2024年12月22日 · According to the latest Cost of Congestion study published by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), traffic congestion on U.S. highways added $108.8 billion in costs to the trucking industry in 2022. This marks a new record-high national congestion cost. The total hours of congestion decreased slightly in 2022 from record 2021 highs due to a softening freight market, but the ...

2024年12月12日 · National Retail Federation calls on parties to avoid a strike and asks Trump to use tariffs only strategically.

2024年12月30日 · To highlight the government’s efforts to tackle risks, eliminate bottlenecks, and ensure the efficient operation of supply chains, on December 24, the White House issued the Quadrennial Supply Chain Review. “Strengthening supply chains and revitalizing America’s position in semiconductor manufacturing has been a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s agenda from the very ...

2024年12月30日 · Prepare your business for possible tariffs of 10-20% on most imports in 2025. President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration has proposed trade policy changes that have the potential to reshape import costs and supply chain strategies. Although it remains unclear exactly how these proposals ...

2024年11月25日 · Looking ahead to 2025, manufacturers are expected to continue to face a challenging business climate due to a combination of higher costs, potential policy changes following the US elections and geopolitical uncertainty, according to Deloitte’s report, 2025 Manufacturing Outlook. Examining key factors, the report noted that the National Association of Manufacturers Q3 2024 outlook predicts ...

2024年12月2日 · What should managers be thinking about next year with regard to their workforce? Recently ADP offered some insight into the trends and priorities in workplace management for 2025. Skills have emerged as a strong indicator of employee success. 94% of organizations using a skills-based hiring method agree it’s more predictive of on-the-job success than résumés. "It's important for employers ...

2024年10月13日 · In any event, nine of the top 10 forklift manufacturers—many of whom sell their products globally, not just within North America—saw growth in sales in 2023 over the previous year, and even the remaining manufacturer experienced flat sales, not a decline. So all in all, 2023 can be seen as a relatively good year, at least for the biggest producers. In the slideshow that follows is MH&L’s ...

2025年1月23日 · Material Handling & Logistics provides news, analysis, technology and best practices for managers overseeing supply chain, warehousing and transportation in the manufacturing sector.

On December 23, The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index declined by 8.1 points in December to 104.7 (1985=100). This is its lowest reading since September. Drop was due to dimmer views of future business conditions and incomes,the group noted. “Much like in last week’s sentiment report, politics are influencing consumer confidence this …

2024年12月2日 · The shipping industry is positioned for a wave of transformative changes influenced by political, environmental and technological forces that will impact businesses but also reverberate through supply chains worldwide, says Charles Haverfield, CEO of US Packaging & Wrapping. He offers five key trends expected to shape the shipping landscape in 2025 #1 The rise of America-first policies means ...