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The production of lift trucks appears to be growing steadily this year in a positive sign both for manufacturers of forklifts and for the U.S. economy as a whole.

Data gathered from members of the Industrial Truck Association (ITA) shows an estimated expected growth of 2 to 3 percent for 2013 over 2012 figures, with additional percent or more increase anticipated in 2014. In addition, 89 percent of members expect that in 2013, they will increase overall factory shipments of forklifts above 2012 levels.

Prioritizing your supply chain can be difficult work. Your laundry list of upcoming concerns, To-Dos, and key tasks can conflict irritatingly. What comes first? What comes last? How can you make the most effective decisions possible?

An ideal Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) allows for continuous improvement. In striving towards that ideal, it may be difficult for a VP or Director of distribution to work together with IT to improve the system, as IT may be overloaded or reluctant to make changes due to perceived risk.

8.6 percent of the USA’s workforce works in the supply chain-- and as those 11 million people grow the industry, experts predict an additional million employees will be needed by 2030.

As we know, the common inevitability in the workforce is that the baby boomers are aging, the number of workers aged 55 or older will increase by 43 percent between 2008 and 2018.

Smart companies can begin their search now for new, young talent ahead of when the majority of boomers retire.

In any industry, the occasional accident happens, and the shipping industry is no different. Merchandise can get damaged or stolen in transit, which it's why it's so important to be insured, and to know how to file claims if your shipment becomes unusable or unsalable.