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Industry reporting, member spotlights, and operational guidance from ACWI. Every article from our archive is here — 1,254 posts going back to 2014.
Showing 992 posts in Warehouse and Logistics Newsletter.
Volume 2, Issue 4 - February 28th, 2014 The health of commercial truck drivers is the next frontier for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, according to its chief Anne Ferro. “Driver health remains a top priority, because of its direct link to…
Volume 2, Issue 3 - February 15, 2014 Unions have made major progress in getting their allies in federal and state governments to tighten the legal definition of truck owner-operators with the ultimate aim of eliminating their status as independent…
Volume 2, Issue 3 - February 15, 2014 A hearing by the Surface Transportation Board to explore the issues raised by a proposal to allow more railroad competitive switching will be held March 25-26 at STB headquarters in Washington, DC. The National…
Volume 2, Issue 3 - February 15, 2014 The Intermodal Association of North America pointed to solid domestic intermodal growth in 2013 as evidence that the industry has cemented its role in the North American supply chain. Building on the industry’s positive…
Volume 2, Issue 3 - February 15, 2014 On Feb. 5 the National Labor Relations Board announced it was re-issuing its “Quickie” or “Ambush” organizing election rules designed to give unions an extra advantage by shortening the time allowed for employers to…
Volume 2, Issue 3 - February 15, 2014 The American Chemistry Council’s said its first 2014 Chemical Activity Barometer reading strengthened slightly, indicating continued growth and an improving economy throughout the year. In January the CAB ticked up to…
Volume 2, Issue 3 - February 15, 2014 The Food and Drug Administration on Jan. 31 proposed new regulations that when adopted will require shippers, carriers and receivers – including warehouses – to take certain steps to prevent the contamination of human…
Volume 2, Issue 2 - January 31, 2014 December retail sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) increased 0.4% seasonally adjusted month-to-month, and 4.6% unadjusted year-over-year, according to the National Retail Federation. Total holiday…
Volume 2, Issue 2 - January 31, 2014 Now is the time for you to re-examine your strategy for remaining union-free. Rulings from National Labor Relations Board have reinforced the old truism that if you wait to forge a strategy until an organizing campaign…
Volume 2, Issue 2 - January 31, 2014 February 1 is the annual OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping deadline for employers, unless they have only 10 or fewer employees or are in low-hazard industries such as retail, service, finance, insurance or real…
Volume 2, Issue 2 - January 31, 2014 The National Labor Relations Board decided not to pursue any further attempts to revive the notice posting rule it initially proposed in 2011. The rule would have required private sector employers to conspicuously display…
Volume 2, Issue 2 - January 31, 2014 The omnichannel logistics models that make a seamless consumer experience possible are now built on a foundation of six new types of facilities, according to a new report by Jones Lang LaSalle. “The distribution of goods…
Blog
Industry reporting, member spotlights, and operational guidance from ACWI. Every article from our archive is here — 1,254 posts going back to 2014.
Showing 992 posts in Warehouse and Logistics Newsletter.
Volume 2, Issue 4 - February 28th, 2014 The health of commercial truck drivers is the next frontier for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, according to its chief Anne Ferro. “Driver health remains a top priority, because of its direct link to…
Volume 2, Issue 3 - February 15, 2014 Unions have made major progress in getting their allies in federal and state governments to tighten the legal definition of truck owner-operators with the ultimate aim of eliminating their status as independent…
Volume 2, Issue 3 - February 15, 2014 A hearing by the Surface Transportation Board to explore the issues raised by a proposal to allow more railroad competitive switching will be held March 25-26 at STB headquarters in Washington, DC. The National…
Volume 2, Issue 3 - February 15, 2014 The Intermodal Association of North America pointed to solid domestic intermodal growth in 2013 as evidence that the industry has cemented its role in the North American supply chain. Building on the industry’s positive…
Volume 2, Issue 3 - February 15, 2014 On Feb. 5 the National Labor Relations Board announced it was re-issuing its “Quickie” or “Ambush” organizing election rules designed to give unions an extra advantage by shortening the time allowed for employers to…
Volume 2, Issue 3 - February 15, 2014 The American Chemistry Council’s said its first 2014 Chemical Activity Barometer reading strengthened slightly, indicating continued growth and an improving economy throughout the year. In January the CAB ticked up to…
Volume 2, Issue 3 - February 15, 2014 The Food and Drug Administration on Jan. 31 proposed new regulations that when adopted will require shippers, carriers and receivers – including warehouses – to take certain steps to prevent the contamination of human…
Volume 2, Issue 2 - January 31, 2014 December retail sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) increased 0.4% seasonally adjusted month-to-month, and 4.6% unadjusted year-over-year, according to the National Retail Federation. Total holiday…
Volume 2, Issue 2 - January 31, 2014 Now is the time for you to re-examine your strategy for remaining union-free. Rulings from National Labor Relations Board have reinforced the old truism that if you wait to forge a strategy until an organizing campaign…
Volume 2, Issue 2 - January 31, 2014 February 1 is the annual OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping deadline for employers, unless they have only 10 or fewer employees or are in low-hazard industries such as retail, service, finance, insurance or real…
Volume 2, Issue 2 - January 31, 2014 The National Labor Relations Board decided not to pursue any further attempts to revive the notice posting rule it initially proposed in 2011. The rule would have required private sector employers to conspicuously display…
Volume 2, Issue 2 - January 31, 2014 The omnichannel logistics models that make a seamless consumer experience possible are now built on a foundation of six new types of facilities, according to a new report by Jones Lang LaSalle. “The distribution of goods…