Guest: Kevin Doucette of C.H. Robinson on Global Trade; Automation is spurring industrial real estate; Volatility continues in the truckload freight sector.

In this episode, guest Kevin Doucette, North American Director of Trade Policy and Compliance for C.H. Robinson, discusses global trade in light of tariffs, the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. presidential election, and the stagnant worldwide economy. What areas should supply chain managers focus on when looking at global markets?Industrial real estate continues to be in demand, especially in urban markets, as companies look to move their supply chains closer to end customers. Automation is making some of that possible. We explore this trend and what types of automation companies are looking to add.The truckload freight sector continues its roller coaster ride as we experience the heavier volumes of peak season. What happens to that market sector once peak is over?Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:C. H. RobinsonAutomation spurs opportunity in logistics real estateFreight boomed in October as retailers restocked shelvesTruck fleets order new trailers in record numbers as Covid recovery strains capacityDC VELOCITY's Covid-19 coverageVisit DCVelocity.com for the latest news. Send feedback about this podcast to [email protected] sponsored by Yale Materials HandlingOther linksAbout DC VELOCITYSubscribe to DC VELOCITYSign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with DC VELOCITYTop 10 Supply Chain Management Podcasts