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Why So Many Acquisitions Occur in the Supply Chain Today

Numerous mergers and acquisitions happen in the supply chain today, mostly on the technology side of things. But why? Managing editor Brielle Jaekel gives some insight on the subject.

L.I.N.K. Educate | Panasonic Offers Hands-On Learning for Students

Panasonic process automation business head explains the company's special partnership with a local community college for a hands-on learning process.

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The Direct-to-Consumer’s Impact on Supply Chains and Its Future

The L.I.N.K. podcast kicks of the new year with a deep look at the direct-to-consumer industry and its future. But first, the managing editor offers a refresher in the subject in today's column.

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Many Metro Regions Already Reaching Pre-Pandemic Employment Levels

Dallas, Austin, Phoenix and Denver held the Top 4 spots in terms of reaching pre-pandemic employment levels in September and October.

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How Retailers Can Address Labor-Related Supply Chain Gaps

When employees feel they have processes in place and technology to help them do their jobs more efficiently, that will contribute to feelings of ownership and success that lead to improved retention.

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Trends and Technology Driving Transportation in 2022

Technologies like an optimized TMS, route planning software, driver schedule planning systems, automated linehaul network planning software and more can help address these growing challenges within the transportation industry.

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Why We Need to Close the Gender Gap

Female leadership resonates with teams and clients because diversity creates stronger collaboration, creativity and a more positive workplace environment.

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L.I.N.K. | Supply Chain Strikes, Labor Shortage Were Inevitable

Managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks Mischa Fisher, chief economist from Angi, about why strikes are happening now and what can be done for future resilience.

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Insights into Successful Supply Chain Leadership

There is no magic formula or prescriptive guide to becoming a successful supply chain leader. However, there are some characteristics common to all successful supply chain leaders.

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Women in Supply Chain: Today's Supply Chains Need Strong Problem Solvers

Denise Mager, VP, operations life sciences and healthcare for DHL Supply Chain, details why today's companies need team members who are agile, flexible and can pivot accordingly to "supply chain gymnastics."

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Manufacturers Seek Adaptability While Investing Elsewhere

Supplier price increases and supply chain disruptions loom largest in manufacturers’ minds, with the lingering worker shortages also perplexing manufacturers, who ranked “finding enough line associates to staff my shifts" as No. 1 concern.

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Women in Supply Chain: Be On the Forefront of Strategy and Innovation

Cristin Livezey, VP, finance and supply chain, and Rebecca Haerter, director of supply chain at Full Compass Systems Ltd., detail the importance of being at the forefront of strategy and innovation in order to make a difference in the supply chain.

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Women in Supply Chain: Identifying Strengths in Employees is Key to Success

Fiona Lowbridge, VP, client success, for ALOM, says companies should focus on their own strengths vs. weaknesses in order to be creative in closing the labor gap.

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Getting the Most Out of Warehouse Labor

Actively incorporating operator input will help warehouses determine the best-fit set of tools and frameworks to maximize labor productivity and retention, while controlling costs.

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L.I.N.K. | Driver Shortage Pushes Need for Training

FleetForce president explains the need for training grows during the driver shortage on this week's podcast, explaining that 1 million drivers are needed.

Addressing the Industrial Skills Gap Through AR

Augmented reality is one way to work toward a fast solution by augmenting the existing workforce, bringing technology into the industrial environment and enabling self-solve resolution.

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Frontline Manufacturing Workers in Search of Digitally Enabled Workplaces

The survey revealed that some 81% of respondents still rely on paper-based processes to follow instructions and/or keep track of their work.

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Addressing the Skilled Trades Gap in Today’s Modern Workforce

Here’s how traditional skilled trades organizations can integrate the new workforce with the knowledge needed to fill important gaps in the skilled labor force.

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The Future of Supply Chain Talent

When it comes to building supply chain leadership of the future, the focus should be on talent that can drive success for both the current and future state of their supply chains.

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L.I.N.K. Educate | 1 Million Drivers Needed in the Next Decade

Managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks president of FleetForce Truck Driving School Tra Williams about the current trends in trucking when it comes to training and retention.

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Supply Chain Directors are Highest Paid Supply Chain Roles

Inventory management is the most sought after technical skill when finding an employee, followed closely by knowledge of best practice, project management and risk management.

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Looking for a Career in Sourcing and Procurement? Here’s How to Get Started

Itching to get started in sourcing and procurement? Here’s what it will take.

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The Distribution Center of Tomorrow is Powered by Labor Management Software

Today’s labor management software platforms can be used to incentivize employee engagement, lower attrition rates, shorten fulfillment time and reduce direct labor spend.

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Preparing the Supply Chain Workforce for Human + Machine Era

Intelligent machines can’t do it alone—they need to be paired with humans to deliver transformational results.

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Warehousing Certificate Program Aimed to Help Curb Labor Shortage and Knowledge Gaps

The Supply Chain Warehousing Certificate program provides individuals with an extensive overview of warehousing, distribution, inventory management, product storage, packaging and shipment, sustainability and more.

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How AI Fills the Labor Shortage Gap

A different kind of automation — automation of data creation using artificial intelligence — will empower workers to make better and quicker decisions.

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Young Professionals Seek Supply Chain Careers to Make a Difference

Among all respondents, 99% agreed being part of the supply chain is a quality career choice, with 95% expressing excitement for their development track and training opportunities.

Why Women Are an Integral Part of the Future of Supply Chains

Supply & Demand Chain Executive editors discuss women in the supply chain in relation to this year's Women in Supply Chain award.

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Why Supply Chain Education Matters

There is no better time to expand your knowledge on supply chain than right now. Together, we can tighten the labor gap and bring supply chain management to the forefront. Because the supply chain matters.

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How to Scale Order Fulfillment

Careful planning, finding the right 3PL partner, making reasonable automation investments and attracting and retaining good workers are key to scaling order fulfillment.

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Today’s Organizations are More Gender-Diverse, But There’s Always Room for More Growth

While it’s admirable to look at the steps many companies have taken in making their ranks more gender-diverse, there are millions more qualified women out there who are available to fill many of these still-open positions.

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Only 18% of Companies Have Adopted Technology to Solve Supply Chain Problems

Just 8% of survey respondents hired a dedicated supply chain professional or another professional with supply chain experience over the past year, and another 6% indicated they plan to hire such a professional.

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Peak Season Expectations, Workforce Demands and COVID-19 Concerns Remain Challenges for Supply Chain Leaders

Over 70% agree that they’ve seen an increase in customers wanting last-mile delivery solutions and higher demand for white glove services.