By Bridget McCrea ·
June 6, 2019
Labor management systems continue their transition from engineered labor standard software systems to valuable tools that help shippers achieve their labor optimization goals.
By Joy Duce and Gregg Hague ·
May 29, 2019
When it comes to labor, a booming economy has placed new pressures on warehouse operations
By MMH Staff ·
May 7, 2019
Controlling equipment access increases visibility into employee and equipment activities, produces records and safety statistics, and elevates overall facility productivity.
WHITE PAPER
By LM Staff ·
May 7, 2019
The driver shortage is causing serious concerns across the industry. But the solution is not just to add more drivers.
By MMH Staff ·
March 21, 2019
Survey explored 'bring your own device' policies and their role in helping employers create a more productive, engaged, and loyal workforce.
By Patrick Burnson ·
March 6, 2019
Oxford Economics has predicted that the amount of Baby Boomers in the global workforce would drop 9 percent between 2015 and 2020, from 31 percent in 2015 to 22 percent in 2020. Since then, a record 70 million baby boomers have retired. This has created a daunting new challenge for manufacturers — with similar implications for supply chain managers.
WEBCAST
By LM Staff ·
February 14, 2019
Join logistics industry expert Robert O’Dwyer and technical consultant Shawn O’Brien as they discuss how top companies are developing strategies to do more with less, and identifying technology solutions that will enable managers to overcome their skills gaps. This webinar illustrates how top companies are developing strategies to do more with less and identifying technology solutions that will enable managers to overcome their skills gaps.
By Gary Forger, Contributing Editor ·
February 11, 2019
From the labor market to pressure on productivity levels, DC managers and supervisors are under great pressure to maximize efficiencies. Getting labor management right is a key factor in hitting those imperatives.
By APQC ·
January 23, 2019
APQC and Supply Chain Management Review collected information in December 2018 from 144 supply chain professionals about corporate citizenship activities at their organizations. The following infographic outlines the results they found from that survey.
By Josh Bond ·
November 13, 2018
Materials handling professionals are as committed as ever to advancing the industry— although there is still plenty of room for young faces in this lucrative and fulfilling career.
By Josh Bond ·
November 9, 2018
Materials handling professionals are as committed as ever to advancing the industry— although there is still plenty of room for young faces in this lucrative and fulfilling career.
By DHL Supply Chain ·
October 25, 2018
The holiday season highlights the seriousness of the supply chain talent gap and magnifies its consequences. Failing to attract and retain labor during this critical period reduces an organization’s ability to serve customers and challenge competitors.
By Michael Levans ·
October 10, 2018
This month, editor at large Bridget McCrea uses The Big Picture platform to look at how far women have come in supply chain management. She explores the inroads women are making; re-acquaints us with several of the organizations and networks advocating for the advancement of women in leadership roles.
By Bob Trebilcock ·
September 11, 2018
The future of work, robotics and artificial intelligence were on the first morning’s agenda.
By MMH Staff ·
August 21, 2018
According to the national survey of nearly 16,000 hourly workers, wage corrections, shift preferences and more flexible human resource (HR) policies hold the key to attracting and retaining hourly workers.