Guest: Steve Denton of Ware2Go on rising freight costs; The LMI index shows strong logistics sector growth; The continuing effects of Hurricane Ida

In this episode, our guest is Steve Denton, CEO of Ware2Go, a UPS company. All businesses have been affected by Covid-19 during the past year and a half, but merchants and retailers have experienced more ups and downs than many. One of the more challenging problems is the rising cost of transportation for their goods. With peak season approaching,  how will merchants be able to deliver products in a timely manner while meeting other demands and challenging  consumer expectations?The latest Logistics Managers Index has been released. This monthly report gauges logistics activity and shows continued expansion in the sector. Is this a trend that will continue into next year?Hurricane Ida caused widespread damage across much of the United States. While recovery efforts are ongoing, there are still logistics delays that are having ripple effects throughout the country. What is being done to help alleviate the stresses?Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:Ware2GoLMI: tight capacity and high prices drive expansionHurricane Ida could continue to slow supply chain operations for weeksSupply 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