How would you feel looking up into the sky and seeing your recent sneaker order descending into your backyard? Cool, or uncanny?

The challenges that Canadian supply chain managers face are mounting. And while overseeing the import and transportation of goods has never been more demanding, remaining efficient while reducing operational costs is still every logistics manager’s goal - no matter which industry they serve.

Those working in the logistics industry aren’t strangers to challenge. With emerging technologies, the rise of e-commerce, employee wage increases, globalization, and other external factors that are impacting day to day workflow, the logistics field is in need of top-notch talent that is motivated to take initiative, to learn, and to succeed.

Driver shortages, government regulations, and increased fuel prices have pushed for innovation in greener supply chain practices. And as an industry leader in the Canadian marketplace since the 1950’s, the McKenna team continues to stay up to date on these changes, while also finding new ways to service our clients in the best and most cost-efficient ways possible.

The odds are that you’ve heard about changes to the minimum hourly wage for Ontario employees: As of January 1st, 2018, legislation was passed to increase the minimum wage from $11.60 to $14, and then to $15 by January 1st, 2019. After 2019, the wage is to rise annually with inflation.

It’s a no-brainer for large and busy companies to partner with logistics and fulfillment solutions centres to store and ship their goods by truck, air, rail, or water. However, deciding whether or not to process your own orders is a much more difficult decision for small business owners with limited cash.