In Perspective
Protesting Economic Ignorance
Political protesters must be aware of their actions' consequences, as proven by the financial losses caused by the Occupy movement's Dec. 2011 protest at the Port of Oakland. Associate Editor Perry A. Trunick reviews the damage, and reveals the true victims.
The Invisible Discipline
Even with the sophisticated tools available to today's manufacturing and retail businesses, we struggle to optimize supply chain flows – and to agree on how the supply chain discipline should be viewed, writes Associate Editor Perry A. Trunick.
Are You Certifiable?
Pursuing continuing education provides logistics professionals a career development advantage. Supply chain management professional certifications help employers identify job candidate skills.
Reading the Signs
In supply chain management, indicators external to your enterprise, but internal to your supply chain, deserve your attention, writes Associate Editor Perry A. Trunick.
It’s Time for Freight Classification Reform
The National Motor Freight Classification standard doesn't meet the needs of today's freight market, writes Associate Editor Perry A. Trunick.
Responding to the Past
When it comes to food safety, better efficiency and higher productivity go hand in hand, writes Associate Editor Perry A. Trunick. Lawmakers and regulators need input from industry to create effective rules.
Lean on Me
Recent economic trends are putting more pressure on supply chains, writes Associate Editor Perry A. Trunick.
For Carriers, Time is of the Essence
A subtle but dramatic shift is taking place in motor freight carriage. Distance still matters, but carriers are focusing on time.
Disruptive Influences
Associate Editor Perry Trunick advocates planning and building relationships as the best defense against supply chain disruptions.
Mad About Trade
Associate Editor Perry A. Trunick questions whether Americans can stop being angry about trade and instead get excited about the value it creates.
Consuming Confidence
Manufacturing and consumer confidence are on the rise, but economic uncertainty remains, writes Associate Editor Perry A. Trunick.
Investing in Human Infrastructure
Investing in professional development builds the supply chain's human infrastructure, writes Associate Editor Perry A. Trunick.
Freight Equals Politics
The United States must strengthen the connection between our economic engine and political tide, writes Associate Editor Perry A. Trunick.
When No One Listens, It’s Time to Shout
Let's help the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) become the voice for freight transportation, urges Perry A. Trunick, Inbound Logistics' associate editor.
A Supply Chain PIP Squeak
The logistics profession needs to recognize that efficient supply chains require people, intelligence, and good processes.
The Rocky Relationship Between Rail and Regulation
Associate Editor Perry A. Trunick explores the legacy of the Staggers Act and the rocky relationship between rail and regulation.
Conflict in the Supply Chain
Everyone wants a smooth-flowing supply chain, free of conflict, says Perry A. Trunick, associate editor, Inbound Logistics. But the U.S. government has added a new wrinkle to the issue of supply chain management in the context of global politics and human rights.
Give Me An F… Give Me An R…
Associate Editor Perry A. Trunick questions whether the FREIGHT Act of 2010 will deliver on its promise.
Demanding Response
Inexpensive transportation and sophisticated IT tools allowed us to operate extended supply chains. But that tide may be turning.
Deregulation Amended and Upended
IL Associate Editor Perry Trunick revisits transportation deregulation’s rocky history.
Act of God or Act of Government?
IL Associate Editor Perry Trunick sifts through the supply chain fallout resulting from Iceland's April 2010 volcanic eruption.
Nation Building at Home
After generations of change, one transition is still difficult—how we integrate military veterans into the private-sector workforce.
I Brake for Quality
Toyota's recall woes spotlight a fact that's as true for supply chains as manufacturing operations: any slip in quality can condemn you in the market, writes IL Associate Editor Perry Trunick.
Assemble the Fragments
A national transportation policy could help link some good fragments into a coherent plan, writes Inbound Logistics Associate Editor Perry A. Trunick.
Shaken and Stirred
Infrastructure development should be used for long-term economic growth, not short-term political gain, writes Inbound Logistics Associate Editor Perry A. Trunick.
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