18 Dec, 2024 Food Safety and Quality: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure By Jesse Lehman Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki David Tait Quinton Ndyajunwoha +2 more... Show less Executive Summary The consumer-packaged goods and restaurant industries play a crucial role in the global food supply chain, providing a...
25 Nov, 2024 Pet Industry Holiday Spotlight By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Sahithi Tupuri Jesse Lehman Chris Ventry David Tait +3 more... Show less The pet industry continues to evolve as consumer demand for premium services grows. From luxury boarding to specialized transportation,...
17 Oct, 2024 Navigating the Shifting Tides: Opportunities and Challenges in the Trucking Industry By Rick Maicki Ben Kim Corinne Lim David Tait +1 more... Show less The current trucking market is favorable to shippers, but this advantage is expected to be temporary, with potential rate increases on...
10 Oct, 2024 The Consolidation of Pet Grooming & Boarding is Imminent: Industry Growth, Trends, and Current Market Opportunities By Jesse Lehman Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki David Tait Sahithi Tupuri +2 more... Show less Overview The pet grooming and boarding industry in the U.S. is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing number of pet owners...
21 Aug, 2024 Parcel Delivery Spotlight: To SurePost or Not to SurePost — Decision Time for Parcel Shippers (…and Same Goes for FedEx Ground Economy) By David Tait Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Between volatile demand, increasing pressure from consumers for efficient service levels, and a growing competitive environment, the U.S....
19 Aug, 2024 Parcel Delivery Spotlight UK August 2024: Distribution & Logistics Industry By Craig Bowen Finally, Shippers Have the Upper Hand! While delivery volume has slowed since the dramatic increases seen during COVID-19, consumers...
22 Jul, 2024 7 Strategies to Overcome Supply Chain Disruptions: Mitigate Risk While Enhancing Resilience and Adaptability By Jesse Lehman Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki David Tait Craig Bowen +2 more... Show less Overview Supply chain disruption and persistent inflation remain critical issues in the global economy, with ongoing geopolitical...
14 May, 2024 Parcel Delivery Spotlight By David Tait Rick Maicki Historically, brick-and-mortar retailers, e-commerce businesses, and other small parcel shippers have had limited leverage in negotiating...