Supply chain leaders should consider offering “grace” to foster a better work environment
Offering grace is a key leadership quality that can have a significant impact on the success of a supply chain.
Labor unionization efforts are growing
Under the extremely pro-union Biden Administration, the number of Americans that approved of labor unions has sky-rocketed to 71%, according to a recent Gallup poll.
UPS union warns of 2023 summer strike if contract agreement isn’t reached by July 31
Approximately 350,000 unionized UPS workers could possibly go on strike this summer if a new contract isn’t agreed upon by the end of July.
The packaging industry is struggling with personnel challenges
Why is the packaging industry specifically affected by labor constraints and a high turnover rate?
Maersk North America is leaning into the electric trend
Maersk North America provides a range of shipping and logistics services to customers, including ocean transportation, intermodal transport, and supply chain management solutions.
Employee “peace of mind” is crucial for manufacturing operations retention
Employee peace of mind is a necessity in the manufacturing sector these days if you don’t want your company to look like a revolving door.
Companies can pivot to avoid future supply chain issues due to Covid-19
Diversifying supplier and production bases can help to reduce the risk of disruptions caused by the pandemic in a single location.
OSHA issues citations on three more Amazon fulfillment centers
Many Amazon DC workers have cited dangerous working conditions as a reason for unionizing and one DC in Staten Island, New York was successful.
Robotics need a proper human labor management system to operate effectively
Robots and humans - we need to work together. Robotics need a proper human labor management system to operate effectively in the supply chain logistics industry for a number of reasons.
Tencent is still banking on Tesla, despite Musk’s Twitter controversies
Tencent is a Chinese multinational conglomerate holding company founded in 1998, with a diverse range of businesses, including internet-related services and products, entertainment, artificial intelligence, and technology.
Warehouse workers can benefit from mobile tech, both operationally and mentally
Handheld technology, such as mobile devices or warehouse management systems, can provide a number of benefits for warehouse workers.
Is a Supply Chain MBA a good decision for your career?
As always, depends on who you ask and what exactly you want.
Zaxby’s boneless wings need a CSCO, too
The fast food chain headquartered in Georgia recently welcomed Carl Mount to the fray as the new chief supply chain officer for the company.
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index is dropping
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is a non-profit organization that represents small and independent business owners.
Logistics provider Flexport laying off 20% of company workforce
Blame the waning shipping demand.
2023 workers want more control over their schedules
According to recent Gartner research, employees are tired of being forced back into in-person workplaces after 2-3 years of being able to have more control over their work lives at home.
FTC takes aim at non-compete agreements in US workforce
Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan announced that the FTC is asking the public to comment on a newly proposed rule that would effectively ban noncompete clauses from employment agreements.
Companies shouldn’t sleep on demand planning
Demand planning is the process of forecasting the demand for a product or service in the future.
Manufacturing sector needs to change to attract Gen Z workers
Currently, the median age of workers in the manufacturing sector is 44 years old.
To become an award-winning workplace, it takes more than a “positive environment”
here is no one-size-fits-all answer to what it takes to become an award-winning workplace, as the specific factors that contribute to a positive work environment can vary depending on the industry, the size of the organization, and the needs and expectations of the workforce.