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Warehousing
The Supply Chain Sees New Board, Top Exec Appointments
Companies in the supply chain are reinforcing their boards and top executive teams with new hires.
Pros to Know
Pros to Know: Creating a Holistic Supply Chain Planning Space with Nari Viswanathan, E2open
Retention
How a Background in Supply Chain Can Set You on the Path to CEO
Pros to Know
Pros to Know: Understanding the Benefits of the Supply Chain with Matt Tichon, LLamasoft, A Coupa Company
Software & Technology
L.I.N.K. Live Turns One!
Warehousing
L.I.N.K. Live Turns One!
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Pros to Know
Pros to Know: Creating a Holistic Supply Chain Planning Space with Nari Viswanathan, E2open
Assistant editor Mackenna Moralez sits down with Nari Viswanathan, senior director of product marketing, E2open, on how he is creating a holistic supply chain planning space for his clients.
Last-Mile
Unboxing the Last Mile: SDCE Editors Unpack Meal Kits
Associate editor Brielle and assistant editor Mackenna try out different meal kits and dive into the packaging and delivery process in the latest episode of Unboxing the Last Mile.
Pros to Know
Pros to Know: Understanding the Benefits of the Supply Chain with Matt Tichon, LLamasoft, A Coupa Company
Assistant editor Mackenna Moralez talks with Matt Tichon, LLamasoft, A Coupa Company, about how he helps clients understands the benefits of the supply chain and the important decisions surrounding it.
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Professional Development
SCN Summit | Workforce Development
June 7, 2021
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Hear from industry experts on best practices in hiring and training newcomers to the industry as well as upskilling veterans in the supply chain space.
Software & Technology
SCN Summit | Executive Outlook on Supply Chain Trends
June 7, 2021
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Industry experts provide an executive outlook into the state of logistics and supply chains, including discussions on automation, transportation, warehousing and emerging technologies.
Training
3 Ways Workforce Tech Can Facilitate Deskless Success
The future of workforce tech will usher in a new era of growth and opportunity for the deskless.
Pros to Know
Pros to Know: Creating a Safe Company Culture with Ed Bowersox
Mackenna Moralez talks with Ed Bowersox on how creating a comfortable company culture is crucial to businesses everywhere and how his collaborative, inclusive leadership style unites talent to integrate solutions and activate customer value.
Professional Development
L.I.N.K. Educate -- COVID Changes Supply Chain Job Market
Associate Editor Brielle Jaekel talks with two educators about the job market in the supply chain.
Professional Development
The Role of Customer Service in Improving Supply Chain Management
By enhancing logistics and supply chain operations with proper customer service, companies can meet and even exceed customer expectations.
Training
Automation Will Improve Work, but Only if Upskilling Starts Now
Automation is only part of the transformation — technology alone is not the end all, be all. Your business still needs skilled human leaders and employees to drive innovation and growth.
Professional Development
Register for Supply Chain Professor Roundtable Discussion
Supply chain professors will provide insight as to what companies should be doing in terms of hiring, training and upskilling supply chain professionals.
Webinars
SCN Summit | Workforce Development: Supply Chain Professor Roundup
April 27, 2021
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Marina Mayer sits down with select Supply Chain Professors to provide insight as to what companies should be doing in terms of hiring, training, re-training and upskilling supply chain professionals.
Professional Development
Survey Finds Over Half of Supply Chain Organizations Have Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives in Place
Nearly 59% of surveyed supply chain organizations reported having some form of objective to improve any dimension of DEI, and 23% of those organizations have formal target or goals included in management scorecards.
Professional Development
Study: Job Seekers Exclude Employers Who Don’t Enforce Diversity and Inclusion
The report also finds an increased desire among U.S. workers for flexible work options.
Retention
Survey Shows Gradual Supply Chain Recruitment Recovery
Nearly 51.6% of respondents anticipate that their teams will hire moderately and for replacement roles in 2021.
Sourcing & Procurement
64% of Small Manufacturers Anticipate Growth as Business Confidence Rebounds to Pre-COVID-19 Levels
Suppliers and small manufacturers showed a significant rebound in business confidence for manufacturers, with 56% reporting a mild to strong increase in business, compared to the same time last year.
Pros to Know
Pros to Know: Building a Resilient Supply Chain Team with Ranna Rose of Resilinc
Assistant editor Mackenna Moralez talks with Ranna Rose, VP of operations & customer success, Resilinc about putting together a resilient supply chain team in the height of the pandemic.
Professional Development
Improvements Still Needed Within the Supply Chain
When it comes to diversity and inclusion within the supply chain, there is still much needed improvements to be made.
Trucking
Best Practices for Improving Driver Retention for the Long Haul
When drivers feel confident that they can expect to be paid on time, with easy, consistent access to loads and a community of other drivers to connect with, retention can improve exponentially.
Professional Development
L.I.N.K. Educate -- FANUC Says Technology Growth Opens Upskilling Opportunities
FANUC executive director explains why the growth of technology requires more upskilling in the supply chain space.
Pros to Know
Pros to Know: Retooling Production Lines with Hannah Kain of ALOM
Mackenna Moralez sits down with Hannah Kain to discuss how she rapidly responded to health operation mandates, managing to keep ALOM staff and facilities safe.
Pros to Know
Pros to Know: Being a Thought Leader with Patricia Moser, i3 Advantage
Assistant editor Mackenna Moralez sits back down with Pros to Know winner Patricia Moser of i3 Advantage to discuss what it takes to be a pioneer and a thought leader in procurement and the global supply chain.
Sourcing & Procurement
Avetta Survey Finds C-Suite Execs Concerned Over How Brexit Will Impact Supply Chain Resiliency
About one-fourth of the respondents agree Brexit will have an impact on hiring and flexible staffing needs in 2021.
Software & Technology
L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Help Introduce Food Logistics' Rock Star of the Year
Marina, Brielle and Mackenna sit down with Food Logistics' 2021 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain to talk about the importance of quality leadership in the supply chain.
Pros to Know
Pros to Know Winners Keep Supply Chains Afloat in Times of Crisis
Supply & Demand Chain Executive announces the winners of the 2021 Pros to Know award.
Warehousing
3 Questions Supply Chain Companies Should Ask When Considering Strategic Expansions
Expansions and relocations have to be strategic. Decisions based on available talent, development opportunities and regional resources will impact the bottom line of a company for years to come.
Professional Development
Attracting Talent When Safety is a Concern
The time may be nearing when COVID-19 safety protocols are no longer necessary to protect employees, but safety will always be a concern when recruiting for manufacturing, shipping and logistics roles.
Professional Development
L.I.N.K. Educate -- Upskilling is Vital
Associate editor Brielle Jaekel interviews Bob Collins, ASCM’s Senior Director of Learning and Development on the importance of upskilling in the supply chain.
Retention
Why Workforce Agility is Essential in the Future of Manufacturing
By putting people at the center of the overall business strategy, manufacturers can build an inspired and engaged workforce designed to embrace uncertainty and change.
Training
Frontline Workers Say Decline in Productivity Due to Poor Training on Mobile Tech Tools
The report suggests organizations re-assess the tools and techniques they use to ensure that workers are prepared and proficient regarding the technology needed to do their jobs.
Pros to Know
L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Introduce LeanDNA's Richard Lebovitz as the 2021 Pro to Know of the Year
Marina, Brielle and Mackenna sit down with the 2021 Pros to Know winner to find out how the supply chain industry has transformed since COVID-19, and what's in store for 2021 and beyond.
Pros to Know
Richard Lebovitz Turns Challenges into Opportunities with Supply Chain Visibility
Richard Lebovitz, founder and CEO, LeanDNA has been named Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2021 Pro to Know of the Year.
Professional Development
L.I.N.K. | What it Means to be a Frontliner
What's in store for young supply chain professionals of the future?
