Covid-19 significantly impacted staff culture in the supply chain
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on supply chain staff culture. Many supply chain staff have had to adapt to working from home or remote locations due to lockdowns and social distancing measures. COVID-19 has also led to increased collaboration and teamwork among supply chain staff. As they navigate the challenges of the pandemic, they may need to work more closely with colleagues in different departments or organizations to find solutions. However, the pandemic has created increased stress and anxiety for many supply chain staff. They may be working longer hours or dealing with more complex supply chain issues due to disruptions caused by the pandemic.
Check out today’s featured article from Supply Chain Management Review to read about the impact of the pandemic on supply chain staff culture. Could agility, resilience, and collaboration be born of adversity?
Featured Article:
Survey highlights impact of Covid on supply chain staff culture | Supply Chain Management Review
“Increased focus on agility, resilience and collaboration dominate as does the difficulty of finding people with these new, essential skills.”
Safety & Strategies💡
Cybercrime can be prevented in the supply chain, if you keep an eye out for it
Cybersecurity is an increasingly important issue in the supply chain, as companies are increasingly reliant on digital systems to manage their operations. Regular security audits can help companies identify vulnerabilities in their digital systems and take steps to address them. Implementing strong password policies, such as requiring complex passwords and regular password changes, can help prevent unauthorized access to digital systems. Additionally, multi-factor authentication, which requires users to provide multiple forms of identification, can also help to prevent unauthorized access to digital systems.
Educating employees about cybersecurity best practices, such as avoiding phishing scams and keeping software up to date, can help to reduce the risk of cyber attacks. Encryption can also help to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access or theft. Supply chain companies should monitor the cybersecurity practices of their third-party suppliers and require them to adhere to the same cybersecurity standards as their own organization. Supply chain companies should also have a plan in place for responding to cyber incidents, including procedures for reporting and containing the incident.
Safety & Driver Issues 🚛
Daylight Savings Time can bring out drowsy driving in truckers
Truckers, like many people, can suffer from drowsy driving during daylight savings time due to the shift in time, which can disrupt their sleep schedule and circadian rhythm. Loss of sleep, increased daylight, and irregular schedules are all components of the risks when regions lose an hour. All of these factors can contribute to drowsy driving, which is a leading cause of truck accidents.
To combat drowsy driving during daylight savings time, truckers should prioritize getting enough rest, practice good sleep hygiene, and be aware of the signs of fatigue while on the road. Employers can also support their drivers by providing training on sleep hygiene and scheduling routes to allow for adequate rest periods.
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The Workday Dash is an aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for November 28, 2024, from iLevel Logistics Inc.