Navigating how to manage a supply chain is more challenging than ever. In this webinar, you will hear advice from seasoned transportation professionals on how you can adjust to the new environment and constant changes.
During the webinar you'll hear from:
Shelley Simpson, Chief Commercial Officer & EVP of People and HR at J.B. Hunt
Jon Gold, VP, Supply Chain and Customs Policy at the National Retail Federation
Geoffrey Muessig, EVP & CMO at Pitt Ohio
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The ever-increasing importance of customer experience has had a significant impact on supply chain leaders and their role in driving business success. With the margin of error being so small, and supply chain volatility at an all-time high, what digital transformation strategies should businesses be pursuing to set themselves up for long-term success? Join us for an educational webinar that explores the importance of automated order management solutions and the 6 most common supply chain challenges.
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Over the last two years, peak season parcel volumes overwhelmed carrier capacity by several million packages per day, forcing carriers to increase staffing, throttle shipper parcel volumes, raise rates, and increase surcharges. However, this year it looks like capacity could outstrip demand (Reuters). During the pandemic, shippers faced the “Great Resignation” and ongoing labor shortages with historically low vacancy rates making warehouse expansion difficult and expensive. Now a softening economy has caused the first increase in vacancy rates in two years (WSJ). An uncertain and challenging time for warehousing and shippers.
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The future success of renewable energy and electric vehicles for both consumer markets and utility-scale markets is going to depend largely on the ability to store that energy.However, current battery storage technologies are expensive, only suitable for short-term back-up, frequency regulation of the grid, and micro-grid applications. There is also the challenge around stability (some are prone to explode), the longevity of the units, and environmental disposal of the used products.
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