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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
Fleet Management
Women in Supply Chain: Trailer Bridge's Amanda Richterkraft Talks Building a Career in Logistics
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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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Worker Safety
Frontline Workers Have Greater Mental Health Needs, Yet Less Likely to Seek Help
Despite having more demanding roles tied to a higher degree of stress, frontline workers are less aware of employer mental wellbeing benefits.
Fleet Management
Women in Supply Chain: Trailer Bridge's Becky Simon's Heart of Service
Becky Simon, employee engagement and training specialist at Trailer Bridge and one of the 2023 Women in Supply Chain award winners, talks mentorship.
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.
Training/Onboarding
49% of Supply Chain Organizations Have Formal DEI Objectives: Gartner Study
Nearly half of supply chain organizations have formal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) objectives with specific targets on management scorecards, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc.
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.
Emerging Technologies
Top 5 Articles of the Year: 2023
Thank you for your continued readership in 2023. Here are the Top 5 most viewed articles from the year.
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.
AI/AR
Proprietary AI Engine to Better Manage Worksite Safety
InsightAI is a proprietary generative AI engine that uses AI to analyze data sets to classify and extract information based on identified patterns and themes.
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
#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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Cold Storage
Safety Culture: A New Approach to Warehouse Safety in Cold Storage
To ensure the well-being of employees, customer brand reputation, company assets and operating environments, companies need a true “safety culture.”
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.
Training/Onboarding
Scenario-Based Training to Help Combat Warehouse and Truck Theft
Implementing robust and continuous training will empower frontline workers to play an active role in responding and preventing warehouse and truck theft.