Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Training/Onboarding

Flexible Schedules Key to Job Satisfaction for Frontline Workers: Study

Flexibility is key to retention, with 77% of workers placing flexible schedules at the top of their list of priorities, according to the annual Flexible Workforce Report produced by WorkWhile.

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UPS Capital Examines How Merchants Are Handling Consumers’ Speed Demands

The 2024 Need for Speed report, commissioned by UPS Capital, explores strategies for navigating this challenge, drawing insights from 500 e-commerce merchants and 1,000 U.S. consumers.

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Emerging Technologies

Digital Transformation Brings Industry 4.0 Within Reach: Study

Parsec Automation Corp.

Close to 76% of manufacturers across North America and Europe have at least started implementing digital strategies and just over one-quarter (26%) say they have completed their digital transformation initiatives.

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Cleo Finds Only a Fraction of Supply Chain Jobs Seek AI Knowledge

Cleo announces findings from its second Supply Chain Jobs Report, that highlights a significant discrepancy between business goals and the software and technology needed to accomplish them.

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Carbon Footprint

Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Experiences Slow Growth

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

To reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2050, IATA analysis shows that between 3,000-6,500 new renewable fuel plants will be needed.

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How Technology, Social Media and Influencers Are Attracting Gen-Z to Logistics

Fleet Advantage, LLC

By embracing these trends and investing in the development of their workforce, companies in these sectors can secure their place and once again compete as leaders of the industry.

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Software Solutions

Top Software & Tech Award: Supply Chain Visibility Solutions Reign as Industry Problem Solvers

Automation, sustainability, smart technology, supply chain optimization and risk management were the major themes of this year’s Top Software & Tech award. Let's meet the winners.

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Offer Less, Sell More: How Retailers Can Beat Shopping Fatigue

Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)

By reducing complexity and focusing on what truly matters, retailers can enhance both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, making the most of the holiday season and beyond.

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Training/Onboarding

SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Resumes Dec. 10

SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain kicks resumes Dec. 10. Experts from Autoscheduler.ai and Quinyx will talk about improving company culture, intelligent labor automation and attracting and retaining talent in the supply chain.

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Unemployment in U.S. Transportation Sector Rises Above Pre-Pandemic Level

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Unemployment in the transportation sector reached its highest level during the COVID-19 pandemic (15.7%) in May 2020 and July 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Risk/Compliance

Another Day, Another Disruption: How AI Can Help

Continued advancements in AI and new use cases throughout the supply chain show huge promise, particularly against the backdrop of uncertainty that continues to pervade the global economy.

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Reverse Logistics

54% of Retailers are Looking for Ways to Increase the Financial Recovery from Returns: Report

As retailers prepare for a bustling holiday returns season, Optoro, Inc. announces the results of its new “2024 Returns Unwrapped” report. This year, the company predicts $160B in holiday returns.

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