take a look at the top five benefits of a warehouse management system. A Warehouse Management System Saves Space.

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Tips To Acquire Suitable Logistics Jobs

AAJ Enterprises

The logistics industry is growing but finding right job opportunities in this sector requires a lot of preparation and research. Sometimes we are confused regarding the fact how to look for logistics job openings and whether we want to own a business or just be a project leader. Whatever your goal might be, down below are the few tips that may help you prepare for the right logistics jobs.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Sky is the Career Limit at Penske

Penske Move Ahead

They say if you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life. That expression hits home for a couple of Penske associates in the Indianapolis District. Brandon Zumbrun, a branch rental manager, has been with the company for 11 years. What he observes daily among his colleagues has been a constant theme since he first started working at Penske.