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Implementing Visibility to Reduce Risk Along the Cold Chain

Disruptions continue to challenge the nation’s supply chains, but it’s how companies prepare and react that provide that added layer of risk protection needed to overturn supply chain disruptions.

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Supply Chain Industry Experts Discuss Future of Supply Chains

SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain Week kicks off Dec. 6 with a discussion on warehouse automation and e-commerce fulfillment, followed by Industry Outlooks, procurement, transportation, procurement, risk management and smart manufacturing.

Finding a 3PL Partner Who Can Manage Today’s Logistics Challenges

Finding a 3PL Partner Who Can Manage Today’s Logistics Challenges

In a world full of supply-chain disruptions, it’s more important than ever to maintain a predictable, repeatable and efficient less-than-truckload (LTL) cold chain.

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Closing the Labor Gap

Industry experts provide some insight on how retention programs, expanded diversity efforts and further supply chain education help close the labor gap.

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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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L.I.N.K. | Different Voices at the Table Solves Problems

Anna Karlsdottir, CQO at Controlant, details why diversity in the supply chain helps solve problems from different perspectives.

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Remote Sensors Help Bakeries Face Higher Demand with Fewer Workers

Wireless sensor networks can help bakeries work more efficiently, maintain product and employee safety, reduce unplanned downtime and meet rising demand even when workers are hard to find.

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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.

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ASCM Connect Delivers Cutting-Edge Virtual Education and Thought Leadership

This virtual show, hosted by Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), takes place Oct. 25-27, via an innovative event platform.

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Transportation and Logistics Sector Faces Employee Onboarding Challenges

Mobile devices and apps – when utilized in tandem with the right business mobility strategy and platform – hold the key to real-time visibility on products, warehouse workers, drivers and everything in between.

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Overcoming the Supply Chain Labor Crisis

In order for organizations to overcome the supply chain labor challenge, a new approach to hiring and retention is needed.

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How to Capture Tribal Knowledge

Capturing that tribal knowledge must be systemized in order to gain widespread adoption amongst an organization’s workforce.

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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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L.I.N.K. Live: Meet This Year's Overall Woman in Supply Chain

Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive editors sit down with the overall winner of this year's Women in Supply Chain award to discuss automation, flexibility and diversity and inclusion in the supply chain.

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Combatting the Supply Chain Shortage: Where Do We Go From Here?

Focusing on what can be controlled through a combination of decreasing the skills gap and focusing on efficiencies within their own plants, manufacturers will be in a better position to combat the supply chain shortage both at a talent and industry level.

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96% of Truck Drivers Feel Appreciated in Their Job

According to the survey, over half of drivers (56%) noted that they feel proud to deliver essential goods and services to fellow Americans.

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L.I.N.K. Live: Supply Chain Trends with Mark Baxa, President & CEO of CSCMP

Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive editors sit down with Mark Baxa, president and CEO of CSCMP, to talk supply chain trends, technologies and challenges and more.

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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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Leveraging Equipment to Navigate Post-Pandemic Challenges

Here are six key ways machinery and technology can bridge the gaps between staffing and demand.

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3PLs Keep on Truckin’: Tackling Workforce Issue in Transportation

Mark Murrell, president and co-founder of CarriersEdge, explains why with an aging workforce, students are the key to the future.

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Supply Chains are Messy. And, Will Only Get Worse Before They Get Better.

While the state of our supply chains may worsen a bit, thanks to impending disruptions, they will recover, and will come back stronger than ever!

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Tips to Maximize Warehouse Staff During Peak Season

Teams need to be staffed, trained and ready to unload shipments at distribution centers and warehouses, stock shelves, manage the inventory, take orders and pick and pack for delivery.

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3PLs Keep on Truckin’: Drivers are the Backbone of the Company

Craig Callahan, EVP and chief commercial officer at Werner Enterprises, details why it will take a collective effort by the entire transportation industry to help navigate the driver shortage.

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Why CSCMP Edge2021 is the Must-Attend Event for Global Supply Chain Professionals

Sessions cover everything from order fulfillment and emerging trends to risk management, inventory management, supply chain planning, procurement, warehousing, logistics and talent management.

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3PLs Keep on Truckin’: Finding and Retaining Drivers is Key

Jeff Jackson, SVP of operations, Penske Logistics, details why the biggest challenge right now in the supply chain is labor.

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Supply Chain Learning Center Offers Supply Chain Education Courses for Every Skill Level

The SupplyChainLearningCenter.com offers courses from current partners with certifications ranging from procurement, planning and inventory management to logistics, transportation, distribution and supply chain management as a whole.

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Women in Trucking Launch New Mentorship Program for New Female Drivers

LeadHERtrucking will utilize the mentoring structure to match women drivers new to the industry with experienced women leaders that have long-term, successful careers as drivers.

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Why a Positive Company Culture is Like Chicken Soup for the Soul

Actions speak louder than words. Kudos to companies that care and aren’t afraid to show it.

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3 Ways Smart Factory Leaders Can Boost Skilled Talent

In order to attract the type of talent it requires for the future, manufacturing will need to sell itself to a new generation of job seekers who may alternatively gravitate toward a career in tech.

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Chief Supply Chain Officers Should Focus on Cost Optimization Post-COVID-19

A survey by Gartner showed that senior business executives in supply chain intensive industries believe that cost optimization is the main issue that chief supply chain officers (CSCO) should focus on in the future, followed by supply chain resilience.

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Newer Trucks Help Transportation Fleets Onboard New Drivers

Newer trucks come with newer technology, advanced safety features and less maintenance and repair problems, which equates to less downtime and breakdowns on the side of the road.