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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
Hiring
Alexis Asks: Balancing Gender Diversity
Webinars
International Women’s Day: What Does Self-Advocacy Look Like to You?
March 8, 2024
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Retention
Frontline Workers Express Concern Over Raises, Equipment Reliability, Mental Health: Study
Emerging Technologies
Manifesting a Bigger, Bolder Space for Supply Chain
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3PL/4PL
Nominations Open for 2024 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award
3PLs and cold storage providers remain a key puzzle piece to building and nurturing partnerships, cultivating resilience and helping companies in the cold food space overcome supply chain disruptions. Submissions close March 22.
Webinars
SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain
June 4, 2024
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Register now to hear from experts about the State of Today’s Supply Chains through topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Generative AI, Automation, Electrification, Company Culture and more.
Supply Chain Visibility
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Disrupting Supply Chain Disruptions
Supply chain rock stars are the backbone of the cold food chain. Meet the winner's of this year's Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award.
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Supply Chain Visibility
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Disrupting Supply Chain Disruptions
Supply chain rock stars are the backbone of the cold food chain. Meet the winner's of this year's Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award.
Professional Development
IRONMARKETS’ Content Team Hires New Social Media Specialist
Madison Scott named Social Media Specialist for IRONMARKETS’ Content Team.
Hiring
76% of Supply Chain, Logistics Operations Experiencing Notable Workforce Shortages
Nearly 76% of the supply chain and logistics leaders surveyed are experiencing notable workforce shortages in their operations, according to a recent report from Descartes Systems Group.
Agriculture
4 Issues Impacting Agribusiness in 2024
In 2024, aim to implement active risk management practices, obtain sufficient insurance and improve employee benefits and training to deal with the labor crunch.
Grocery Retail
Navigating the Future of Grocery Retail: Strategies for Agility and Success in 2024
Here are some key strategies that grocery retailers can employ to enhance agility in their operations and better position themselves to respond to current challenges.
Mentorship Programs
Women in Supply Chain: Be Your Own Champion, Champion Others
Stop being modest. It's time to be your own champion and champion others. Those are the words of wisdom given by Christine Barnhart, chief marketing and industry officer for Nulogy, and one of this year's Women in Supply Chain winners.
Training/Onboarding
Why the Women in Supply Chain Forum is More Than a Conference
The Women in Supply Chain Forum is a collective where men and women gather to improve and build skillsets, foster new ideas and make long lasting connections that improve the supply chain. It's more than a conference.
Mentorship Programs
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.
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.
Hiring
Alexis Asks: What Veterans Bring to the Table as Supply Chain Professionals
Managing editor and Navy Vet Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. Veterans are bringing a unique skillset in leadership and critical thinking to the future of supply chain.
Mentorship Programs
Nurturing a Strong Leadership Pipeline for Organizational Success
Embracing a long-term view of leadership development and investing in the growth of team members can pave the way for a thriving and resilient organization that remains at the forefront of its industry.
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
Strategies for Retaining Truck Drivers in the Food and Beverage Supply Chain
Delving deeper into the reasons behind today's driver turnover reveals comprehensive strategies that can be deployed to retain truck drivers, underscoring their indispensable role in the cold food and beverage supply chain.
Grocery Retail
Overcoming Challenges in U.S. Food Manufacturing
Manufacturers are faced with the daunting task of maintaining profitability while finding a price point that is still digestible for consumers. It's a delicate dance that requires foresight and innovation.
Trucking
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.
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.
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
Percentage of Female Safety Professionals in Freight Transportation Increases
The percentage of female safety professionals in corporations with for-hire or private fleets in the commercial freight transportation industry continues to increase.
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.
Trucking
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).
Trucking
5 Ways to Combat Driver Shortage
As we continue to navigate the driver shortage, it’s clear that technology, proper training and relationship building can play a pivotal role in overcoming this challenge.
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.
Trucking
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).
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
DEI in the Cold Chain
While the supply chain space is executing and upholding its many DEI efforts, there’s still more work to be done.
Software & Technology
How Food Logistics’ Awards Put it on the Board
This year, we revamped our awards and the awards process, so that companies and their industry executives could better hone in on the home runs and focus on the stats that matter.