What Exactly do Canada and the U.S. Buy fro...
What Exactly do Canada and the U.S. Buy from Each Other?
It’s no surprise to most that Canada is the United States’ top trading partner, with almost $1.7 billion in goods crossing the border […]
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Supply Chain Top Jobs Increasingly Held by Women
When the President hosted a White House ceremony in June to mark the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, included among the invited […]
Read MoreNew Opportunities via Cloud Services
New Opportunities via Cloud Services
Remember the children’s game Jenga? Players would place wooden blocks atop each other in a criss-cross pattern until inevitably, the tower would come […]
Read MoreChanges to Driver Rules Likely to Cause Hig...
Changes to Driver Rules Likely to Cause Higher Trucking Rates
New rule changes took effect on July 1 that directly impact truckers and trucking companies. But the effect of the rule changes are […]
Read MoreNearshoring Attractive to U.S. Fashion Indu...
Nearshoring Attractive to U.S. Fashion Industry
Given the average “shelf life” of an article of clothing in some fashion retail chains is about six weeks before discounting begins, it’s […]
Read MoreEducation the Difference in Supply Chain Ca...
Education the Difference in Supply Chain Careers
A quick look at logistics-related employment openings on Monster.com reveals job titles including “demand planning manager,” “global supply chain manager,” and “reverse logistics manager.” Each […]
Read MoreTips for Managing LTL Costs
Tips for Managing LTL Costs
A recent analysis by Logistics Management reported widespread expectations for a LTL rate increase this year in the range of two to four percent. The […]
Read MoreCanadian Sites Vie for Share of Ecommerce M...
Canadian Sites Vie for Share of Ecommerce Market
Despite signs that Canadian consumers may be losing patience with Canadian retailers’ slow progress at introducing online shopping venues, more than a few […]
Read MoreLack of Carriers keeping US Businesses out ...
Lack of Carriers keeping US Businesses out of Export Market
A not so well kept secret – less than one percent of U.S. businesses engage in some type of export activity. This is […]
Read MoreConsumers Show Little Patience for Late Del...
Consumers Show Little Patience for Late Deliveries
“Hell hath no fury like a consumer with a late delivery,” could be the new mantra for today’s businesses. After all, expectations for […]
Read MoreTrade Programs Expedite the US-Canada Borde...
Trade Programs Expedite the US-Canada Border Process
A study of U.S./Canada border crossing delays found the average wait was 29 minutes. But for participants in the U.S./Canada “Free and Secure […]
Read MoreU.S. – Canada Price Discrepancies Focus o...
U.S. – Canada Price Discrepancies Focus of Senate Inquiry
Speculating about why consumer goods cost more when purchased in Canada has become something of a national pastime for some Canadians. For the […]
Read MoreBorder Compliance Provides a Competitive Ed...
Border Compliance Provides a Competitive Edge
Growing frustration about the increasingly complex U.S./Canada border clearance process has been well documented. But some affected businesses seem to be turning the […]
Read MoreCanada Continues to Draw U.S. Retailers
Canada Continues to Draw U.S. Retailers
U.S. businesses continue to enter the Canadian market at a brisk pace, with apparel retailers Express Inc., Ann Taylor, and Tory Burch opening stores in recent […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to Exporting – Logistics is...
When it comes to Exporting – Logistics is Local
According to data from the U.S. Commerce Department, less than one percent of U.S. companies’ export – and of those that do, 58 percent […]
Read MoreACE: Easing Cross Border Clearance Process
ACE: Easing Cross Border Clearance Process
As anyone who regularly brings commercial goods into the U.S. knows, U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP) has been involved in a years-long undertaking […]
Read MoreBorder Delays Cost US and Canadian Business...
Border Delays Cost US and Canadian Businesses
A study by the departments of economics at Ontario’s University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University found that border delays cost the U.S. and Canadian […]
Read MoreGovernment Resources for US Businesses Look...
Government Resources for US Businesses Looking to Export
Here’s a startling statistic: According to the International Trade Administration (ITA), of the more than 30 million small businesses in the United States, less than one […]
Read MoreHalloween! The Kick-Off to Holiday Shopping...
Halloween! The Kick-Off to Holiday Shopping
Retailers that tailor their holiday logistics plan based upon the traditional “Black Friday” start to the shopping season may be in for a […]
Read MoreU.S. Retailers Continue with Canadian Invas...
U.S. Retailers Continue with Canadian Invasion
When upscale department store chain Nordstrom Inc. announced in September that it would open four locations in Canada beginning in the fall of 2014, it […]
Read MoreMexico Offers Nearshoring Opportunities for...
Mexico Offers Nearshoring Opportunities for Canadian Businesses
While there are no predictions Canadian importers are ready to move away from China as a leading provider of manufactured goods, favorable business […]
Read MoreWhen It Comes to Supply Chain Data, Is Less...
When It Comes to Supply Chain Data, Is Less More?
There is no disputing that today’s supply chains are data driven, faster and leaner than before, some industry experts are starting to question […]
Read MoreEnvironmental Factors Not a Concern for Mos...
Environmental Factors Not a Concern for Most Shippers
Earlier this year, Canada’s Environment Minister Peter Kent announced new regulations to cut greenhouse gas emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles. The new regulations, according […]
Read MoreCanada/European Trade Agreement A Threat to...
Canada/European Trade Agreement A Threat to U.S. Businesses?
Talks between Canada and the European Union aimed at reaching a free trade agreement have reached a critical phase, with final sign-offs expected in […]
Read MoreCanadian Prices Running Higher than US Pric...
Canadian Prices Running Higher than US Prices
A growing sense of angst among Canadian consumers has resulted from an inexplicable rise in consumer goods prices, as compared with U.S. prices. […]
Read MoreU.S. Clean Fleet Initiative Mirrors Purolat...
U.S. Clean Fleet Initiative Mirrors Purolator’s Greening the Fleet
When President Barack Obama announced a “National Clean Fleets Partnership,” he challenged the nation’s businesses to find ways to help reduce the nation’s […]
Read MoreCollaborative Outsourcing – Efficiencies ...
Collaborative Outsourcing – Efficiencies & Savings
Just the phrase sounds very corporate-speakish, and readers will be excused if their eyes start to glaze over contemplating a post on this […]
Read MoreDoes Your Supply Chain Include a “Plan B...
Does Your Supply Chain Include a “Plan B”?
At one point last winter, Florida was the only one of the 50 states that did not have snow on the ground. The. Only. One. […]
Read MoreSurge in Canadian E-Commerce Opportunities ...
Surge in Canadian E-Commerce Opportunities for Global Logistics Providers
While Canadian consumers may have been slow to embrace the Internet and online shopping, the trend has caught on with a vengeance, and […]
Read MoreIs Your Logistics Provider a Problem Solver...
Is Your Logistics Provider a Problem Solver?
With the spotlight pointed directly at the predicted capacity shortage, businesses are looking to ensure that their shipments will not be left behind. […]
Read MoreUS Retailers Be Prepared – 62% of Canadia...
US Retailers Be Prepared – 62% of Canadian Consumers Buy Online
Late last year the Canadian government reported that Internet sales in that country passed C$15.1 billion during 2009, an 18 percent increase from the C$12.8 billion that […]
Read MoreDriver Shortage Squeezes Already-Tight Capa...
Driver Shortage Squeezes Already-Tight Capacity
It’s no secret that the recession had a serious impact on capacity – with the Internal Revenue Service reporting that as many as 3,000 carriers […]
Read MoreU.S. Visitors from Mexico and Canada Face N...
U.S. Visitors from Mexico and Canada Face New Entry Tariff
Mexican and Canadian visitors to the United States are going to find that the price of admission has just gotten a bit steeper, […]
Read MoreStrong Canadian Dollar – an Opportunity f...
Strong Canadian Dollar – an Opportunity for U.S. Retailers?
The U.S. dollar held strong competitive advantage over its Canadian counterpart for more than 30 years – with that it became standard among Canadian consumers […]
Read MoreSupply Chains have Enhanced Post-Recession ...
Supply Chains have Enhanced Post-Recession Value Survey Finds
A recent survey of supply chain and logistics professionals found that 89 percent of respondents believe that the supply chain function has become more important […]
Read MoreSupply Chain Component Needs Consideration ...
Supply Chain Component Needs Consideration in Demand Management Processes
In its simplest form, demand management refers to the process whereby businesses utilize various indicators to forecast customer demand, and align its supply […]
Read MoreAutomotive Aftermarket Suppliers Need to Id...
Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Need to Identify Logistics Efficiencies
Results from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s (AASA’s) quarterly “Supplier Barometer,” indicate strong concern among suppliers about higher manufacturing and fuel costs. According to Steve […]
Read MoreCanada Gets High Marks from World Bank
Canada Gets High Marks from World Bank
Every year, the World Bank releases an “Ease of Doing Business” analysis, which ranks 183 different countries based on certain economic indicators. In its most […]
Read MoreU.S. Customs’ Internal Assessment Program...
U.S. Customs’ Internal Assessment Program – Right for your Business?
Businesses that regularly import goods into the U.S. face the possibility each year of being selected for a Customs and Border Patrol “Focused Assessment.” What is […]
Read MoreSeven Top Questions to Ask to Create an Eff...
Seven Top Questions to Ask to Create an Efficient Supply Chain
According to the bellwether Institute for Supply Management, April marked the 23rd consecutive month of overall growth for the U.S. economy. In addition, the ISM […]
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