Where would you prefer to locate your operation? Most likely as close to customers and your supply base as possible. In this case, it means rates are going through the roof - if you can even get them.
Are you taking a hard look at your collaborations and partners?
At the Southern California Supply Chain and Logistics Summit conference, there were several keynote speakers from industry icons such as Amazon, UPS, Union Pacific and more. One might expect quite a lot of interesting insights into the latest supply chain trends yet the most common theme among the presentations tied back to the skills gap.
At the Southern California E-Commerce and Logistics Summit, there was much discussion on e-commerce.
Have you put thought into what has become commonplace - subscription services like Prime?
Are you paying attention to the Amazon effect? You should be!
Insight into L.A. Metro's transportation innovations enhancing urban travel and sustainability.
Do you have backup transportation built into your model? Are you considering additional transportation partners such as third-party logistics providers (3PL) and brokers? Perhaps they shouldn't be considered a last resort.
