Is a Supply Chain MBA a good decision for your career?
As always, depends on who you ask and what exactly you want.
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.
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.
Supply chain workforce retention is based on hiring for careers, not just jobs
Supply chain workers are tired of jobs: they want careers, instead.
An aging workforce is bound to force companies into digitalization in 2023
A recent study arranged by Verdant - a London-based firm - has resulted in the conclusion that industrial firms are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) as the labor force continues to become harder to fill.
2023 changes to consider for your employee’s health and wellness
The new year is approaching fast, and employers need to be considering a number of changes that are occurring over the next year that could have a significant impact on their employee’s well-being.
Supply chain industry is home to America’s most dangerous jobs
Government data recently listed the profession of logging as the most dangerous job in America due to challenging working conditions and potential safety issues in terms of blunt force trauma
Excelling in a supply chain career can reap many rewards
A supply chain career involves working in the field of managing and coordinating the movement of goods, services, and information from the point of origin to the point of consumption.
Trucking recruitment normalizes after wild pandemic era
According to the American Trucking Association, the estimated professional driver shortage has decreased to 78,000 as of October as compared to the number of 80,000 in 2021.
Amazon is focusing on rewarding its workforce during the holiday season
The massive retailer often is the victim of bad press, but it seems that Amazon would only be hurt by having an unhappy workforce during the busiest time of year - the holidays.
Amazon or otherwise, DC jobs are typically challenging positions
While the troubles and frustrations of Amazon warehouse workers are often highlighted in the headlines, a challenging distribution center job is an industry norm.
Inflation and hiring are head-to-head, and hiring is winning
Despite stubbornly-high inflation and slowing economic woes, the economy has added 263,000 jobs and kept the unemployment rate at a low 3.7%.
Many transport and logistics businesses grew during the 2020-2021 lockdowns
Career opportunities may be the silver lining found in the frustrations over the past several years - with the industry expanding with new roles, such as marketing, sales, and technology.
Indian operations are laid off amid Amazon global cuts
Regardless of India being one of the most crucial markets of growth, Amazon’s Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy’s cost-cutting campaign is making its mark on the country.
Will 2023 employment in the logistics sector plummet?
The global economic slowdown is signaling… yes.
Employees should be treated with the same care as your customers
Companies understand that by delivering the “ideal” product or service to their customers, their customers will keep coming back.
Sourcing quality applicants in the cold food and beverage supply chain isn’t easy
Food manufacturing has witnessed a 7.8% increase in jobs added from August to September of this year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Military employees can teach critical principles to manufacturing companies
Manufacturing companies can absorb a lot of valuable knowledge from military employees.
