Labor

Understanding organized labor’s impact on our supply chain

Thursday, October 17, 2024 · University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute A long-term U.S. port strike may have been adverted, but another deadline looms in January. Don Maier from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, explains the impact organized labor has on the supply chain.

Port strike ends, but issues remain

Friday, October 4, 2024 · Jeff Berman Labor peace is now restored for 36 United States-based East and Gulf Coast ports following a brief but heightened period of uncertainty after the two sides reached a tentative agreement.

Assessing the potential of a port strike

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Brian Straight Businesses may already be adjusting their supply chains in anticipation of a potential port strike that could idle 36 ports.

Canada Industrial Relations Board orders binding arbitration, halting potential rail strike

Monday, August 26, 2024 · SCMR Staff Montreal-based Class I railroad carrier CN said on Saturday that it received an offer from the Canada Industrial Relations Board, which called for imposing binding arbitration between CN and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference.

Navigating uncharted waters for competitive advantage

Monday, March 4, 2024 · Chris Brumitt Strategies for weaponizing supply chain/network management capabilities in uncertain times.

The Rebound Podcast: The roadmap to future-ready your workforce.

Thursday, March 30, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock Digitalizing the business is only step one in a digital transformation. The next step is upskilling the workforce for the digital supply chain.

This year, focus on supply chain staffing

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 · Marisa Brown, Senior Principal Research Lead, Supply Chain, APQC People are central to overcoming supply chain obstacles in 2023.

A better model for the palm oil supply chain

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 · Sungyun Ryoo, Maanasa Shivkumar, Sophia Sackleh, Tim Maguire, Uloma Ezeogu, Mae Gleeson This highly prized commodity is making improvements to its value chain from improved sustainability to labor requirements.

Talking Supply Chain: Reshoring, nearshoring, global labor rates and more.

Saturday, December 17, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock On this episode, we catch up with Rosemary Coates, host of the Frictionless podcast, and an expert on global supply chain management. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Keys to Embracing “Blue Collar” Labor Market Challenges

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 · NOTS Logistics Amid this labor-market shift, the term “blue collar” is itself evolving.

Women in operations

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 · SCMR Staff Six company-level strategies for advancing gender diversity.

Expect near-record volume at ports this month

Thursday, June 9, 2022 · SCMR Staff National Retail Federation says the wild card during a busy summer will be expiration of the current labor contract at West Coast ports on July 1.

Welcome to the new floor for supply chains

Thursday, April 28, 2022 · Michael J. Gravier Those expecting supply chains to go back to what they once were are sure to be disappointed.

DHL report addresses the intersection of technology and workers’ roles in the future

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 · Jeff Berman The report, entitled “Future of Work in Logistics,” was based on feedback from more than 7,000 logistics and supply chain professionals, focusing on the reality of the workforce, the opportunities and challenges faced and what organizations will need to attract, retain,…

A Better Way to Fulfill eCommerce Orders - 3X Throughput Using Less Labor

Friday, January 21, 2022 · Admin Discover how eCommerce leaders are using Robotic Automation to increase capacity and meet escalating consumer expectations despite labor shortages.