L.I.N.K. Educate -- Why Choose Supply Chain

Web editor Mackenna Moralez sits down with Penn State student Maggie Dow to discuss the benefits of taking on a supply chain major and how schooling is expected to change as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.

July 9, 2020

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Web editor Mackenna Moralez sits down with Penn State student Maggie Dow to discuss the benefits of taking on a supply chain major and how schooling is expected to change as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Chris Burroughs Named Next President & CEO of TIA

Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Endor Labs, TIA and more.

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5 Steps Towards ESG Compliance

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations have become pivotal in shaping supply chain operations.

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Collaborative Governments for the Pursuit of Resiliency: Alexis Asks

The establishment of the Australia-United Kingdom-United States Supply Chain Resilience Cooperation Group promotes data sharing and joint action to build resilience in priority supply chains.

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How Hybrid Work Can Advance Sustainability

Here's a breakdown on hybrid work trends and how these models can foster inclusive and productive workforces.

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Workforce Trends Report Underscores Gap in Diversity Efforts

Most employees are staying put—for now, according to data from LHH.

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43% of Students to Consider Skilled Career, but Need More Information: Study

The challenge is ensuring young adults and those who influence their career decisions understand a skilled career vs. the more traditional college or military track.

Women in Supply Chain Forum: Ulta Beauty, Uber Freight, Coca-Cola to Lead Content Sessions

Register today for this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum, scheduled for Nov. 12-13 in Atlanta.

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Women in Supply Chain

This year's award showcases how mentorship, collaboration and self-advocacy pave the way for future female leaders.

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Resilinc’s Educational Platform to Empower Customers Along Their Supply Chain Resiliency Journey

Resilinc launched The Resilinc Academy, a new educational platform that provides self-paced, interactive supply chain risk and resiliency and product training.

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Women in Supply Chain Award: How Mentorship, Collaboration and Self-Advocacy Pave the Way for Future Female Leaders

Meet the winners from this year's Women in Supply Chain award. For these winners, it’s about mentorship, self-advocacy, collaboration and closing the gender gap to pave the way for future female leaders in logistics.

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Deephow’s AI Platform to Optimize SOPs

DeepHow released DeepHow Maven, an innovative platform designed to transform the way organizations create, manage, and distribute Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training materials.

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Reflections on Leadership in a Time of Disruption

Business resilience starts with introspection amongst the most senior leaders who need to be asking themselves, “What outcome do my stakeholders expect and deserve and how will I deliver it?”.

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ECI Software Solutions Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

Personnel updates sees new appointments at Norfolk Southern, Goggins Transport and more.

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Biden-Harris Administration Provides Millions to Boost Trucking Workforce Programs

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced awards totaling nearly $3.5 million to 27 colleges and other commercial driver’s license (CDL) training programs.

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Women in Supply Chain: GoBolt's Kristy Bates Named Overall Workforce Innovator

Kristy Bates, SVP, revenue for GoBolt, was named the overall winner of the Workforce Innovator category for this year’s Women in Supply award.

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Driver Detention Equates to Supply Chain Inefficiencies, Lost Driver Pay, Driver Turnover: ATRI Research

An analysis of ATRI’s large truck GPS data at different customer facility types found that detention contributes to higher truck speeds.

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The Rise of New-Collar Workforce

As companies race to integrate these technologies, new research from Zero100 reveals a growing gap between ambitious digital transformation goals and the skills required to achieve them.

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Maximizing Warehouse Efficiency in the Face of Labor Challenges

By focusing on these practical, cost-effective solutions, manufacturers and distributors can not only mitigate the impact of labor shortages but also create a more efficient, accurate, and profitable operation.

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Labor Shortages Lead to Revenue Losses for U.S. Manufacturers

Four-in-ten organizations (39%) have cited revenue losses as a key long-term consequence of the labor shortage. This is according to new research by Visual Components of manufacturing decision-makers in the U.S.

Women in Supply Chain: Werner's Eileen Dabrowski Named Overall DEI Pioneer

Eileen Dabrowski, learning and development innovator at Werner Enterprises, was named the overall winner of the DEI Pioneer category for this year’s Women in Supply award.

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Trucking Wages Continue to Rise Despite Challenging Freight Economy: American Trucking Associations

Truckload drivers earned a median annual amount of $76,420 in 2023, a 10% increase over the previous two years.

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Leveraging Leadership for Better Tech Adoption

Getting leadership on board and supporting happier employees and customers will go a long way in helping supply chain companies break the habit of slow technology adoption.

Women in Supply Chain: Walmart's Jennifer McKeehan Named Overall Trailblazer

Jennifer McKeehan, SVP, transportation and delivery for Walmart, was named the overall winner of the Trailblazers category for this year’s Women in Supply award.

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Women in Supply Chain: Freight Freedom's Lida Hakobyan Named Overall Rising Star

Lida Hakobyan, truck driver-turned entrepreneur and founder of Freight Freedom, was named the overall winner of the Rising Stars category for this year’s Women in Supply award.

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How Can Retailers Lean on Tech to Operate Effectively?

By leveraging innovative technologies such as mobile POS and RFID, brands can significantly improve their operational efficiency and empower their staff to serve more customers in less time.

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Norfolk Southern Reaches Tentative Bargaining Agreements with Additional Labor Unions

These nine agreements underscore NS’ commitment to pay, healthcare, and time off for its craft railroaders.

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Sara Lee’s Recipe for Supply Chain Success

September 24, 2024

Join Sara Lee Frozen Bakery’s VP of Planning and Logistics and Director of Integrated Planning to hear this iconic brand’s transformational journey to reinvent its supply chain with a focus on empowering the right people supported by tech.