摘要: |
THERE ARE A LOT OF ISSUES KEEPING LOGISTICS, transportation and supply chain managers up at night right now. Labor shortages, transportation capacity crunches, persistent supply chain disruptions, rising fuel costs and geopolitical disputes are just some of the outside factors impacting the steady flow of goods. Customers also expect faster deliveries and are placing more online orders, two forces that only add to the complexity of planning, securing and budgeting for transportation. "This is one of the most challenging times ever for shippers," says Jeff Jackson, EVP, Operations - Dedicated Contract Carriage, Penske Logistics. "Add the semiconductor shortage, clogged automotive supply chain and limited availability of key inventory and parts to the equation, and don't forget to include inflation, escalating wages and higher input costs on the list of pain points that companies are grappling with right now." |