Diane Rand

As the U.S. birth rate declines, the future of our supply chains hangs in the balance. How will we fill the workforce gap? CSCMP is paving the way with high school supply chain education, but more action is needed. How can we all work together to secure our supply chain future? #SupplyChain #WorkforceShortage #FutureLeaders

Warehouse leaders are keeping a vigilant eye on their operations, closely monitoring their performance and looking for ways to reduce costs and increase innovation in all that they do, according to the Warehousing Education and Research Council’s (WERC) 22nd annual “DC Measures” report.

Retailers and brands today have no shortage of options when it comes to technologies designed to make their operations more efficient. Here are 10 technologies that are expected to influence the retail market this year.

Fueled by a strong economy and low unemployment, logistics salaries resumed their upward trajectory in 2024, rising a whopping 17% over the previous year’s average salary after dipping nearly 4% in 2023. Our 22nd annual Salary Survey also found high levels of job satisfaction among logistics and supply chain professionals.

The airline has significantly expanded its presence, offering belly hold capacity via nonstop services to 12 major Indian cities, and is planning further growth to support the country's trade activities.

Richland Hills, Texas, September 12, 2024. AML, a U.S-based manufacturer of barcode data collection products, announces the launch of its latest Android® product, the StrikerX mobile computer.StrikerX is the evolution of its predecessor, the Striker, but comes equipped with the most powerful process...

What metrics are logistics professionals using to measure their warehouse/DC performance? Our annual survey has some answers.

<p>There’s a workforce revolution going on in our industry today, says supply chain expert and lean operations guru Robert Martichenko. The winners will be companies that create “meaningful employment environments,” where people find purpose in what they do and are treated with dignity and respect. </p>

Shippers and third-party logistics companies overwhelmingly agree that adopting emerging supply chain technologies is critical to their company’s future growth. Here’s a look at what solutions they’re exploring and why.

In MIT Professor Yossi Sheffi’s newest book, readers journey through the evolution of supply chain management while gaining a glimpse into its future.

According to our 20th annual warehouse and DC metrics study, warehouse leaders are doubling down on their efforts to ensure orders are “perfect”—that is, complete, accurate, and delivered on time, in good condition, with the correct documentation.

<p>A look at the results of DC Velocity’s 20th annual Salary Survey.</p>

In a bid to shorten their supply chains, companies are looking to bring manufacturing back to U.S. shores. But are we ready? Rosemary Coates answers that question and more in the last of three interviews on workforce issues.

In the second of our three-part series of interviews on workforce issues, Shekar Natarajan of American Eagle Outfitters talks all things labor: the retailer’s recruiting and retention tactics, how technology has eased the squeeze, and why his company doesn’t really have a talent challenge.

To kick off our three-part series of interviews focusing on today’s labor challenges, we talked to Charlie Saffro of CS Recruiting about hiring and retention—specifically, what works and what’s a waste of time and money. Here’s what she told us.

With continued education, ingenuity, and collaboration, our supply chains may be the key to solving the global plastics crisis, one small step at a time.

When Covid-19 struck, brick-and-mortar retailer Build-A-Bear pivoted, turning its stores into omnichannel microfulfillment centers with the help of Deck Commerce.

The MIT Center for Transportation &amp; Logistics and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals recently conducted a survey to measure companies’ ongoing commitment to supply chain sustainability. Here’s what the study revealed:

Record heat waves are wreaking havoc across the globe. The stage is set for shippers and carriers to step up their carbon-reduction efforts before it’s too late.

Inventory management solution helps Conn’s HomePlus make good on its next-day delivery promise.