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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.

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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain

December 5, 2023

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Supply Chain Apprenticeship Program Aims to Promote Freight Forwarding Industry

Beginning in August, 16 students will work toward a degree of Freight Forwarding Coordinator at eight different stations within the company’s Chicago site.

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Pros to Know: Gain Experience in Different Supply Chain Roles

Bill Benton, co-founder of GAINSystems and one of the winners of this year’s Pros to Know award, encourages young supply chain professionals to gain broad industry knowledge and work in various supply chain roles.

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26% of Supply Chain C-Suite Roles Now Filled by Women: Gartner Study

The survey showed that women now make up 41% of the supply chain workforce, up from 39% in 2022. However, frontline representation continues to lag, with women filling just 31% of these roles.

Top 4 Supply Chain Certifications For Career Advancement

Top 4 Supply Chain Certifications for Career Advancement

Professionals equipped with the right skill set and certifications are in high demand. Download this short whitepaper and discover the four must-have certifications in the supply chain right now.

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1 in 5 Employees “Don’t Have Time” for Company Training Sessions: Study

One in three U.S. corporate employees across manufacturing, retail and hospitality, healthcare, technology and finance and insurance sectors admit they ended up regretting joining their organization during their onboarding phase.

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Trucking, Transportation Sector Sees Substantial Number of Women in Leadership Roles: Study

A significant number of respondents represent major companies involved in transportation with more than 10,000 employees (14.2% of respondents) or large companies with 1,000 to 4,999 employees (13.4% of respondents).

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Learning & Development Enterprise Platform for Active Supply Chain Learning

The bite-size content, immersive learning experience and employee engagement tracking allows businesses to match leadership lessons to their business needs.

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Pros to Know: Building Pathways for 18-Year-Olds to Join Supply Chain

Lindsey Trent, Co-Founder and President of the Next Generation in Trucking Association and one of the winners of this year’s Pros to Know award, says this year is about building pathways for 18-year-olds out of high school to join the supply chain.

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You Are Your Best Advocate: Women in Supply Chain Award

YOU are your best advocate. YOU AND ONLY YOU. To the women in the supply chain industry who don’t have a mentor, who may not have someone they trust or who may be shy or afraid to ask, please nominate yourself!

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Supply Chain Partnership Promotes Women in Supply Chain

Collaboration and partnership are an important aspect of promoting women in the supply chain. Check out the Supply Chain Network's first ever collaboration ahead of the Women in Supply Chain Forum.

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Reuters Supply Chain Conference Encourages Leaders to Rethink the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Network to moderate a panel of industry leaders, professionals and rising stars to share their experiences, insights and visions for the future of women in supply chain management at today's Reuters Supply Chain Conference.

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Pros to Know: Entering the Supply Chain Space is a No Brainer

Geoff Coltman, VP of Catena Solutions and one of the winners of this year’s Pros to Know award, details how entering the supply chain space should be a no brainer for many of today’s young professionals.

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Supply Chain Salaries Continue to Rise: Study

Results indicated that although the pay gap remains prevalent between men and women, women in entry-level positions (less than two years of experience) are earning higher salaries than their male counterparts.

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Pros to Know: Think Outside of the Supply Chain Program

Christine Barnhart, VP of product marketing and go-to-market of Nulogy and one of the winners of this year’s Pros to Know award, encourages young supply chain professionals to think outside of a supply chain program and focus on different aspects.

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Pros to Know: Get as Much Education as You Can

Michelle Sodomka, Senior Director of Client Services at Open Sky Group and one of the winners of this year’s Pros to Know award, advises young supply chain professionals to find a mentor, expand networking and learn as much as you can.

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Women with STEM Degrees Twice as Likely to Pursue Career in Manufacturing Than Men

Agriculture (28%), electronics (27%) and environmental (27%) are the Top 3 sectors leading the charge by having the highest percentage of female leadership in manufacturing.

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Pros to Know: Coding Matters in the Supply Chain

Tomasz Jamroz, head of technology and operations of Roadrunner and one of the winners of this year’s Pros to Know award, encourages the youth of today to take up coding and learn how to work with data and numbers.

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An End-to-End Approach to Managing Working Capital

May 18, 2023

Join Esker and Supply & Demand Chain Executive for an educational webinar to dive deep into key findings from Esker and TCU’s research report, to learn how to reassess working capital to improve performance.