Evolution within the supply chain and logistics world is undoubtedly driving change across the automotive logistics industry. While the current driver shortage has been very well documented, the reality is that the warehouse labor shortage is just as bad. Warehouse workers are looking for higher wages—even if it’s 55 cents more at the warehouse next door— leading to high turnover rates. The Amazon Effect has played a pivotal role in this, as Amazon promises higher wages come September/October, when they begin ramping up for the holiday season. At Ryder, we provide career path opportunities, along with training and higher starting labor wages to offset the shortage. It’s equally as important to innovate with new processes and technologies that create greater labor efficiencies, such as utilizing automated forklifts. Just-in-time (JIT) delivery continues to be essential in keeping inventory costs down, and it’s allowing the automotive world and manufacturers the flexibility to change what they build on a shorter time frame. In order for JIT delivery to really work, however, it’s critical to stay on the cusp of technology, as well as maintain a robust network and good supplier-compliance discipline. These elements ultimately enable the network efficiencies needed to sustain a high level of JIT delivery.