Labor Management

Port strike ends, but issues remain

Friday, October 4, 2024 · Jeff Berman Labor peace is now restored for 36 United States-based East and Gulf Coast ports following a brief but heightened period of uncertainty after the two sides reached a tentative agreement.

Keys to Embracing “Blue Collar” Labor Market Challenges

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 · NOTS Logistics Amid this labor-market shift, the term “blue collar” is itself evolving.

Exploring Solutions to Tackle Truck Driver Wait Times

Thursday, June 16, 2022 · C3 Solutions The Carrier, the Shipper, the Solutions Provider, and the Data Expert will come together to share their experiences and insights while answering Dooner's tough questions on why the supply chain is still in crisis mode.

Would you apply to your own job posting?

Monday, May 2, 2022 · Vojtěch Klézl and Jan Vašek Too many job postings by procurement organizations get off on the wrong foot with inaccurate and even misleading information. Here are some tips on reducing common obstacles to finding the right people in a tight labor market.

DHL report addresses the intersection of technology and workers’ roles in the future

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 · Jeff Berman The report, entitled “Future of Work in Logistics,” was based on feedback from more than 7,000 logistics and supply chain professionals, focusing on the reality of the workforce, the opportunities and challenges faced and what organizations will need to attract, retain,…

Using advanced analytics to turn attrition into retention

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 · Doug Mehl, Azaz Faruki and Joseph Ehinger Advances in ML and other technologies are creating possibilities few companies have fully considered, including the power to turn employee attrition into retention.

Do You Connect with Your Workers?

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 · Michael Gravier It seems obvious that getting 80%, 90%, or more of your workers engaged at a higher level would result in better performance outcomes, yet many leaders are still trying to crack the code.

Become the Supply Chain GOAT

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 · Stanley E. Fawcett, A. Michael Knemeyer, Amydee M. Fawcett and Sebastian Brockhaus Bill Russell’s winning formula for building one of the greatest teams of all time was team ego.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water…

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 · Matthew Lekstutis, Tony Gray and Rich Sherman If companies act quickly, supply chain management can leverage experience-centric employment strategies to capitalize on these shifts and to create sustainable human resources advantages.

The lure of “earned preferential treatment”

Monday, March 1, 2021 · Steven A. Melnyk, Chris Peters, Tobias Schoenherr and Jason Miller EPT is viewed as the reward for being a good customer. But what does it mean, and how do you achieve it for lasting results and competitive advantage?

After the Corona Virus Dust Settles

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 · Gary A. Smith Fundamental changes for the supply chain in a post-COVID world.

Finding the Best Route: A Long-Term Strategy for Top Transportation Talent

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 · Jim Monkmeyer, President, Transportation, DHL Supply Chain, North America The skilled labor and driver shortage is a long-term challenge facing the entire logistics industry. That’s why it’s critical to successfully attract, retain and advance top talent.

It’s Time to Take Recruiting Digital

Monday, July 20, 2020 · Tim Sprosty DHL Supply Chain shows that digitalization can strengthen your supply chain and logistics recruiting for the future

Infographic: Current state of working from home in 2020

Monday, June 8, 2020 · APQC APQC and Supply Chain Management Review collected information from 294 supply chain professionals in May 2020 specifically about the state of working from home for people in supply chain roles before, during, and after the COVID-19 global pandemic.

APQC Infographic: Keys to change management in supply management

Friday, March 6, 2020 · APQC Both internal and external factors have accelerated change in supply chains, and as a result, many supply chain organizations are undergoing a digital transformation.