Supply Chain Workforce

2026: The age of the AI supply chain

Thursday, November 13, 2025 · Brian Higgins and Lenny LaRocca AI is redefining how global supply chains operate, forcing manufacturers and automakers to strengthen data foundations, upskill their workforce, and adopt new operating models like local-for-local production to compete in 2026 and beyond.

Dole’s Todd Stillwell, Kimberly Galante to deliver Joint Keynote at 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Monday, August 4, 2025 · SCMR Staff Dole executives Todd Stillwell, vice president of supply chain & manufacturing for Dole Packaged Foods, and Kimberly Galante, global head of product development and innovation, will deliver a joint Keynote address at the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference on how the…

Supply chain careers delivering high pay, purpose in a shifting economy

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 · Brian Straight ASCM’s 2025 Salary Report highlights rising compensation, strong job satisfaction, and growing demand for digitally savvy talent in the supply chain workforce.

Embrace resistance for greater success with change management

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 · Lorraine Gavin, principal analyst, Gartner Supply Chain Most companies manage change as a point in time. This approach does not engage and support stakeholders throughout the duration, often resulting in a failed initiative. There is a better way.

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.