Politicians use words to structure the expectations people have about them and their policies. They employ words strategically to raise awareness, promote public understanding, and advance shared objectives. 

Late night Friday, November 5th, the House finally passed the so-called bi-partisan infrastructure bill.  The final tally, 228-to-206, showed however that the bill could hardly be labeled bi-partisan.  

iLevel Logistics presents intriguing data that offers a snapshot of notable industry changes and events during the weeks of October 25th through November 6th.

In a recent Fox News poll, 73% of voters rated the economy negatively – the highest percentage since May 2020. Supply chain concerns and inflation worries fuel the negativity.  Seventy-one percent of survey respondents said they recently observed products out of stock and 55% noticed slower delivery times. Almost 40% reported stocking up on food and staples.  

Facing significant inflation, a surge in consumer spending, and the prospect that supply chain bottlenecks will disrupt the holiday season, President Biden announced a deal last week to expand operations at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach – where 40% of U.S. bound shipping containers arrive.  

iLevel Logistics presents intriguing data that offers a snapshot of notable industry changes and events during the weeks of October 10th through October 24th.

The latest government data shows the number of people quitting their jobs surged to a new record in August.   Nearly 4.3 million people quit – that’s 2.9% of the workforce.  The previous record was in April at 2.8%, almost 4 million people. 

iLevel Logistics presents intriguing data that offers a snapshot of notable industry changes and events during the weeks of September 26th through October 9th.

The recent momentum is driven by the Biden administration’s ambition for a clean energy future.  The president’s signature infrastructure bill would inject millions into the electric vehicle market, including $7.5 billion for installment of charging stations across the nation.  

iLevel Logistics presents intriguing data that offers a snapshot of notable industry changes and events during the weeks of September 18th through the 25th.

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There is an unprecedented wave of grassroots entrepreneurship coincided with mass resignations. In 2020, 4.35 million people applied to start new businesses – by far, the best year on record.

From May 2020 to May 2021, the price of lumber increased a staggering 400%.  Thereafter, lumber prices plunged and are now below 2018 levels.  The wild ride for lumber illustrates the importance of supply chains and the lingering concerns about inflation.  

iLevel Logistics presents intriguing data that offers a snapshot of notable industry changes and events during the weeks of August 22nd through the 28th.

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iLevel Logistics presents intriguing data that offers a snapshot of notable industry changes and events during the week of July 24th through July 31st.

iLevel Logistics presents intriguing data that offers a snapshot of notable industry changes and events during the week of July 17th through July 24th.

iLevel Logistics presents intriguing data that offers a snapshot of notable industry changes and events during the week of June 27th through July 3rd.