Employers in the distribution and warehousing industry face a myriad of challenges similar to other businesses that play a role in moving materials and finished products between manufacturers and consumers. Yet, beyond traditional concerns such as worker safety and wage and hour mandates, third-party warehousing and logistics providers also confront complex decisions about the role of emerging technologies such as robotics and worker wearables, as well as best practices for utilizing data analytics to guide workflow, pricing and inventory optimization. 

Even in our increasingly cyber-world, as it has for centuries, the shipping industry plays a vital role in the global economy by facilitating the exchange of goods from around the world. As an inherently global business, shipping companies are also particularly susceptible to market conditions, such as oil prices and demand for imports, as well as international developments, such as the geopolitical climate and calls for environmental stewardship. At the same time, shipping companies face unique workplace law issues, including heightened safety mandates and the complexities of managing a dispersed workforce.