Supply Chain Workforce

Project-Based Learning Moves the Classroom Into the Real World

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 · Brian Straight Project-based learning is taking off at the university level, giving supply chain graduate students real-world experience to pair with theory-based instruction.

Survey shows 85% of supply chain professionals plan to increase technology use to support workforce

Friday, April 28, 2023 · SCMR Staff Ivanti Wavelink says more than half of respondents plan to increase technology by up to 30% in the next year.

Gartner announces supply chain award winners

Thursday, February 16, 2023 · SCMR Staff Microsoft wins top award for supply chain breakthrough of the year.

First, Biden talked about global supply chains

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 · Rosemary Coates Then he talked about Made in America and transportation infrastructure in his State of the Union. That’s when I tuned in fully.

Cleo releases its first supply chain jobs report

Monday, December 19, 2022 · SCMR Staff The top takeaway is that roles remain highly manual when digitalizing should be the norm.

Three focus areas to attract and retain frontline talent

Friday, December 16, 2022 · Dana Stiffler Flexibility, well-being support and competitive pay are the keys to the kingdom in 2023.

AFS Logistics launches scholarship program for students pursuing logistics careers

Monday, November 7, 2022 · SCMR Staff The 3PL wants to cultivate talent and expand opportunities for aspiring young professionals in company’s home state of Louisiana.

MassRobotics opens applications for third Jumpstart Fellowship program

Thursday, November 3, 2022 · SCMR Staff It provides opportunities for Massachusetts high school girls to learn about careers in robotics.

Finally, something we can all agree on

Thursday, October 27, 2022 · SCMR Staff Well, almost everyone. A Skill Dynamics survey says 99% of senior supply chain professionals express concern over the consequences of high employee turnover.

MHS/Fortna hires Jim Hilderhoff

Monday, October 3, 2022 · SCMR Staff The new senior vice president will be responsible for the company’s distribution and fulfillment business.

DHL Supply Chain names Dennis Lutwen President, Consumer

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 · SCMR Staff He succeeds Franklin Littleton who retired after a nearly 30-year career with the company.

Freight truck drivers not driving max hours

Monday, August 15, 2022 · SCMR Staff More than 70% say rising fuel costs and stagnant wages are major factors.

The Association for Supply Chain Management launches new supply chain planning certificate

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 · SCMR Staff The essential educational program offers critical supply chain planning knowledge.

Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation announces 2022 class of Hall of Fame inductees

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 · SCMR Staff The induction ceremony is set for mid-October.

Logistics employment: What is happening?

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 · Jason Miller, Zac Rogers, and Dale Rogers As supply chains adapt to the new realities and employees continue to jump around to new opportunities, the job of a supply chain manager will continue to be more difficult.