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Those of us who live in the supply chain every day know it is a complicated business. As the name “supply chain” suggests, it is a series of actions and handoffs, each intrinsically linked and dependent upon the […]
You know Supply Chain has hit mainstream when memes start to pop up. We are sharing a few that crossed our desk in the past couple of weeks. It’s either laugh or cry, right?
MANDATES & REGULATIONS Truck drivers, by nature, are an independent breed. They appreciate the open road and their independence. That is why the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate is causing concern in the trucking industry. The American Trucking Associations […]
ZOMBIE TAKEOVER The Zombie Crawl returned to Reno last week. Good Times!
It is possible the current logistics environment has driven us to drink. But, we are not alone…apparently, it has been going on a long time. This massive winery dates back 1500 years ago to the Byzantine Empire.
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Hope is on the horizon for the Port of Oakland and its users. After months of being by-passed in favor of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, services are slowly being restored to Oakland. MSC is […]
California and Nevada received some much needed rain in late October. A total 2.92 inches of rain fell October 23-24 at the Reno airport. The third highest two-day total recorded since record-keeping began in 1893. And 5.44 inches […]
The current state of the logistics industry is best described as chaotic. While the video above is rather tongue-in-cheek, it highlights the desperation felt by many in the industry. The Port of Oakland continues to be by-passed. Meanwhile, […]
The Tahoe Wildlife Care Center has rescued, rehabilitated and released more than 17,000 wild animals since its inception in 1978. They bring in wildlife affected by fire, drought, injury, and abandonment. The bear cub pictured above was rescued […]
FUN TIMES Nevada is ranked the third most fun state in the union. It comes in behind California and Florida, who may have an edge as they are each home to a Disney park. Reno’s third place ranking […]
TAKING THE WHEEL Trucking has been facing a driver shortage for more than a decade. The pandemic only increased the need for truck transportation and exacerbated the shortage. Women to the rescue! More women are entering the trucking […]
This small boat in the Puget Sound of Washington became a rest spot for two huge sea lions. Holy Toledo! That is one sturdy little watercraft to hold up under that weight.
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After months of ocean carriers by-passing the Port of Oakland, the backlog of ships is nonexistent. The previous labor shortages are dissipating. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has brought on 1,000 new casual members and has […]
The first emoticon 🙂 was invented nearly 40 years ago by Scott Fahlman. Professor Fahlman was a computer scientist and professor emeritus at Carnegie Mellon University. He inserted 🙂 in on-line communications to denote jokes or sarcasm. It […]
THE WORLD STOPPED BUT WE KEPT ROLLING The past year and a half has been a wake up call highlighting the important role truck drivers have in our society. These men and women deserve our gratitude and respect. […]
Do you know how almonds are harvested? The trees are shaken, and the nuts fall to the ground. They stay there for about week letting the California sunshine naturally dry the hull. They are then scooped off the […]