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Women in Field Services – Challenges, Trends, and Advice

WorkWave

As recently as last year, women only made up around 31% of all employed persons across several sectors of the field service industry – janitorial and cleaning, physical security, pest control, landscaping and groundskeeping, electricians, pipelayers, plumbers and steamfitters, and HVAC mechanics and installers. million 38.7% million 88.4%

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Refrigerated Trucks Are Using Visibility, Productivity & Collaboration Tech to Create High-Value Supply Chains

Turvo

There are many trends and analytics within the shipping and transportation industry that maximize success for the supply chain. Many shipping lines rely on refrigerated trucks and other advanced shipping services. Tips For Creating a High-Value Supply Chain Package. Maintain open lines of communication and collaboration.

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6 Supply Chain Trends from 2017 and their Ongoing Progress

Logistics Bureau

Call it a cop-out if you like, but predicting which logistics and supply chain trends will make a difference to businesses in any given year has become notoriously difficult, given the speed at which technology in particular, can suddenly disrupt the way things are done. 2018 Update: How Did the Trends Progress?

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Four Ways Shippers Can Optimize Their Cold Storage Operations

Blue Grace Logistics

Cold storage and transportation are growing steadily, and the industry must adapt the supply chain to its new regulations and needs. Four essential tips to help improve cold storage and transportation in the supply chain. What are the current and future trends in cold storage and transportation. from 2019 to $23.1

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How Much Does Produce Seasonality Affect Your Rates & Capacity?

United World Transporation

DAT, an industry leader is trend reporting publishes a North American Freight Index , and the latest report notes that spot market freight volume typically rises about 30% in the spring. In response to higher refrigerated capacity demand, dry van carriers, railroads, and LTL carriers also push for rate increases.

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Guest blog: With the Truck Driver Shortage, How Many More Drivers will be Enough?

CH Robinson Logistics

This begs the question: Even if the industry gets more truck drivers, just how much is enough to relieve the strain on trucking capacity? Robinson’s own technology and data from the largest network in the freight industry, help our customers stay on top of the trends that influence their supply chains.

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Find Ways Around Tight Capacity During Produce Season

Trinity Logistics

Even before produce season began, freight rates were trending upward. For refrigerated loads, there were 13 posted for each reefer truck posted. TIPS FOR PRODUCE SHIPPERS DURING THIS SEASON. Make sure it is in line with industry standards. The industry standard is two hours or less. loads posted. Pay Quickly.

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