What are the most frustrating aspects of working in logistics? I'd say dealing with drivers is in my top 3 stressors.

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Customers expectations, driver shortages, rising fuel costs

Everyone believes prices can be reduced quickly and that a ten-year partnership with a logistics supplier should end because they delivered a shipment or two badly.

Freight budgets created by individuals who are unaware of the logistical requirements of the organization or the appropriate pricing environment to meet those requirements. It makes me want to pull my hair out.

For me, it's uilding relationships with procurement, contracts, compliance, and customer service management to ensure all demands are fulfilled and balanced

I enjoy working with carriers and the staff that they employ, but it can be difficult to get the proper person or account manager who truly resolves your problems promptly and effectively.

Developing a logistics strategy that uses brokers, direct relationships with carriers, or a combination of the two is extremely frustrating to me. Relationship development, scenario planning, and a lot of planning.

Mine would be dealing with shop managers. Most of them are so entitled. They feel like they know everything.

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