Supply Chain Workforce

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.

Overcoming the obstacles at U.S. ports

Friday, July 22, 2022 · Alexander Singer and Yu Amy Xia It’s a task that demands an emphasis on long-term and strategic initiatives.

Gartner ranks top 25 North American supply chain undergraduate programs

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 · SCMR Staff The University of Arkansas defends the pole position with University of Tennessee and University of South Carolina rounding out the top three.

Reshoring job announcements hit record high

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 · SCMR Staff Combined with foreign direct investment job announcements, there were 261,000 reshoring jobs in 2021.

Robotics Medal recognizes wide-ranging impact of female researchers

Monday, May 23, 2022 · SCMR Staff Given by MassRobotics, this first major prize of its kind is hoped to inspire and encourage women in robotics.

Update on women in supply chain roles

Thursday, May 19, 2022 · SCMR Staff Gartner survey shows increase in women holding C-level positions but a slight decrease in VP-level roles.

New research identifies best supply chain management practices

Friday, April 29, 2022 · SCMR Staff Researchers at the University of Tennessee say operational and process skills along with relationship and communication skills figure prominently in supply chain performance.

The Coca-Cola Company pledges $1 million to put more Georgia commercial truck drivers on the road

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 · SCMR Staff Donation to the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation to benefit the Commercial Truck Driving Program.

Time to celebrate women in supply chain

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 · Rosemary Coates Recognize the growth of women in supply chain, and the potential for even more high-profile roles on this International Women's Day.

ATA signs registered apprenticeship agreement with U.S. Department of Labor

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 · SCMR Staff Long-sought recognition will provide major boost to trucking’s workforce development efforts.