It would be an understatement to say that 2020 has been a crazy year for the shipping industry. The COVID-19 outbreak that started early in the year is still affecting businesses and economies around the world with restrictive shipping regulations between countries. At the same time people are relying on online shopping more than ever […]
Post-COVID Supply Chain Trends These are unprecedented times. COVID-19 has created uncertainty, risk, and destabilization of the marketplace. However, there may be a silver lining to how the pandemic will affect change. Already we have experienced many workplace safety improvements and developed new processes and policies aimed at protecting employees. You may be surprised to […]
The novel coronavirus pandemic brought about a surge in ecommerce. Consumers, retailers, and distributors were pressed to adopt ecommerce due to stay-at-home orders, mandated store closures, and forced shutdowns. The concept of ecommerce is definitely not new, but for some businesses without an online presence, the practice can be overwhelming – especially when it must […]
Has quarantine life left you running out of ideas on how to entertain your little ones? Have you received a few boxes from ordering online? Well then, this DIY project is perfect for you and your new “coworkers”! We have put together a tutorial for creating a cardboard box truck using materials found around the […]
Businesses across the country are making plans to reopen and looking for solutions to make up for the time lost due to COVID-19. With unemployment hitting a high of 30 million people, the economy will need time to stabilize back to where it was before the outbreak. While the country recovers, supply chain will have […]
As we approach two months of being in quarantine, many states are discussing plans for getting people back to work. In Michigan, Gov. Whitmer announced her plan for a phased approach to reopen businesses as long as they meet certain guidelines. These guidelines include employee health screens, enforcing social distancing, wearing personal protective equipment, and […]