Compromised Links in the Supply Chain
Exploring Labor Shortages and Entry Bottlenecks “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so the saying goes. When it comes to the current state of the global supply chain, weakness is everywhere.” Garth Friesen, Forbes As a global supply chain logistics provider, Watchpoint Logistics, Inc. has certainly kept a close eye on […]
Watchpoint’s Response to Supply Chain Disruptions
We have faced many unique challenges throughout the last two years, as individuals and as organizations. The current supply chain complication presents the latest challenge in a long series of unprecedented, pandemic-induced events. The COVID-19 disruption has affected global shipping supply chains primarily through manufacturing delays and an imbalance of equipment and labor. Watchpoint Logistics, […]
Being A Global Neighbor: Coming Together In Times of Crisis
Our hearts are with the civilians in Ukraine and the devastation they are presently facing. Although there are limitations to the ways we can help from overseas, our team at Watchpoint Logistics is honored to participate in our Wellness Coach Program’s “Walk for Peace” as both participants and as a co-sponsor. The “Walk for Peace […]
On Alert: Shanghai, US Ports, ILWU
Shanghai Alert As you may already know, Shanghai has been on lockdown for the past few weeks, and there are strong indications it will remain on lockdown until May 1st. The lockdown is strictly enforced. Residents are not allowed to leave their homes except for COVID testing. Many of the transportation and shipping offices are […]
Exclusive: Where the world’s top trouble spots in the supply chain are right now.
CNBC’s Senior Editor Lori Ann LaRocco introduces CNBC’s Supply Chain Heat Map: realtime data provides early warning on problem spots.
Supplying Humanitarian Aid to the Front Lines in Ukraine and to Refugees Worldwide.
Watchpoint’s Role in Supplying Humanitarian Aid to the Front Lines in Ukraine and to Refugees Worldwide Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February, more than 6 million people have fled the country, and over 1.7 million Ukrainians remain internally displaced. Sadly, the war shows no signs of slowing down, and with hard-hit cities on […]
Recession and Downturn in Freight, Transport and Logistics
Recession Due to the pandemic and the Ukraine war, the transportation industry has experienced its share of ups and downs in the past two years. The economy is in a tangled position with GDP down, consumer spending up in the first quarter and the stock market is in a volatile position. Throughout these turbulent times, […]
Fighting Stress & Finding Satisfaction
At Watchpoint Logistics, Inc., employee and customer satisfaction is our highest priority. While this certainly relates to business, Watchpoint cares about the well-being of its employees and customers on a much broader scale. As the COVID-19 pandemic spiraled the entire globe into shared crisis, businesses and individuals face many unique and unprecedented challenges. It’s not […]
Watchpoint Beach Cleanup
On Saturday, September 18th, a well-spirited group of Watchpoint Logistics, Inc. employees and guests headed out on a crisp cloudy morning to Rockaway Beach (Pacifica, CA) for the Annual Pacific Beach Clean Up Day. While we worked, we were surrounded by breathtaking views and a wide array of birds and red-tailed hawks signature to the […]
5-Star Service: Advice from 3 Experts
Watchpoint Logistics, Inc. delivers high value goods with the utmost care and efficiency. Our core product is service. As a third-party logistics provider (3PL), we deliver two layers of service- to our customers and to our customers” customers. Watchpoint Logistics, Inc. strives to provide five-star service experience, each and every time. When it comes to […]