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One of the biggest strikes in US history is brewing at UPS Written by Stephanie Castaneda It is in our utmost interest to be attentive to current labor movements as they can affect all aspects of business. There is an upcoming expiring contract between America’s oldest unions, Teamsters Union, and the world’s biggest package courier,…

What Is Volumetric Weight and How Is It Calculated? Written by Andrew Lee Volumetric weight is a way to calculate the volume of a package, rather than the weight itself. This is especially true with lightweight items that take up a certain amount of space. Why not stick with either weight or volume? To answer…

Amazon trying to swallow everything in logistics Written by Han & Summer After the coronavirus, the world realized the importance of supply chains more and more. A situation has arisen where supplies do not arrive, or the manufacturer is unable to supply essential materials. Both companies and consumers have realized the importance of the value…

Shipping Industry Took a Turn for The Worse Due to Red Flags for Consumption Written by Han & Summer Do you remember the western port strike in the U.S.? Regarding negotiating a new contract, it was a conflict between dockworkers and their employers because of job security, restriction of wage increases, and opposition to automation…

Defend Houston Harbor from Natural Disasters Written by han & summer Natural disasters have always occurred on earth. Still, in this century, the Arctic Sea ice and atmospheric environment change due to global warming significantly influence the frequency, period, and intensity of natural disasters. Currently, the global supply chain is reaching its limit due to…

How the railroad strike affect the logistics business in the future? Written by han & summer The railroad union strike began in 1992 and occurred in the entire state except the east. The white House said it cost the economy $1 billion a day in 1992- $2.1 billion in today’s value. Freight transportation and all…

Energy Transition to Respond to the Climate Crisis Written by han & summer The global energy market is changing rapidly. In addition, disasters caused by rapid climate change, such as large-scale wildfires, are changing lives completely. The aftermath is not only damaging the environment but also extending to the economy and finance. The word that…

The Rise of Texas Written by Han & Summer All ports are on the way to normalization after recovering from the aftermath of the logistics disruption caused by Corona. More than 95% of the world’s imports and exports are transported by ocean. In addition, many of the products produced worldwide are transported by ships through…

Amazon is trying to swallow every fulfillment center. Written by Han Many companies, including fulfillment centers, need to take a fresh look at supply chain management to prepare for, rebuild, and recover from COVID-19. Companies known for successful supply chain management could survive post-COVID-19 by transitioning from analog to digital. We are making various efforts…

Difficulties for Amazon Sellers Due to Amazon 3pl Policy Written by Han Park Any amazon seller who has experienced confusion at least once in the Amazon 3PL policies and changes in Seller Central functions that seem to be updated every other day.   For sellers running Amazon businesses, the impact of amazon 3PL policy and…