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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Workforce Woes

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna attempt to answer the question of "do people want to work anymore?" and what role the COVID-19 pandemic has played when it comes to recruiting and retaining new talent.

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Next Generation in Trucking Association Partners with Schools to Train Next Generation of Truck Drivers

The Next Generation in Trucking Association aims to promote trucking as a positive career field.

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Leveraging Tech to Address Today’s Biggest Workforce Imperatives

To attract a new generation to a career in food and beverage manufacturing, companies will need to meet the demands of younger workers, lest recruitment (and retention) will remain an ongoing challenge.

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L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Women in Supply Chain Again

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss women in supply chain and what companies are doing to recruit and retain more female talent.

'The driver shortage is now worse than it was pre-COVID-19, making it difficult for foodservice distributors to staff their warehouses,' says Joe Tracy, CEO, Dot Foods, Inc.

The Restaurant Renaissance

The cold food industry—from farm to fork---joined forces in a time of crisis to continue pushing food through the chain. Now, one year later, the restaurant revival is in full effect.

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The Restaurant Renaissance: Driver Shortage is Worse Than Pre-Pandemic

Joe Tracy, CEO of Dot Foods, Inc., details why the driver shortage is worse now than it was before COVID-19, and how warehouse automation and other technologies help with staffing challenges.

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Packaging Industry Contributes $537.91B to U.S. Economy

The U.S. packaging industry is directly responsible for 489,440 jobs.

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Pay Gap Between Men and Women Under 40 Starting to Narrow

Women under 40 report a median salary of $81,000 annually, where men in the same age group report a median salary of $79,000 annually, the study says.

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Women Comprise 41% of the Supply Chain Workforce

In 2021, women account for 15% of executive level roles, down from 17% in 2020.

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Register for Supply Chain Professor Roundtable Discussion

Supply chain professors will provide insight as to what companies should be doing in terms of hiring, training and upskilling supply chain professionals.

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Every Role Matters

The cold chain must be an integrated process where all players recognize their own role as well as those of the previous and subsequent players.