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Women in Supply Chain: ALOM's Lisa Dolan Challenges Conferences to Make a Stage for Diverse Panelists
Lisa Dolan, VP of supply chain strategy for ALOM, served as Supply & Demand Chain Executive's overall Pros to Know winner in 2019. Since then, she continues to challenge organizations to step up and host more diverse panelists.
Last-Mile
Understanding the Realities of Driver Shortages in Logistics
Hiring
Workforce Initiative to Combat Labor Shortages in Food & Beverage Industry
Hiring
Alexis Asks: Balancing Gender Diversity
AI/AR
Purpose-Built AI Helps Futureproof CPG Manufacturing: Study
Webinars
International Women’s Day: What Does Self-Advocacy Look Like to You?
March 8, 2024
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Risk/Compliance
Mitigating Supply Chains: More Than Just Table-Stakes
Not being able to see ahead and predict and plan accordingly is what sometimes plagues many of today’s supply chain companies. Here’s why mitigating supply chain threats is of utmost importance heading into 2024.
Software Solutions
Nominations Open for 2024 Top Supply Chain Projects Award
This award profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain. Submissions close March 29.
Last-Mile
The Future Outlook of Last-Mile in Grocery
Today, optimization technology, delivery options and software are growing and holding firm as pivotal pieces in the last-mile of grocery. Find out what types of technology are on the rise for last-mile delivery in grocery.
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Retention
Frontline Workers Express Concern Over Raises, Equipment Reliability, Mental Health: Study
Increased concerns about "pay" and "equipment reliability" reflect the evolving priorities and challenges faced by drivers, according to survey results presented by WorkHound.
Emerging Technologies
Manifesting a Bigger, Bolder Space for Supply Chain
The 2024 Manifest Las Vegas event proved again to be a space where big ideas prosper in big ways.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Automation
How Robots Create Safer Workplace for Warehouse Employees
In short, robots can make warehouses safer and more interesting places for humans to work. Human employees feel more fulfilled, they’re less likely to leave, and warehouse owners don’t need to spend money or time rehiring and retraining.
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.
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.
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.
Supply Chain Education
LAST CALL: Submissions Close Friday, July 14 for Women in Supply Chain Award
This award honors female supply chain leaders and executives. NEW THIS YEAR, this award is now ALSO open to Food Logistics' readers as well. Submissions close July 14.