Diane Rand

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<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.

A look at the findings of the 19th annual warehouse and DC metrics study, conducted among DC Velocity readers and members of the Warehousing Education and Research Council.

Could targeted community outreach programs be the key to solving the supply chain talent gap?

With Orbcomm’s asset-monitoring and control solutions, truckload carrier Grassmid is now able to monitor both its fleet vehicles and drivers from anywhere through a seamless, comprehensive system.

As the holiday peak shopping season ramps up, it’s important to thank our supply chain workers for all they have done and continue to do to keep our world running.

Warehouse upgrade helps Saudi Arabian pharmaceutical giant double its throughput while providing room to grow.

To ease a warehousing space crunch, distributor Werner Electric tapped Steel King to design an extra-tall storage system for its oversized products. High-rise cantilever racking was a perfect fit.