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Industry reporting, member spotlights, and operational guidance from ACWI. Every article from our archive is here — 1,255 posts going back to 2014.
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“Though many people fear an extreme cooling off of the economy, there is not an overwhelming amount of evidence to support such predictions,” National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz declared on June 1. “In general, the data suggests that we…
While most companies (93%) are actively engaged in logistics digital transformation, the people/skills deficit is the No. 1 obstacle (53%) standing in the way of their efforts, say expert researchers. This is according to the third annual study that was…
Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories: IRE capacity is maxing out, driving up warehouse rents throughout the U.S. Workers are turning to alternative credentials to enhance and demonstrate…
How tight is capacity getting and the warehouse sector? Prologis Research has updated its forecast for 2022 that calls for a 22% increase in industrial real estate rents for this year. The projection followed a close look by researchers into what happened in…
Workers are increasingly turning to alternative credentials to enhance and demonstrate skills and work-readiness, reports the Society for Human Resource Management. SHRM Foundation research, supported by Walmart, found that nearly half of American workers…
Jennifer Abruzzo, general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, has extended her domain to include immigration issues. Since taking office, she has blazed a path with a series of pro-union decisions and policy pronouncements to the extent that the…
With more employees wanting to work remotely, it is the perfect time for employers to embrace a hybrid work model, recommends Gartner, Inc. Employers should adopt an employee-driven approach to flexible working that empowers workers to choose where, when and…
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) extended its Covid 19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) to the end of this year, but with some notable changes. The standards have been revised to follow current California Department of…
The National Retail Federation’s latest economic forecast is one of the most optimistic we’ve heard recently – but should be read with a few caveats because of its timing. Retail sales are of course the great engine of growth for the nation’s economy.…
Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories: Shipper complaints about deteriorating railroad service spur the STB to act. Employers need to make sure all new workers get thorough safety…
Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories: DOL wage enforcement initiative targets private and 3PL warehouse employers. OSHA launches program aimed at employee heat-related injuries and…
Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance we take a closer look at these stories: Marijuana is growing among workers in safety sensitive jobs, survey finds. Retailers and wholesalers are driving a trend towards larger big box…
Blog
Industry reporting, member spotlights, and operational guidance from ACWI. Every article from our archive is here — 1,255 posts going back to 2014.
Showing 993 posts in Warehouse and Logistics Newsletter.
“Though many people fear an extreme cooling off of the economy, there is not an overwhelming amount of evidence to support such predictions,” National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz declared on June 1. “In general, the data suggests that we…
While most companies (93%) are actively engaged in logistics digital transformation, the people/skills deficit is the No. 1 obstacle (53%) standing in the way of their efforts, say expert researchers. This is according to the third annual study that was…
Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories: IRE capacity is maxing out, driving up warehouse rents throughout the U.S. Workers are turning to alternative credentials to enhance and demonstrate…
How tight is capacity getting and the warehouse sector? Prologis Research has updated its forecast for 2022 that calls for a 22% increase in industrial real estate rents for this year. The projection followed a close look by researchers into what happened in…
Workers are increasingly turning to alternative credentials to enhance and demonstrate skills and work-readiness, reports the Society for Human Resource Management. SHRM Foundation research, supported by Walmart, found that nearly half of American workers…
Jennifer Abruzzo, general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, has extended her domain to include immigration issues. Since taking office, she has blazed a path with a series of pro-union decisions and policy pronouncements to the extent that the…
With more employees wanting to work remotely, it is the perfect time for employers to embrace a hybrid work model, recommends Gartner, Inc. Employers should adopt an employee-driven approach to flexible working that empowers workers to choose where, when and…
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) extended its Covid 19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) to the end of this year, but with some notable changes. The standards have been revised to follow current California Department of…
The National Retail Federation’s latest economic forecast is one of the most optimistic we’ve heard recently – but should be read with a few caveats because of its timing. Retail sales are of course the great engine of growth for the nation’s economy.…
Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories: Shipper complaints about deteriorating railroad service spur the STB to act. Employers need to make sure all new workers get thorough safety…
Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories: DOL wage enforcement initiative targets private and 3PL warehouse employers. OSHA launches program aimed at employee heat-related injuries and…
Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance we take a closer look at these stories: Marijuana is growing among workers in safety sensitive jobs, survey finds. Retailers and wholesalers are driving a trend towards larger big box…