With Peak Shipping Season in full swing, it is easy to be exposed to the bustle and bustle of the hustle and bustle of the most crowded year for many logistical services specialists. This year, there are additional concerns, as economic and geopolitical issues greatly outperform supply chains – while the demand for consumers is still strong and requests need to ship quickly and efficiently.
It is sufficient to give the most professional logistics headache.
An example of this: In a recent survey, executive officials in the supply chain said that their purchasing teams are under pressure higher than usual in 2025, when many said they suffer from the most intense period in the past three years. The tariffs of definitions, inflation, suppliers fluctuating, lack of employment and information technology challenges are among the main perpetrators.
At such times, it is important to find calm in chaos. I am not talking about “self -care” or taking leave. I am talking about appreciating the good things that occur in supply chains every day and realize that although this is an industry fraught with challenges, it is also ridiculous that takes the idea of ”return the favor” seriously. There are countless opportunities in industry to help those in need – aside in the supply chain profession.
This was recently reminded when non -profit flower wreaths throughout America (WAA) presented their annual attractiveness to volunteer truck drivers. WAA is preparing for the elders of flowers throughout America in December, when about 3 million volunteers and supporters of the flowers of flowers in honor of the old warriors in the locations all over the country meet, at the sea, and outside. Truck drivers play a decisive role in this event as members of the Honor’s Fleet – a group that provides a lot of flowers from the headquarters of the non -profit organization in Colombia, waterfalls, Maine, to the graves in all fifty states, including the Arlington National Cemetery, where the Asnu WAA handed over the first load of conflict in more than 30 years.
It is expected that approximately 400 and 800 professional drivers are expected to help the mission this year, according to a group spokesman. The non -profit organization announced the availability of open corridors in mid -September with an invitation to the volunteers. The corridors will be available throughout this month and November as well. Transport and driver companies can volunteer and learn more by visiting learn.wreatsacrossameric.org/2025- Open-lanes- available. You don’t have to be a driver to participate; Anyone can care for a wreath or volunteer to help at a wreath party in his community. Learn more about those opportunities in Wreathsacrossameric.org.
Walks throughout America are held December 13.
There is another bright point in the supply chain, the American Logistical Aid Network (ALAN), which celebrates the twentieth anniversary of its foundation this year. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina – which destroyed the Gulf Coast in the summer of 2005 – was formed the combination of logistical community to support humanitarian organizations when disasters reach. The group helps coordinate donations for transportation, warehouse space, equipment and experiences to ensure the arrival of decisive supplies and support when and the place of need, quickly and efficiently. From hurricanes to forest fires and everything between them, Alan helped hundreds of organizations to provide disaster relief to those in need throughout the country and around the world. To learn more and share, please visit www.alanaid.org.
WAA and Alan are only two examples of the many ways that support the needy logistics industry in the global, national and local levels. Through scholarships, employment programs for old warriors, environmental sustainability efforts, and a set of charitable works for almost every issue under the sun, logistical services companies are at the forefront of giving. Just check the monthly logistics that give it a column to prove it.
When you think about it, this is completely logical for an industry, in essence, related to the connection of people with the things they need. Every day, logistical services companies work to keep the artificial moan, while ensuring that the products are delivered when and the place they need. At this time of the year, when this work is in high levels and tension, it helps to remember the non -profit side of the equation. And if you can, I offer his hand.
