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From Bad to Worse to Better: How Today’s State of Supply Chains Present Bright Future

Here’s how technology, visibility and the drive to overturn the labor shortage help improve the current state of the supply chain.

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What More Disruptions will 3PLs See in 2022?

After a couple of turbulent years in the cold supply chain, 3PLs plan for a continued rocky 2022.

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Supply Chains in Grim State. What’s Next?

The supply chain is an absolute mess. Wonder what’s in store for 2022. Hopefully a less gloomy outlook and a brighter future for the global food supply chain.

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What More Disruptions will 3PLs See in 2022?

After a couple of turbulent years in the cold supply chain, 3PLs plan for a continued rocky 2022.

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Supply Chains in Grim State. What’s Next?

The supply chain is an absolute mess. Wonder what’s in store for 2022. Hopefully a less gloomy outlook and a brighter future for the global food supply chain.

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Supply Chain Snarls and the Driver Shortage Heading into 2022

Providing AI-powered solutions and focusing on improving drivers’ experiences will help to attract and retain drivers throughout 2022.

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From Bad to Worse to Better: May Take 1-2 Years for Supply Chains to Recover

John Paxton, CEO, MHI, explains why it may take 1-2 years for supply chains to fully recover from the pandemic and other supply chain disruptions.

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Maersk to Acquire All LF Logistics Holdings Limited Shares

The acquisition will create a strong value proposition for customers targeting the Asian consumer segment.

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From Bad to Worse to Better: Implement Technology That Provides High Degree of Supply Chain Visibility

Brian Numainville, principal, The Feedback Group, outlines why companies should implement technology that provides a high degree of supply chain visibility.

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From Bad to Worse to Better: Workers’ Benefits Are Key to Labor Puzzle

Aaron Hageman, CEO, Delivery Drivers, Inc., talks workers' benefits and the importance of worker safety.

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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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Foodservice Truck Driver Salary Increases Despite Supply Chain Crisis

Approximately 66% of foodservice distributors say they now offer above-market wages.

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Keeping Truck Drivers Happy

Carriers must be competitive to excel at driver recruitment and driver retention in today's drivers' market.

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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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Nurturing Warehouse Talent

Identifying ways to nurture warehouse employees is critical to keeping existing talent, bringing back talent who may have left amid the height of the pandemic and attracting new talent.

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Top 5 Reasons to Thank Today’s Supply Chains

This Thanksgiving, yes, I’m thankful for my health, happiness, family, friends and my job, but I’m also thankful for the millions of supply chain leaders who keep the supply chains moving.

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Secrets to Curbing Driver Turnover

Top fleet performers identify what appears to drive turnover within their fleet and use it as an opportunity to improve company culture or specific programs to improve retention.

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Climate Change Regulations’ Impact on Supply Chains

Data analytic skills have always been critical in supply chain and logistics roles, but will be key in ensuring that the supply chain becomes more sustainable.

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Rock Stars Make the Supply Chain Village a Better Place

It’s so important to recognize, honor and celebrate the achievements of the industry's supply chain heroes because they’re the ones that despite the disruptions and attacks, persevere.

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5 Steps to Rewarding Your Best Drivers

Happy drivers that feel appreciated on average stay with their companies longer, are more efficient in their daily jobs and demonstrate more commitment and ownership towards their tasks.

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Slow Job Growth in CPG Sector Fails to Make Significant Gains

Although the CPG industry added 6,400 jobs in October, it did little to close the gap on the nearly 140,000 job openings.

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IFDA Urges Biden Administration to Work With Food Supply Chains to Relieve Pressure

Reps from agriculture, foodservice, trucking, warehousing, manufacturing, retail, construction, energy and other key supply chain stakeholders call on the Biden Administration to work with the food industry to address the immense supply chain challenges.

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Labor Shortage is More About Onboarding Than Hiring

The labor shortage isn't just about people applying for a supply chain role. It’s also just as much about those people who walk out the door shortly after starting the job.

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10 Ways a Mobile Productivity Tool Maximizes Open Enrollment Participation for Frontline Workers

Here are 10 ways a mobile productivity tool can maximize participation for your most successful open enrollment yet.

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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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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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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.