Despite ramped-up recruiting efforts, this number is expected to triple by 2026. But to effectively grapple with their operations to make them faster and better, companies will have to be committed to streamlining their processes — from sourcing, to loading, to manpower utilization and more. Transportation is one of the world's largest industries and deeply influences how efficiently global supply chains are able to run. MORE

This cannabinoid is a highly sought after derivative of the cannabis plant and its abbreviated version — CBD — is short for ‘cannabidiol’ Source: Statista. million by 2026, growing at a 58% CAGR between 2019 and 2026. MORE

billion in 2018 and this is expected to reach $15.21billion by 2026- this shows a CAGR growth rate of 9.5% from 2019 to 2026. Single-source of up-to-date processing data. MOM Software can help plant managers maintain a single unique source of critical engineering data. What is Manufacturing Operations Management? MORE

Despite ramped-up recruiting efforts, this number is expected to triple by 2026. But to effectively grapple with their operations to make them faster and better, companies will have to be committed to streamlining their processes — from sourcing, to loading, to manpower utilization and more. Transportation is one of the world's largest industries and deeply influences how efficiently global supply chains are able to run. MORE

billion in 2018 and this is expected to reach $15.21billion by 2026- this shows a CAGR growth rate of 9.5% from 2019 to 2026. Single-source of up-to-date processing data. MOM Software can help plant managers maintain a single unique source of critical engineering data. What is Manufacturing Operations Management? MORE

over 2010 (Source: US Commerce Department). In May 2018 unemployment dropped to 3.8% (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics), with the addition of 223,000 new jobs. Source: US Commerce Department, Internet Retailer, USPS, Tompkins International. MORE

By 2026 Generation Z will overtake Millenials to become the largest consumer population (1). Really care deeply about where and how you source. Some retailers ethical sourcing teams do a great job of auditing, checking and on-boarding suppliers to meet ethical standards, using portals to communicate information and procedures, but tracking raw materials origins is more of a challenge.? Sources. MORE

1] Electric vehicle driven demand for lithium-ion battery raw materials such as cobalt and copper is expected to increase 10x by 2026. [2]. Image source: “Electric Vehicle Outlook 2018 | Bloomberg New Energy Finance.” 3] The search for more raw materials has led suppliers to source irresponsibly from unstable emerging markets. Image source: ResearchGate. Image source: ResearchGate. Kevin Popper, Julia Navarro, Amelia Lanfrankie, and Felipe Caro. MORE

Trucking industry experts predict that by 2026, the current shortage of about 60,000 drivers will triple unless something changes. Sources: [link]. The DRIVE-Safe Act: What You Need to Know. In March 2018 lawmakers proposed HR5358 , known as the DRIVE-Safe Act, to Congress. Should it pass into law, this act would result in monumental changes to the trucking industry. MORE

It is forecasted that by 2026, demand will mainly be linked to the rise in clean energy technology, in particular for neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets –– critical components for electric and hybrid vehicles as well as wind turbines. Awards the right to create credits to ‘Source Mine’. MORE

By 2026 Generation Z will overtake Millenials to become the largest consumer population (1). Really care deeply about where and how you source. Some retailers ethical sourcing teams do a great job of auditing, checking and on-boarding suppliers to meet ethical standards, using portals to communicate information and procedures, but tracking raw materials origins is more of a challenge.? Sources. MORE

The Institute for Human Rights in Business ihrb.org has set a goal to eradicate worker fees by 2026, through the “employer pays” initiative. During the second morning panel EcoVadis’ Michael Smith discussed multi-faceted approach, and provoked lots of note-taking when the 360° watch feature (part of our multi-source news and stakeholder monitoring aspect of our Methodology ) was mentioned. MORE

The shortage of workers is causing companies to look at non-traditional sources, including individual with a criminal record. The American Trucking Association expect a shortage of roughly 70,000 truck drivers in 2019, which will increase to 175,000 by 2026. Articles Current Trends in Production Labor Sourcing Director's Blog Emerging Issues in Supply Chain Hot Topics Logistics Outsourcing Production Labor Sourcing SCM Research Transportation Planning Warehouse management MORE

billion in 2018 and this is expected to reach $15.21billion by 2026- this shows a CAGR growth rate of 9.5% from 2019 to 2026. Single-source of up-to-date processing data. MOM Software can help plant managers maintain a single unique source of critical engineering data. What is Manufacturing Operations Management? MORE

billion in 2018, with estimated expansion at a CAGR of 7% through 2026, according to Grand View Research. Most manufacturing companies must rely on many supply chain partners to design and deliver products to their customers under budget and ahead of schedule. MORE

In the report, ATA projects the shortage to reach 50,000 by the end of 2017 and if current trends hold the shortage could grow to more than 174,000 by 2026. That’s true, but so are these troubling trends and statistics from ATRI : Source: “Analysis of Truck Driver Age Demographics Across Two Decades,” ATRI, December 2014. This past October, the American Trucking Associations warned that the trucking industry could be short 50,000 drivers by the end of 2017. MORE