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Supply Chain Education
L.I.N.K. Educate | Panasonic Offers Hands-On Learning for Students
Panasonic process automation business head explains the company's special partnership with a local community college for a hands-on learning process.
Retention
It’s Time to Focus on Strengthening Our Workforce
Project Management Software
Digital Tools to Bring Workforce into the New Year
Trucking
Keeping Truck Drivers Happy
Warehousing
2022 State of the Supply Chain
Training/Onboarding
6 Skills for AI-Ready Supply Chain Professionals
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E-Commerce Solutions
The Direct-to-Consumer’s Impact on Supply Chains and Its Future
The L.I.N.K. podcast kicks of the new year with a deep look at the direct-to-consumer industry and its future. But first, the managing editor offers a refresher in the subject in today's column.
Automation
Partner Roundtable: Warehouse Automation
February 24, 2022
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From forecasting and inventory refill to visibility and end-to-end traceability, today’s warehouse solutions are designed to improve the way companies track and trace product. But, how else do these solutions optimize the warehouse?
Sustainability
What Will the Supply Chain Look Like in 2022?
This past year pushed the supply chain to its brink, which is heavily detailed in this December issue of SDCE. As managing editor of the magazine, I'm proud to see what we have overcome as an industry but I'm cautious on what the future holds.
Latest
Supply Chain Visibility
SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains Now On-Demand
Supply chain industry experts from Blue Yonder, Thomson Reuters, Softeon, Enable, Crisp, Coupa, Armada and more detailed what the future of supply chain looks like in a world laden with shortages, backlogs and supply chain disruptions.
Sourcing & Procurement
Nominations Close SUNDAY for Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2022 Pros to Know Award
This award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.
Supply Chain Education
L.I.N.K. Educate | Supply Chain Disruptions Transform Education
In this week’s episode a professor and department chair comes on to discuss how the current supply chain crisis changes how professors educate about the supply chain.
Professional Development
Many Metro Regions Already Reaching Pre-Pandemic Employment Levels
Dallas, Austin, Phoenix and Denver held the Top 4 spots in terms of reaching pre-pandemic employment levels in September and October.
Emerging Technologies
3 Smart Factory Trends for Manufacturers to Embrace
Companies who make the choice to invest in smart factories will enable workforces to function more effectively in their environments.
E-Commerce Solutions
Ryder Expands Network with Whiplash Acquisition
Ryder’s e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment solution is expected to be able to deliver to 100% of the U.S. within two days and 60% of the U.S. within one day following the acquisition.
Retention
How Retailers Can Address Labor-Related Supply Chain Gaps
When employees feel they have processes in place and technology to help them do their jobs more efficiently, that will contribute to feelings of ownership and success that lead to improved retention.
Transportation
Trends and Technology Driving Transportation in 2022
Technologies like an optimized TMS, route planning software, driver schedule planning systems, automated linehaul network planning software and more can help address these growing challenges within the transportation industry.
Risk/Compliance
Splunk Releases 2022 Foreseeable Trends
The combination of government and industry will be the biggest stronghold against cyber threats.
Procurement Software
Basware Launches Partner Center of Excellence
PCoE goals include an improved customer implementation experience, implementation partner skill optimization and a reduction in technical risks.
Retention
Why We Need to Close the Gender Gap
Female leadership resonates with teams and clients because diversity creates stronger collaboration, creativity and a more positive workplace environment.
Retention
L.I.N.K. Educate | Walmart Models How Big Corporations Can Appreciate All Employees
Managing editor Brielle Jaekel interviews divisional vice president for Walmart Supply Chain about the company’s employee appreciation program.
Last-Mile
Last-Mile Delivery On-Time Performances Benchmarked
As of Oct. 2021, the average OTP is at 78%, down five points from summer.
Software & Technology
Finance Leaders Share 2022 Budget and Technology Agenda
Financial executives are focused on reducing inefficiencies and supporting their workforces through training and technology adoption.
Warehousing
L.I.N.K. | Supply Chain Strikes, Labor Shortage Were Inevitable
Managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks Mischa Fisher, chief economist from Angi, about why strikes are happening now and what can be done for future resilience.
Retail
Fashion and Lifestyle Connoisseur, Elanders Group, acquires Bergen Logistics
The Elanders group acquired an 80% ownership interest in Bergen; founder Ron Roman maintains a 20% stake in the company and will be CEO of the company.
Mentorship Programs
Insights into Successful Supply Chain Leadership
There is no magic formula or prescriptive guide to becoming a successful supply chain leader. However, there are some characteristics common to all successful supply chain leaders.
Retention
L.I.N.K. Educate | 80pc of Americans Live Paycheck to Paycheck
Managing editor Brielle Jaekel speaks with Steve Barha, founder and chief operating officer at Instant Financial, about modern methods of paying employees as workers look for more flexibility in compensation.
Transportation
Women in Supply Chain: Today's Supply Chains Need Strong Problem Solvers
Denise Mager, VP, operations life sciences and healthcare for DHL Supply Chain, details why today's companies need team members who are agile, flexible and can pivot accordingly to "supply chain gymnastics."
Manufacturing
Manufacturers Seek Adaptability While Investing Elsewhere
Supplier price increases and supply chain disruptions loom largest in manufacturers’ minds, with the lingering worker shortages also perplexing manufacturers, who ranked “finding enough line associates to staff my shifts" as No. 1 concern.
Hiring
Slow Job Growth in CPG Sector Fails to Make Significant Gains
Although the CPG industry added 6,400 jobs in October, it did little to close the gap on the nearly 140,000 job openings.
Retention
Women in Supply Chain: Be On the Forefront of Strategy and Innovation
Cristin Livezey, VP, finance and supply chain, and Rebecca Haerter, director of supply chain at Full Compass Systems Ltd., detail the importance of being at the forefront of strategy and innovation in order to make a difference in the supply chain.
Retention
Women in Supply Chain: Identifying Strengths in Employees is Key to Success
Fiona Lowbridge, VP, client success, for ALOM, says companies should focus on their own strengths vs. weaknesses in order to be creative in closing the labor gap.
Retention
Getting the Most Out of Warehouse Labor
Actively incorporating operator input will help warehouses determine the best-fit set of tools and frameworks to maximize labor productivity and retention, while controlling costs.
Trucking
L.I.N.K. | Driver Shortage Pushes Need for Training
FleetForce president explains the need for training grows during the driver shortage on this week's podcast, explaining that 1 million drivers are needed.
AI/AR
Addressing the Industrial Skills Gap Through AR
Augmented reality is one way to work toward a fast solution by augmenting the existing workforce, bringing technology into the industrial environment and enabling self-solve resolution.
Emerging Technologies
Frontline Manufacturing Workers in Search of Digitally Enabled Workplaces
The survey revealed that some 81% of respondents still rely on paper-based processes to follow instructions and/or keep track of their work.
Warehousing
Women in Supply Chain: Existing Roles Require Creative Change to Bring in New Talent
Elaine Darr, VP, operations excellence, North America, DHL Supply Chain, says supply chain and operations roles have evolved. That's why flexibility is key to recruiting new talent.
Retention
L.I.N.K. Educate | Nurturing Employees with Knowledge
Pervinder Johar, CEO of Blume Global, comes on the podcast to talk launching a company-wide upskilling program.
Warehousing
Women in Supply Chain: Opportunities Abound in the Supply Chain
Alicemarie Geoffrion, VP, packaging operations, DHL Supply Chain, details how there's many different areas in the supply chain that job-seekers can take advantage of, and still have fun.
