Our guest on this week's episode is Paul Brashier, vice president of drayage and intermodal for ITS Logistics. Longshoremen still don’t have a contract agreement with West Coast ports – and last week they staged a temporary work stoppage. Is this a sign of more to come, and should shippers trust their goods moving through these ports? Our guest explains the current situation and what shippers can do to minimize their risks.

Supply chain problems continue to plague the chemical industry. More than 90% of chemical industry leaders say supply chain and freight transportation disruptions are affecting their U.S. manufacturing business, a new ACC report shows. We look at what is causing the problems and what can be done to resolve them.

Online fraud continues to be a problem for e-commerce retailers. This week Amazon released its Brand Protection Report about how it is addressing the sale of fraudulent products sold on its marketplace. We report on some of the products most susceptible to counterfeiting.

DC Velocity's sister publication CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly offers a podcast series called Supply Chain in the Fast Lane. It is co-produced with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. The third season of eight episodes has fully launched and focuses on attracting and retaining labor in our supply chains. Go to your favorite podcast platform to subscribe.

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Guest: Paul Brashier of ITS Logistics on West Coast ports labor strife; The chemical industry is still plagued by supply chain issues; Amazon fights fraudulent products