Guest: Gary Master, DC Velocity publisher, on the current state of our supply chains; Seasonal peaks are coming without the labor needed to fill them; It's time to thank a trucker

In this episode, our guest is DC Velocity Publisher Gary Master. Supply chains everywhere are experiencing disruptions. It really is a mess out there. Gary talks about the current state of supply chains and identifies some of the trouble spots. He also discusses the CSCMP EDGE conference coming up this week in Atlanta which will provide professionals with a perfect opportunity to address many of these supply chain challenges.Labor continues to be tight right now with many job openings going unfilled. We discuss the current labor statistics, which come at a time when many retailers and distributors are attempting to increase their staffing for peak holiday season. What are some of the initiatives that supply chain companies are doing to try to attract new workers?It's time to thank a trucker. This week the industry celebrates Truck Driver Appreciation Week. We talk about some of the events that took place to recognize the important contributions that drivers make to our industry and the overall economy.Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:Parcel and 3PL employers seek labor for winter peak pushIndustry marks truck driver appreciation weekLogistics company thanks drivers with $100K in giveawaysSupply Chain Quarterly websiteVisit DCVelocity.com for the latest news. Send feedback about this podcast to [email protected] sponsored by: Honeywell IntelligratedOther linksAbout DC VELOCITYSubscribe to DC VELOCITYSign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with DC VELOCITYTop 10 Supply Chain Management Podcasts