The Monthly Shipment: November 2020
The holiday season is finally upon us, and it’s safe to say that it doesn’t look like any other in recent memory. As wish lists are drawn up and families plan safe, socially distant celebrations, shippers and carriers around the…
+ Read Full PostWelcome once again to the Legacy Monthly shipment, your one-stop shop for the latest industry topics, trends, news and insights from a team of logistics professionals you can trust. In this month’s edition, we look at prospective rate hikes, cybersecurity,…
+ Read Full PostWelcome back to the Legacy Monthly Shipment, where leading supply chain professionals share their insights and opinions on the latest industry trends, topics and news. As the economy shows some signs of recovery and we head into peak season, the…
+ Read Full PostAccording to the U.S. Department of Commerce, consumers spent a total of $601.75 billion online with U.S. merchants in 2019, up 14.9% from $523.64 billion in 2018. This dramatic increase, which is consistent with increases in previous years, has many…
+ Read Full PostHurricanes, earthquakes and outages — oh my! We’ve certainly had an eventful news cycle since the July 2020 issue of the Legacy Monthly Shipment. In this month’s issue, we’ll be exploring the impact of these events, as well as other hot button issues, on…
+ Read Full PostEven the slightest change in the global supply chain can have a major ripple effect. To that end, it’s vital that organizations develop comprehensive logistics contingency plans, both at the supply chain and warehouse levels, in order to mitigate or…
+ Read Full PostHello, again, and welcome to the Legacy Monthly shipment, where we explore and share our unique perspective on the latest supply chain industry topics, trends, and news. As the world continues to adapt to the “new normal” of COVID-19, so,…
+ Read Full PostWarehouse contingency plans: You hope you’ll never need them; but without one, you’re stuck. As even the mighty Amazon is forced to grapple with COVID-19 outbreaks, warehouses everywhere are forced to pivot in order to cope with stay-at-home mandates, labor…
+ Read Full PostThe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has taken a serious toll on businesses across all industries, and supply chain companies are no exception. According to a recent survey from the Institute of Supply Management (ISM), nearly 75% of companies report supply chain…
+ Read Full PostHello, friends, and welcome to the Legacy Monthly Shipment, where leading supply chain professionals share their insights and opinions on the latest industry news. Without further ado, let’s dig into some of the stories that have caught our attention this…
+ Read Full PostAccording to the U.S. Department of Commerce, consumers spent a total of $601.75 billion online with U.S. merchants in 2019, up 14.9% from...
+ Read moreHurricanes, earthquakes and outages — oh my! We’ve certainly had an eventful news cycle since the July 2020 issue of the Legacy...
+ Read moreWarehouse contingency plans: You hope you’ll never need them; but without one, you’re stuck. As even the mighty Amazon is forced to...
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