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A New Solution for Some Old Problems

In spite of its tragic consequences, the pandemic has forced many of us to find new ways of doing things and to question the wisdom of some of our current practices. The result just might be a more efficient and less costly supply chain.

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The time has come

As Kenny Rogers sang, "You have to know when to hold 'em; know when to fold 'em." That time has come for me.

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The continuing saga of driver shortages

The national truck driver shortage is expected to reach 50,000 by the end of 2017, with the gap widening to 174,000 by 2026. It's time to get serious about finding solutions.

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New kid on the block(chain)

Despite confusion about what it is and what it can do, blockchain is a smoking hot topic right now.

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Precision is not easy

Conversion to the "precision scheduled railroading" model revived the flagging fortunes of Canadian National and Canadian Pacific. But it's not going so well over at CSX.

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A reluctant change of heart

I have long held that it's the federal government's responsibility to plan and fund the nation's infrastructure. Now, I've been forced to change my position.

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Wanted: Modern supply chain managers

As technology fast becomes the driving force behind supply chains, managers can expect to see their job descriptions expand to reflect that.

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A promise best broken

Throughout his campaign, Trump promised to withdraw from NAFTA, which he once called "the worst deal ever." Let's hope he reneges on that one.