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Prioritising Automation to Mitigate Workforce Shortages

Logistics Business Magazine

Descartes Systems Group has released findings from its study What Are Companies Doing to Survive the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge? To help drive productivity gains for labor workers, the top technology choices in the study were delivery route optimization (54%) and driver mobile productivity (45%) solutions.

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The Growing Skills Gap & How Vocational Training Can Help to Shrink It

GlobalTranz

More manufacturers are turning toward vocational training and apprenticeship programs to help close the skills gap. However, some manufacturers will continue to avoid vocational programs in the interim, but they should consider the following ways vocational training will be a major player in addressing the growing skills gap. .

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Big Changes at the Port with Lauren Beagen

The Logistics of Logistics

Beagen received a Bachelor’s degree in International Political Science and International Studies from Hope College, a Master of Marine Affairs degree from the University of Rhode Island, and a Juris Doctorate from Roger Williams University School of Law. About The Maritime Professor. The Maritime Professor??

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Penske Logistics to Participate in CSCMP Webinar to Discuss Third-Party Logistics Study

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Logistics senior vice president of global sales Joe Carlier will join a panel of experts in a May 21 webinar hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) on the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study. The publication, available at no cost at www.3PLStudy.com Please click here to register.

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Building AI to Unlearn Bias in Recruiting

Research shows that the hiring process is biased and unfair. While we have made progress to solve this, it’s potentially at risk due to advancements in AI technology. This eBook covers these issues & shows you how AI can ensure workplace diversity.

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Online Learning is Growing Exponentially—And it’s Here to Stay

Logistics Bureau

Big business from about 2011 onwards started realising the value of adding e-learning to staff training programmes. Corporate training is now a $200 billion USD industry, with e-learning taking up more than half of this amount. Online learning enables students to hold down part-time or full-time jobs while they study.

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ERP Resellers: 4 Factors to Consider When Evaluating Vendors

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Delve into industry reviews, customer testimonials, retention rates and case studies to gauge their reputation. Is it available as both a cloud and on-premise solution? Moreover, a stellar reputation in the market speaks volumes about the company’s commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and ethical business practices.

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