Summer in the Adirondacks conjures up visions of extravagant pre-Depression “camps” owned by icons of American society like the Vanderbilts, replete with boathouses, horseback rides, and formal dances. In the…
Technician and driver shortages have been plaguing the industry for years. Now there’s a bit of good news, both in recruiting and retention. This past summer, there was a bit…
Whether you are a manufacturer expecting a shipment of raw materials or a retailer looking for product to place on the shelves, you depend on these materials and products arriving…
Electric trucks, autonomous trucks, ELDs, logistics connectivity … the trucking industry is experiencing technological innovation and disruption at an incredible rate. How we adapt to this brave new world matters….
Businesses should look to their procurement function for more than just price negotiation. In today’s competitive and challenging business atmosphere, every team within your organization should be playing a strategic…
Three decades ago, 90 percent of executives said they were successful at executing their business strategy. Today, that number is down to just 40 percent. WHY? The good thing about…
Attracting the best and the brightest has rarely been as challenging as it is now. Presenting the right vision is vital to your organization’s success. It’s a “seller’s” market when…
As companies expand globally and regulations increase, HR professionals play an ever-evolving and important role to help ensure that both the employees’ and the company’s goals are achieved. Over the…
Each generation has its own set of priorities and employers have to be sensitive to that fact when looking at recruiting and retaining talent. Earlier this month, I posted an…
Numbers are out for the June CVSA Roadcheck inspection and they’re better than last year but still not good. Last week, my IdeaXchange blog discussed the results of the annual…
