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Trucking
One-Quarter of Truckers Looking for Another Job Before the Holidays: Study
To explore the impact of the holiday season on truckers, Lance Surety Bonds conducted a survey asking about truckers’ emotional and physical toll.
Women in Supply Chain
Women in Supply Chain Forum: Better Together is Best
Procurement Software
Only 14% of Procurement Leaders Have Adequate Talent to Meet Future Objectives
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
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Sourcing & Procurement
Nominations Close Dec. 29 for 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.
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.
Women in Supply Chain
Women in Supply Chain Forum: Better Together is Best
This year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum displayed that working together, collaborating together and learning from each other really is what’s best for the future of the supply chain.
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Hiring
Hiring New Talent Remains Biggest Challenge for U.S. Manufacturers
These skills shortages look set to worsen as businesses expect 23% of their workforce to leave over the next five years, and over half (57%) don’t have a solution to deal with lost knowledge when skilled professionals leave or retire.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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).
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.
Hiring
Navigating the Tough Road Ahead When Recruiting Trucking Talent
Whether an organization is a local, national or private carrier, many companies are struggling to get applicants engaged at the top of the funnel and start the application process, leaving a gap in their ability to hire altogether.
Hiring
AI to Transform Hiring Process: Study
One-third of grads are second-guessing their career choice. Additionally, more than half (52%) of graduates say competition from AI has them questioning how prepared they are for the workforce.
Hiring
How Connected Workforce Solutions Can Improve Productivity
Connected workforce solutions can transform a business. With the continuously changing labor landscape in the supply chain and logistics industry, the right platform can empower employees to communicate, engage and take their productivity to new heights.
Hiring
Decision-Making Dubbed Missing Puzzle Piece in Executive Hiring: Study
Respondents cited company leadership as the most influential factor in improving their organization's decision making, followed closely by the introduction of new employees into the mix.
Retention
Why the Future of Work Depends on VoIP
Many businesses are struggling to communicate and collaborate as they would in a typical work environment. That’s where cloud calling comes into play. But first, let’s dig deeper into the technology that makes cloud calling possible: VoIP.
Warehousing
LAST CALL: Submissions Close Friday, July 14 for Women in Supply Chain Award
This award honors female supply chain leaders and executives. NEW THIS YEAR, this award is now ALSO open to Food Logistics' readers as well. Submissions close July 14.
Training/Onboarding
Women Comprise 12.1% of Commercial Driver Workforce: Study
On average, 12.1% of overall professional drivers hold commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and drive heavy-duty trucks, according to new data from Women in Trucking (WIT).
Worker Safety
Exploring the Unique Benefits of 3D Indoor Maps
Tossing out your paper maps and implementing 3D indoor mapping can improve user experiences, safety and accessibility in your workspace.
Training/Onboarding
Failure Is an Option: Why Embracing Missteps Is a Good Thing
Failure is inevitable—and essential to success. Organizations that adopt a positive philosophy about failure and spread that culture from top to bottom will move to the head of the pack.
Retention
Majority of CEOs Concerned with Human Rights in the Supply Chain
More than half (52.6%) of CEOs say they expect to spend more time on supply chain issues in the coming 12 months.
Sourcing & Procurement
Pros to Know: How Supply Chain Pros Move the Needle in Supply Chain
Discover how this year’s list of Pros to Know winners work to move the needle in supply chain with regards to safety, sustainability, workforce development, innovation and more.