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Procurement Software
Only 14% of Procurement Leaders Have Adequate Talent to Meet Future Objectives
Only 14% of procurement leaders express confidence in their talent’s ability to meet the future needs of the function, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc.
Manufacturing
Cost Pressures Weigh Heavily on U.S. Manufacturers
Warehousing
Women in Supply Chain: Winners' Accomplishments Exhibit Progress Among Female Leaders in Logistics
Training/Onboarding
Alexis Asks: What Veterans Bring to the Table as Supply Chain Professionals
Hiring
Hiring New Talent Remains Biggest Challenge for U.S. Manufacturers
Manufacturing
CEO Confidence Shows Gradual Improvement: Study
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Warehousing
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain
December 5, 2023
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Register now to learn more about what's in store for 2024 and beyond. Topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Supply Chain Visibility, AI, Cold Chain, Electrification and more.
Warehousing
#BetterTogether. Women in Supply Chain Forum Promotes Collaboration in Logistics
The Women in Supply Chain Forum is the industry’s premier networking and educational forum tailored to men and women in executive-level positions to expand their professional network through thought-provoking discussion panels.
Sourcing & Procurement
Nominations Open for 2024 Pros to Know Award
NEW THIS YEAR, this award recognizes Top 100 influential individuals in four distinct categories, whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.
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Warehousing
#BetterTogether. Women in Supply Chain Forum Promotes Collaboration in Logistics
The Women in Supply Chain Forum is the industry’s premier networking and educational forum tailored to men and women in executive-level positions to expand their professional network through thought-provoking discussion panels.
Risk/Compliance
Managing Supply Chain Partner Relations in the Digital Age
Businesses with well-maintained partner relationships can also find themselves in a more resilient position to adapt to market fluctuations.
Risk/Compliance
Navigating Global Logistics and Supply Chain to Overcome Obstacles
Here's a look at how professionals can become experts in their field, adeptly overcoming obstacles, demonstrating resilience during times of crisis and effectively preparing for regulatory issues and economic downturns.
Training/Onboarding
AI Platform Manages Deskless Workplace Operations
SafetyCulture unveiled a new supercharged version of the SafetyCulture workplace operations platform.
Sourcing & Procurement
Nominations Open for 2024 Pros to Know Award
NEW THIS YEAR, this award recognizes Top 100 influential individuals in four distinct categories, whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.
Training/Onboarding
Young Supply Chain Professionals Express High Job Satisfaction
Nearly 96% of young professionals expressed excitement about their supply chain careers, according to a study presented by Penske Logistics, Korn Ferry and CSCMP.
Retention
DEI Policies on the Rise in Transportation: Study
Companies in commercial freight transportation are increasingly formalizing diversity and inclusion policies, according to the 2023 WIT Index, developed by the Women In Trucking Association.
Training/Onboarding
Next Generation In Trucking’s New Curriculum Supports High School CDL Programs
The Curriculum Companion provides five parts of online modules aligned with ELDT standards, along with easy-to-use classroom activities, videos, handouts, and assessments for educators.
Manufacturing
Alexis Asks: How Education Inspires a New Generation in Manufacturing
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. A fresh take on education and a highlight on manufacturing on the economy is making a way for a new generation of manufacturers.
Training/Onboarding
Why Supply Chain Leaders Hold the Key to a Better Standard for Company Culture
By prioritizing transparency, honesty, ethical behavior and holding themselves and their teams accountable, supply chain leaders can build trust and respect.
Training/Onboarding
Raymond’s Virtual Manufacturing Day Event to Celebrate Manufacturing Industry
This online program will help teachers and students learn more about future careers in modern manufacturing.
Training/Onboarding
Number of Female Fleet Equipment Technicians Shows Substantial Increase
The percentage of female equipment technicians in corporations with for-hire or private fleets in the commercial freight transportation industry has shown a substantial increase, according to new research from Women in Trucking Association (WIT).
Transportation
Q&A: The Transformative World of Workforce Development
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant sits down with Kacy Swanson, VP of Employee Services at Trailer Bridge, to discuss how Trailer Bridge uses workforce development to invest in their people and grow the future of logistics.
AI/AR
Generative AI Will Drive Reductions in SG&A Cost and Staffing
The analysis considered the elimination of structured work through hyper-automation; the ability to enable unstructured work by adopting digital assistants; and enhancing interactive work through personalization at scale.
Professional Development
Women in Supply Chain: What They're Doing Matters to the Future of Supply Chains
This year's award took in over 400 submissions, the highest amount of applications for this award. This is because what these winners are doing matters to the future of supply chains.
Women in Supply Chain
This Year's Overall Women in Supply Chain Winners Exhibit Innovation, Passion and Grace
Meet the two overall winners of this year's Women in Supply Chain award, presented by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
Manufacturing
Advancing Manufacturing Education: It’s More Important Now Than Ever
If we bring baseline training and education opportunities to younger workers, they can take that knowledge and spin it into something that will continue to drive the industry forward, keeping processes fresh and challenging the status quo.
Emerging Technologies
Finding Lasting Talent in an Evolving Consumer Market
Understanding the supply chain's impact on the consumer landscape is vital, as it plays a key role in data analytics and efficient product delivery.
Mentorship Programs
She-cession No More: Empowering Women in Cannabis Manufacturing and Supply Chain
As women return to the workforce after the COVID-19 pandemic, we have a rare opportunity to evaluate our workspaces and ensure they are accessible to people of all genders.
Hiring
Manufacturing Industry Struggles to Fill Labor Gaps Despite Positive Outlook in Production Capacity
Healthy growth in demand for manufactured goods and services, as well as year-over-year increases in production capacity, revenue and shift work, highlight a positive outlook for the U.S. manufacturing sector in the second half of 2023.
Training/Onboarding
Percentage of Female Safety Professionals in Freight Transportation Increases
The percentage of female safety professionals in corporations with for-hire or private fleets in the commercial freight transportation industry continues to increase.
Hiring
Empowering Female Cybersecurity Talent in the Supply Chain
If supply chain leaders want to be pioneers in the way they perform against threats, they need a gender-diverse workforce.
Mentorship Programs
B2B Platform Connects Industry Leaders to Address Diversity and Inclusion
The B2T platform was created as a global and inclusive online platform where industry leaders, diverse businesses, non-profits, educators, mentors, talent, and communities connect and collaborate.
Automation
Why Supply Chains Need Symbiotic Relationship Between Technology and Warehouse Workers
Based on learnings from deploying supply chain technology at scale, the industry should ensure that in-warehouse technology supports its labor force in four key areas - training, job performance, safety, and advancement.
Training/Onboarding
Percentage of Female HR Professionals in Transportation Remains High: Study
An average 74.6% of human resources and talent management roles in transportation companies are held by women, according to new data from the Women In Trucking Association (WIT).
Sourcing & Procurement
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Opens Registration
Registration is open for SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain, the premier virtual event aimed at educating logistics professionals on critical issues impacting the supply chain industry.
Emerging Technologies
What Supply Chain Experts Think About the State of the Industry
The bottom line: For better or worse, change is ever present. And with that said, the best supply chains – and leaders – are nothing if not always adaptable.
Warehousing
Women in Supply Chain Forum: Early Bird Pricing Ends July 31
This premier networking event, which will take place Nov. 14-15 at the Hotel Colee in Atlanta, is tailored to men and women to expand their professional network and enhance discussion around DEI, networking, mentorship and more.
Trucking
UPS, Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement in Labor Negotiations
Highlights of the tentative agreement entail historic wage increases, safety and health protections, certain holidays off, perks for part-time drivers, creation of 7,500 new full-time jobs at UPS and the fulfillment of 22,500 open positions and more.
Training/Onboarding
Average of 31.6% C-Suite Executives are Women: Study
The index found that an average of 36.9% of company leaders, defined as professionals with supervisory responsibilities, are women.