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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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3 Questions from Your Future Supply Chain Talent

Logistics Viewpoints

It’s graduation season, so the hunt for critical supply chain talent is more vigorous than ever. We may be known for ensuring we can make and move “stuff,” but ultimately supply chains are human. So as you prepare to onboard new supply chain talent, are you ready to answer the questions they will have?

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Small Manufacturers Play Critical Role in Securing the Supply Chain

Material Handling and Logistics

The survey was conducted by ISACA and the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) in August 2018, captured responses from 167 participants from across ISACA, DMDII and Manufacturing Extension Partnership stakeholders. Three-quarters of U.S. manufacturing firms have fewer than 20 employees and 98% have fewer than 500.

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Manufacturers’ Digital Supply Chain Expectations Outpace Reality

Material Handling and Logistics

While companies are increasingly aware of the benefits of digital supply networks (DSNs), many remain in the early phases of adoption, according to a new study conducted by Deloitte and the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI). Speed is a primary consideration among manufacturing organizations surveyed.

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Study raises hopes for increasing digitalisation

Logistics Business Magazine

76% of the 121 surveyed specialists and executives find in-plant transport jobs relevant or very relevant to the overall success of the company,” says Torsten Inkmann, Director of Industrial Logistics at INFORM. of the surveyed companies. Nevertheless, the study shows that many digitisation projects are still in their infancy.

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3 things supply chain leaders can do to leverage talent for the digital supply chain

AIMMS

AIMMS has been active in the supply chain space for over 28 years. A s the most experienced supply chain professionals retire , CSCMP estimates that as many as 3.5 The competition for talent is tough, as “ demand for supply chain professionals is estimated to exceed supply by a ratio of six to one.

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Young Professionals Look to Make a Difference, Pursue Meaningful Careers in Supply Chain

Penske Move Ahead

Young professionals are seeking out roles in the supply chain to help make a difference, take advantage of a variety of opportunities, and experience the fast pace and challenges of keeping supply chains running on time.