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It’s no surprise to most that Canada is the United States’ top trading partner, with almost $1.7 billion in goods crossing the border […]

When the President hosted a White House ceremony in June to mark the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, included among the invited […]

Remember the children’s game Jenga?  Players would place wooden blocks atop each other in a criss-cross pattern until inevitably, the tower would come […]

New rule changes took effect on July 1 that directly impact truckers and trucking companies.  But the effect of the rule changes are […]

Given the average “shelf life” of an article of clothing in some fashion retail chains is about six weeks before discounting begins, it’s […]

A quick look at logistics-related employment openings on Monster.com reveals job titles including “demand planning manager,” “global supply chain manager,” and “reverse logistics manager.”  Each […]

A recent analysis by Logistics Management reported widespread expectations for a LTL rate increase this year in the range of two to four percent.  The […]

Despite signs that Canadian consumers may be losing patience with Canadian retailers’ slow progress at introducing online shopping venues, more than a few […]

A not so well kept secret – less than one percent of U.S. businesses engage in some type of export activity.  This is […]

“Hell hath no fury like a consumer with a late delivery,” could be the new mantra for today’s businesses.  After all, expectations for […]

A study of U.S./Canada border crossing delays found the average wait was 29 minutes.  But for participants in the U.S./Canada “Free and Secure […]

Speculating about why consumer goods cost more when purchased in Canada has become something of a national pastime for some Canadians.  For the […]

Growing frustration about the increasingly complex U.S./Canada border clearance process has been well documented.  But some affected businesses seem to be turning the […]

U.S. businesses continue to enter the Canadian market at a brisk pace, with apparel retailers Express Inc., Ann Taylor, and Tory Burch opening stores in recent […]

According to data from the U.S. Commerce Department, less than one percent of U.S. companies’ export – and of those that do, 58 percent […]

As anyone who regularly brings commercial goods into the U.S. knows, U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP) has been involved in a years-long undertaking […]

A study by the departments of economics at Ontario’s University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University found that border delays cost the U.S. and Canadian […]

Here’s a startling statistic:  According to the International Trade Administration (ITA), of the more than 30 million small businesses in the United States, less than one […]

Retailers that tailor their holiday logistics plan based upon the traditional “Black Friday” start to the shopping season may be in for a […]

When upscale department store chain Nordstrom Inc. announced in September that it would open four locations in Canada beginning in the fall of 2014, it […]

While there are no predictions Canadian importers are ready to move away from China as a leading provider of manufactured goods, favorable business […]

There is no disputing that today’s supply chains are data driven, faster and leaner than before, some industry experts are starting to question […]

Earlier this year, Canada’s Environment Minister Peter Kent announced new regulations to cut greenhouse gas emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles.  The new regulations, according […]

Talks between Canada and the European Union aimed at reaching a free trade agreement have reached a critical phase, with final sign-offs expected in […]

A growing sense of angst among Canadian consumers has resulted from an inexplicable rise in consumer goods prices, as compared with U.S. prices.  […]

When President Barack Obama announced a “National Clean Fleets Partnership,” he challenged the nation’s businesses to find ways to help reduce the nation’s […]

Just the phrase sounds very corporate-speakish, and readers will be excused if their eyes start to glaze over contemplating a post on this […]

At one point last winter, Florida was the only one of the 50 states that did not have snow on the ground.  The. Only. One.  […]

While Canadian consumers may have been slow to embrace the Internet and online shopping, the trend has caught on with a vengeance, and […]

With the spotlight pointed directly at the predicted capacity shortage, businesses are looking to ensure that their shipments will not be left behind.  […]

Late last year the Canadian government reported that Internet sales in that country passed C$15.1 billion during 2009, an 18 percent increase from the C$12.8 billion that […]

It’s no secret that the recession had a serious impact on capacity – with the Internal Revenue Service reporting that as many as 3,000 carriers […]

Mexican and Canadian visitors to the United States are going to find that the price of admission has just gotten a bit steeper, […]

The U.S. dollar held strong competitive advantage over its Canadian counterpart for more than 30 years – with that it became standard among Canadian consumers […]

A recent survey of  supply chain and logistics professionals found that 89 percent of respondents believe that the supply chain function has become more important […]

In its simplest form, demand management refers to the process whereby businesses utilize various indicators to forecast customer demand, and align its supply […]

Results from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s (AASA’s) quarterly “Supplier Barometer,” indicate strong concern among suppliers about higher manufacturing and fuel costs.   According to Steve […]

Every year, the World Bank releases an “Ease of Doing Business” analysis, which ranks 183 different countries based on certain economic indicators.  In its most […]

Businesses that regularly import goods into the U.S. face the possibility each year of being selected for a Customs and Border Patrol “Focused Assessment.” What is […]

According to the bellwether Institute for Supply Management, April marked the 23rd consecutive month of overall growth for the U.S. economy.  In addition, the ISM […]