Gail Short

Gail is a journalist and copywriter based in Birmingham, Alabama. She writes about business, health, and lifestyles. She has published articles in American City & County, American Profile, Spry Living, Outreach Magazine, Southern Automotive Alliance, Good Grit, BeautyLink, GACS Today, Business Alabama Magazine and the University of Alabama at Birmingham Magazine, to name a few. Check out her latest work at www.gailshortwrites.com.

Articles by Gail Short

• 6 high-paying logistics and supply chain jobs to watch

  According to Digital Commerce 360, Americans spent more than $861 billion with online retailers in 2020,…

  Wednesday, February 10, 2021

• The tricks online retailers use to promote impulse shopping

  For online retailers, the goal is not only to get customers to buy. It is getting them to buy more. Even…

  Thursday, December 17, 2020

• The smart strategy that’s helping women become CEOs

  Recently, Fortune Magazine reported that women made the biggest gain ever in capturing CEO positions…

  Monday, November 23, 2020

• Why micro-fulfillment centers are the future of online grocery shopping

  As many Americans seek to avoid crowded stores to protect themselves from COVID-19, more and more of…

  Thursday, November 05, 2020

• Algorithm could help keep consumers safe from illegal online pharmacies

  The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) reported this year that it identified dozens of…

  Tuesday, October 20, 2020

• One simple trick to boost workplace knowledge sharing

  Many experts say having a workplace culture of knowledge sharing raises productivity and creates a more…

  Wednesday, September 30, 2020

• Retailer survival: 4 actions to take ASAP

  The coronavirus pandemic forced governments around the United States and abroad to temporarily close…

  Friday, September 11, 2020

• Study: Researchers search for better ways to nix inventory errors

  You log onto your favorite retailer's app to look for that must-have pair of sneakers you want to buy.…

  Thursday, August 27, 2020

• 7 smart tips for nailing a virtual pitch

  The coronavirus pandemic and the need for social distancing have forced millions of Americans to work…

  Thursday, August 06, 2020

• 3 ways to make your supply chain more resilient

  The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the strength of supply chains around the world this year. In the United…

  Wednesday, July 15, 2020

• Warehouse technologies: 3 trends to watch

  These days, many warehouses and distribution centers are under the gun to boost efficiency and productivity…

  Thursday, June 25, 2020

• Federal agency sets final rule on truckers’ hours of service

  Drivers of large, heavy trucks must regularly meet tight deadlines set by shippers and receivers to deliver…

  Thursday, June 04, 2020

• The ABCs of cargo insurance

  As COVID-19 swept through Wuhan earlier this year, China fought to contain the spread of the virus by…

  Tuesday, May 19, 2020

• Pandemic sheds light on weak links in inventory strategies

  In the weeks after COVID-19 began sweeping across the United States, the pandemic succeeded in revealing…

  Tuesday, May 05, 2020

• As COVID-19 cases swell, the trucking industry struggles to keep drivers safe

  While many Americans are sheltering in their homes to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, long-haul…

  Monday, April 13, 2020

• How blockchain works in the food industry

  While blockchain technology is usually associated with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, today some…

  Monday, March 23, 2020

• How the e-commerce boom is transforming warehouses

  As e-commerce retail sales continue to grow, the need for warehouses and fulfillment centers that meet…

  Tuesday, February 25, 2020