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Can AI Tech Attract Gen Z to a Logistics Career?
There is hope to make careers in the warehouse a strong fit for Gen Z, but companies must act soon and embracing better technology for their workers should be their first step.
Agriculture
Online Training Resource to Aid Companies in Achieving Ethical Supply Chain Goals
Mentorship Programs
Women in Supply Chain: Manifest's Katie Date Talks Bringing Together Women in Supply Chain
Warehousing
Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award
AI/AR
Leveraging Diverse Generational Skills for AI-Driven Logistics Success
Warehousing
Shattering Glass Ceilings at This Year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum
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Ocean Ports & Carriers
How Baltimore Bridge Collapse Continues to Impact Shipments
Baltimore is running out of freight to pick up due to the lack of inbound shipments, so the containers at port have been sitting for a while.
Warehousing
Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award
This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!
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SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain
June 4, 2024
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Register now to hear from experts from McKinsey Co., FTR Transportation Intelligence, NetStock and Trailer Bridge talk all things transportation, company culture, Generative AI and more.
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Hiring
Workforce Initiative to Combat Labor Shortages in Food & Beverage Industry
In a move to address the escalating labor challenges facing the food and beverage industry, Integrity Staffing Solutions launched a new, innovative workforce initiative designed to revolutionize staffing practices within the sector.
Training/Onboarding
CDL Tuition Subsidies to Run Out; Get Those CDL Licenses Now
FleetForce Truck Driver Training is calling on individuals interested in career opportunities in the supply chain, logistics, and transportation sectors to obtain a CDL license before state funding expires.
Supply Chain Visibility
2024: the Year of the Rabbit
Here’s to a Year of Longevity, Peace and Prosperity. Here’s to a Year of Rebuilding Supply Chains and Embracing New Relationships. Here’s to Hope.
Cold Chain
Nominations Open for 2024 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award
NEW THIS YEAR, this award recognizes Top 100 influential individuals in four distinct categories within the cold chain space, whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain.
Mentorship Programs
Women in Supply Chain: Winners' Accomplishments Exhibit Progress Among Female Leaders in Logistics
This year's Women in Supply Chain winners exhibit a host of accomplishments. From developing mentorship programs within their organization to working with clients to operate more efficiently, this year's winners show progress.
Mentorship Programs
#BetterTogether. Women in Supply Chain Forum Promotes Collaboration in Logistics
The Women in Supply Chain Forum is the industry’s premier networking and educational forum tailored to men and women in executive-level positions to expand their professional network through thought-provoking discussion panels.
AI/AR
AI Platform Manages Deskless Workplace Operations
SafetyCulture unveiled a new supercharged version of the SafetyCulture workplace operations platform.
Training/Onboarding
Online Training Platform to Certify Frontline Operators, Supervisors
Redzone University is an online training platform designed to certify frontline operators, supervisors and leaders in the use of the QAD Redzone Connected Workforce solution.
Supply Chain Education
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.
Trucking
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.
Trucking
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.
Material Handling Equipment
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.
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.
Mentorship Programs
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.
Grocery Retail
Strategies for Supply Chain Leaders Amid Economic Uncertainty
For supply chain leaders, it is imperative to strike a balance between short-term adjustments and the pursuit of long-term goals, acknowledging the pivotal role of talent and teamwork in achieving enduring success in these challenging times.
Professional Development
Benefits of Employing and Upskilling Foreign Workers in the Food Industry
Here's the benefits of tapping into the global talent pool, the role of the EB-3 visa program in connecting foreign workers with U.S. employers, and why businesses should prioritize investing in foreign workers.
Trucking
How Evolution of Truck Driver Demographic will Impact State of Transportation
Glenn Koepke, general manager, network collaboration, FourKites, details why the evolution of the truck driver demographic will be a top trend over the next 10 years.
Carbon Footprint
Employers’ Role in Addressing Work-Related Emissions
The combined efforts of employers and employees can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the entire supply chain and help mitigate global climate change.
Mentorship Programs
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.
Hiring
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.
Retention
How to Help Organizations Overcome Challenges in Attracting a More Diverse Talent Pool
Hiring with diversity in mind has been proven to attract a high-quality workforce, elevating an organization’s innovation and long-term productivity.
Professional Development
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.
Mentorship Programs
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.
Supply Chain Visibility
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.
Retention
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.
Supply Chain Education
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.
3PL/4PL
Alexis Asks: Inspiring Women to Keep On Trucking
A bi-weekly blog where managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics in the supply chain. On International Women's Day, we look at women in supply chain and how to inspire the next generation of female drivers.
Trucking
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Networking is Key to Success in Logistics
Kevin Coleman, CEO of CJ Logistics America and one of the winners of Food Logistics’ 2023 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, explains why networking is key to success in the supply chain space.
Supply Chain Education
How Education and Training Can Improve Workforce Development
Toyota, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the British International Freight Association are all improving workforce development by providing education and training to those who are less fortunate or need assistance.
Supply Chain Education
6 Ways to Harness Human Behavior to Successfully Transform Supply Chains
Virtually every company is looking at their supply chains and assessing how to rebuild them to help ensure they are resilient enough to withstand further disruption, here are 6 ideas ways to improve supply chains in 2023.