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Professional Development
Companies Implementing Workforce Management Solutions to Capture Employee Experiences
An increase in remote work caused by the pandemic was the largest driver of employee experience strategy.
Trucking
Women in Trucking Launch New Mentorship Program for New Female Drivers
Supply Chain Education
How Machine Learning Addresses Manufacturing's Skills Gap
Retention
3 Ways Smart Factory Leaders Can Boost Skilled Talent
Training/Onboarding
Chief Supply Chain Officers Should Focus on Cost Optimization Post-COVID-19
Hiring
COVID-19 Changes Gen Z View Point on Manufacturing Jobs
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Supply Chain Visibility
Discover Insights into Supply Chain Visibility with Top Execs
The Supply Chain Network (SCN) Summit is the premier virtual event aimed at educating logistics professionals on critical issues impacting the supply chain industry.
Sourcing & Procurement
L.I.N.K. | PwC Answers the Question: Is It Time to Re-Shore the Supply Chain?
Associate editor Brielle Jaekel breaks down the issue of offshoring with Mark Hermans from PwC in this week's L.I.N.K. episode.
Sustainability
SDCE and Blue Yonder Discuss the Importance of Sustainability in the Global Supply Chain
SDCE and Blue Yonder talk supply chain sustainability practices and how companies globally are viewing them.
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Retention
Why the Supply Chain Isn't Pitting Gen Z Against Millennials
When multiple generations come together, innovation begins.
Sourcing Solutions
Why Online Collaboration is Key to Working Remote or At Home
Those that have the tools to collaborate easily online certainly recover faster from having to work at home than those without online tools.
Automation
Think Holistically for More Cost-Effective Warehousing
To lower costs in a sustainable and impactful way, you’ll want to develop a multi-pronged solution that addresses people, process, technology and the physical environment of the warehouse.
Professional Development
Upskilling and Reskilling Workers to Improve Supply Chain Resilience
Tapping into the large talent pool of available workers due to COVID-19 can help to address the skill gap challenges within the industry.
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.
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.
Worker Safety
Retailers Ask for Customers to ‘Be Kind’ As Pandemic Continues
As stores begin to open back up across the country, retailers are asking for kindness from customers to help shorten the gab in the labor shortage and prevent supply chain disruptions.
Retention
L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Talk Workforce Woes
Marina, Brielle and Mackenna attempt to answer the question of "do people want to work anymore?" and what role the COVID-19 pandemic has played when it comes to recruiting and retaining new talent.
Risk/Compliance
Limiting Supply Chain Disruptions is Up to Chief Supply Chain Officers
Companies that prepare for potential disruptions are likely to experience less than one-third of disruptions than their peers.
Trucking
L.I.N.K. | How Do Trucking Companies Handle Drug Testing?
Associate editor Brielle Jaekel learns about drug testing in the trucking industry from Health Street founder and CEO Jared Rosenthal.
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.
Pros to Know
Pros to Know: Implementing Supply Chain Execution Programs with Jason Yantiss, Open Sky Group
In this Q&A Jason Yantiss goes into what he has done in his career to earn him a spot on the 2021 Pros to Know list.
Retention
L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Talk Women in Supply Chain Again
Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss women in supply chain and what companies are doing to recruit and retain more female talent.
Retention
How Safety Concerns Contribute to Driver Shortage
Ultimately, innovative technology can make fleets more competitive in retaining and recruiting drivers.
Pros to Know
Pros to Know: Implementing Successful Procurement Strategies with Sush Koka, Basware
Mackenna Moralez talks with Sush Koka, director, global product marketing, Basware about how she sets the roadmap and direction of product marketing and defining successful go-to-market strategies for the Basware product portfolio.
Supply Chain Education
5 Books You Need to Read on Supply Chain Management
Supply & Demand Chain Executive have narrowed down the top five supply chain management books you should read in order to best maintain success.
Retention
Women Account for 41% of Supply Chain Professionals
According to a new survey from Gartner, women now make up 41% of the supply chain workforce, up from 39% in 2020.
Manufacturing
As Interest in U.S. Manufacturing Surges, Buyers and Sellers Need to Connect
The United States is primed for an economic boom if the country can fill in its workforce gaps. We can accelerate that boom if we ensure buyers and manufacturers have ample opportunities to connect.
Sourcing & Procurement
L.I.N.K. | Dan Lionello of Omnae Details Ethics in Supply Chains
Associate editor Brielle Jaekel brings on Dan Lionello from Omnae to detail how companies can be sure their supply chains are ethical all the way through.
Training/Onboarding
Why Emotional Intelligence Beats IQ in Driving ‘True’ Leadership Success
Here’s why EQ matters to leadership, how to lead amid different EQ/IQ types and how to develop your leadership EQ—both in your organization and within yourself.
Mentorship Programs
Workplace Mentoring is a Proven Practice in Supply Chain
Mentors can help send a powerful message to supply chain employees that whatever challenges they are facing, others have gone before them and have come out the other side successfully.
Mentorship Programs
Today’s Transportation Industry Offers More Gender-Diverse Career Opportunities
As more gender-diverse career paths open up inside transportation companies, organizations will unlock even more potential for growth through the advancement and empowerment of a more diverse workforce.
Safety & Security
L.I.N.K. Educate -- Professional Safety is Key in Today's Workplace
Associate editor Brielle Jaekel dives into how technology affects safety in the supply chain now that technology has taken over, with Will Eadie, CRO at WorkJam.
Supply Chain Education
Pay Gap Between Men and Women Under 40 Starting to Narrow
Women under 40 report a median salary of $81,000 annually, where men in the same age group report a median salary of $79,000 annually, the study says.
Retention
Women Comprise 41% of the Supply Chain Workforce
In 2021, women account for 15% of executive level roles, down from 17% in 2020.
Pros to Know
Pros to Know: Why Robotics Won't Replace Humans Anytime Soon with Daniel Theobald, Vecna Robotics
Assistant editor Mackenna Moralez talks with Daniel Theobald, CEO and founder, Vecna Robotics about the role robotics play in the supply chain and why the technology won't replace human workers anytime soon.
Trucking
L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Talk Labor and Driver Shortage and Port Congestion
Marina, Brielle and Mackenna talk about the labor shortage, the driver shortage and how retailers are mitigating port congestion.
Top Supply Chain Projects
Collaboration Remains Strong for 2021 Top Supply Chain Projects Award Winners
Supply & Demand Chain Executive announces the winners for its annual Top Supply Chain Projects award.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
L.I.N.K. Educate -- How Maritime Schooling Prepares Students for a Career in Ocean Freight
Associate Editor Brielle Jaekel sits down with a SUNY Maritime graduate who is now a Marine Super Intendant and Vessel Planner.
Professional Development
ManpowerGroup Survey Underscores Strongest Hiring Outlook in U.S. Since 2000
Employers in all 12 U.S. industries report positive outlooks, including: Wholesale and retail trade (+29%) Transportation and utilities (+26%) Durable and non-durable goods manufacturing (+25%).
