A holiday glut of packages prompts a shipping crisis for small businesses
2020 was a busy year for online shopping — so busy that the U.S. delivery infrastructure has been overwhelmed.
2020 was a busy year for online shopping — so busy that the U.S. delivery infrastructure has been overwhelmed.
In this story published Dec. 24, 2020, on Marketplace:
The logistics systems are overtaxed. And if you’re a small guy, you don’t necessarily get priority.
– Dale Rogers, professor of logistics and supply chain management
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