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ASCM 2024 Salary and Career Report Sees Salary Increases
The annual report found that supply chain professionals continue to benefit from a solid job market, reflected in another year of significant salary increases.
Supply Chain Education
Next Generation Workers: The Future of Supply Chain Careers
Retention
How Gratitude Boosts Employee Loyalty in Supply Chain: Alexis Asks
Supply Chain Education
DeepHow Introduces Smart AI Quizzing for Skilled Workforce Training
E-Commerce Solutions
Amazon Business Launches New Immersive Educational Hub
Mentorship Programs
Pros to Know: ALOM's Hannah Kain Blazes Path for Women in Supply Chain
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Automation
The Resurgence of RFID: Alexis Asks
As technology continues to evolve, RFID is poised to develop into a synonymous player in the game of inventory management.
Mentorship Programs
Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award
This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!
Webinars
SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain
June 4, 2024
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Register now to hear from experts from McKinsey Co., FTR Transportation Intelligence, NetStock and Trailer Bridge talk all things transportation, company culture, Generative AI and more.
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Professional Development
Implementing Gender Balance in Supply Chain Management
The journey towards gender balance in supply chain management is not just about reaching quotas, it's about embracing diversity as a strategic advantage for all.
Software & Technology
Women in Supply Chain: Manifest's Pam Simon Talks Embracing the Supply Chain Journey
Pam Simon, conference chair and EVP of programming for Manifest, hosted by Connectiv, named one of our 2023 Women in Supply Chain award winners, talks relationships, work-life balance and embracing the journey.
Manufacturing
Ulta Beauty's Jennifer Kobus Keynote Speaker for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Forum
Jennifer Kobus, SVP, supply chain planning and operations for Ulta Beauty, will serve as Keynote Speaker for this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum.
Manufacturing
CEO’s Economic Confidence Continues Upward Trajectory
This quarter marks four consecutive quarters of increased confidence, signaling sustained growth in economic optimism.
Hiring
Can AI Tech Attract Gen Z to a Logistics Career?
There is hope to make careers in the warehouse a strong fit for Gen Z, but companies must act soon and embracing better technology for their workers should be their first step.
Retention
Investing in Workforce is Key to Supply Chain Success
Investing in the workforce is more important now than ever before, according to data revealed by LHH.
Retention
Report Finds Frontline Logistics Employees Feel Undervalued
The report finds that, despite more than 60% of logistics workers considering their roles long-term career commitments, 40% of workers have considered leaving their job in the past year due to low pay and feeling undervalued.
Women in Supply Chain
Women in Supply Chain: Manifest's Katie Date Talks Bringing Together Women in Supply Chain
Katie Date, SVP of industry relations and strategic initiatives at Manifest: The Future of Logistics, was the keynote speaker at Food Logistics' and Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2023 Women in Supply Chain Forum.
Mentorship Programs
Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award
This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!
Supply Chain Education
The Untapped Potential of Logistics as a Diverse Spend Source
Supplier diversity is here to stay but there are challenges that lie ahead to make sure the transportation and logistics industry is set up for success with these programs.
Mentorship Programs
Shattering Glass Ceilings at This Year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum
Registration is open for this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum, scheduled for Nov. 12-13 in Atlanta.
Mentorship Programs
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.
Mentorship Programs
Pros to Know: Let's Talk Supply Chain's Sarah Barnes-Humphrey Details Supply Chain Opportunities for Under-Served Voices
Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, founder of Let’s Talk Supply Chain, was named one of our Lifetime Achievement award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award.
Training/Onboarding
ServiceNow Acquires 4Industry and EY Smart Daily Management Application to Drive Innovation for Connected Workers
ServiceNow announced plans to acquire 4Industry and Smart Daily Management, a connected digital worker application from EY.
Training/Onboarding
CDL Tuition Subsidies to Run Out; Get Those CDL Licenses Now
FleetForce Truck Driver Training is calling on individuals interested in career opportunities in the supply chain, logistics, and transportation sectors to obtain a CDL license before state funding expires.
Hiring
Inspiring Inclusion: Empowering Women in the Tech World
In the future, expect to see more women who have diverted into the tech industry accelerate as more people choose to specialize in this industry.
Training/Onboarding
Alexis Asks: Balancing Gender Diversity
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. In logistics, fostering gender diversity is crucial to create a more inclusive and innovative supply chain.
Retention
Helping Women-Owned Businesses Thrive in the Global Economy
To reap the full benefits of supplier diversity and help women-owned businesses thrive within the world of procurement, we must focus on the right access, data, technology and overall approach.
Webinars
International Women’s Day: What Does Self-Advocacy Look Like to You?
March 8, 2024
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In honor of International Women's Day, we sit down with Bindiya Vakil, CEO & Co-Founder of Resilinc, to talk self-advocacy and promoting female leadership in the supply chain.
Training/Onboarding
Women in Supply Chain: Trailer Bridge's Amanda Richterkraft Talks Building a Career in Logistics
Amanda Richterkraft, logistics sales ops team lead for Trailer Bridge and one of the 2023 Women in Supply Chain award winners, talks building a career in logistics.
Manufacturing
Women Are More Likely to Find Career Satisfaction in Manufacturing
An overwhelming majority (79%) of women say they are satisfied with the progress they’ve made in the manufacturing industry over the last five years, up significantly from 62% in 2020.
AI/AR
Navigating Leadership During the AI Revolution
As AI continues to revolutionize the supply chain industry, leaders must adapt and integrate these technologies to stay competitive.
Retention
Top Retention Strategies for Warehousing Revealed in New Survey
Seventy-one percent of workers show high motivation for continuous learning at work, with an impressive 86% of logistics and warehouse managers sharing the same level of enthusiasm.
Retention
Alexis Asks: Upskilling the Supply Chain
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. Investments in upskilling ensure the workforce is well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to the innovations of tomorrow.
Hiring
Driving the Demand for Transportation Talent
Here are some effective hiring and retention tactics that hiring managers can adopt in order to secure a competitive advantage in attaining their drivers.
Training/Onboarding
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.
Mentorship Programs
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.
Training/Onboarding
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.
Retention
Gamified Workplaces Entice Warehouse Workers
According to insights from Lucas Systems, 84% of workers said they were more likely to stay with a company that developed workplace competitions around their day-to-day tasks.