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Top 5 Logistics Challenges and Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

million jobs could be left unfilled by 2030 due to the manufacturing skills gap. Partnerships with community colleges and other educational institutions that can make entry-level hiring less risky, increase early-months productivity of workers, and provide resources available for companies interested in apprenticeship programs.

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Why Workforce Productivity for Third Party Logistics and Wholesale Distribution Can’t Just be an Operational Issue Any Longer – Part 1 of 3

BlueYonder

New practices have been proven by leading distribution and logistics providers that can reduce payroll costs by at least 5 percent, while increasing productivity and improving employee retention (source: JDA Value Engineering). Also engage associates by giving them flexibility to plan their work schedules to support their lifestyles demands.

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Why Workforce Productivity for Third Party Logistics and Wholesale Distribution Can’t Just be an Operational Issue Any Longer – Part 1 of 3

BlueYonder

New practices have been proven by leading distribution and logistics providers that can reduce payroll costs by at least 5 percent, while increasing productivity and improving employee retention (source: JDA Value Engineering). Also engage associates by giving them flexibility to plan their work schedules to support their lifestyles demands.

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Cold Chain Is Heating Up. Are LSPs Ready? (Part 1)

BlueYonder

Few topics in logistics are getting as much attention today as cold-chain storage, distribution and transportation. Logistics service providers (LSPs) and third-party logistics (3PL) companies are already faced with many challenges — including demand and supply volatility, rising costs, labor shortages, and the pressures of omni-channel.

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How To Make Your Ecommerce Eco-Friendly

ShipBob

Last-mile delivery growth will increase carbon emissions by 30% by 2030. ShipBob is a third-party logistics (3PL) company that makes it easy for merchants to split inventory across multiple fulfillment centers. Best practices to make your ecommerce green. Ocean & Co.

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50 expert tips on logistics planning and strategy

6 River Systems

.” — William Verdini, associate professor and chairman of the Supply Chain Management Department at Arizona State University’s Carey School of Business, as quoted in The Importance of Education in Supply Chain Management , Reliable Plant; Twitter: @NoriaCorp. Think about how your warehouse might look in 2030.