Guest: Patrick Penfield of Syracuse University on Amazon moving into vacant mall space; Some shippers move toward smaller regional parcel carriers; New training initiatives assure a steady pipeline for frontline logistics workers

In this episode, guest Patrick Penfield, an assistant professor of supply chain practice at Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management, discusses how Amazon will be moving into vacant mall spaces to create mini distribution centers.We also examine a growing trend of some shippers moving away from the major parcel carriers and toward smaller, regional carriers.And despite high unemployment numbers in the general workforce, the logistics industry still finds it difficult to find skilled workers for warehouses and transportation. We look at new initiatives to assure a steady pipeline of workers into the industry.Episode web page with transcript.Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:Syracuse University Whitman School of ManagementLast mile delivery startup Fetch Packaging raises $18 million.Prologis enhances logistics training program to meet growing demand for workersCombined MHI and WERC plan expanded conversations between MHE vendors and usersDC VELOCITY's Covid-19 coverageVisit DCVelocity.com for the latest news. Send feedback about this podcast to [email protected] sponsored by DCV-TVConnect with us on social mediaFacebookLinkedInTwitterOther linksAbout DC VELOCITYSubscribe to DC VELOCITYSign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with DC VELOCITYTop 10 Supply Chain Management Podcasts