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Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain Survey 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. ■ The percentage of women in leadership positions decreases as the corporate ladder rises. Madagascar. Marshall Islands.

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Truck Driver Shortage: Myth or Reality?

Talking Logistics

For decades there has been a consistent narrative in the trucking industry about there being a driver shortage. Burks and Kristen Monaco titled “ Is the U.S. According to the American Trucking Associations, for example, there will be a shortage of 174,000 drivers by 2026 if current trends continue.

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Gartner’s survey analysis: Women in Supply Chain 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. ■ The percentage of women in leadership positions decreases as the corporate ladder rises. Madagascar. Marshall Islands.

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Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016

Supply Chain Movement

JDA’s Manufacturing Pulse report examining consumer industries has revealed that in the last 12 months, more than two-fifths (42%) of European adults have bought goods directly from a manufacturer. This shift to direct selling is making itself felt on manufacturers’ supply chains and their profitability. Madagascar. Marshall Islands.

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How Many Truck Drivers Are There?

Talking Logistics

Industry leaders have been complaining about a truck driver shortage for a while, but unlike other industries that have been complaining about worker shortages, we have real evidence both in employment numbers and in business activity that the shortage is starting to have an impact on the economy,” writes Conor Sen, the article’s author.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

Trends for high-tech industry. The high-tech industry are currently facing a tsunami of external trends. Madagascar. Marshall Islands. Martinique. Mauritania. Micronesia, Federated States of. Moldova, Republic of. Montenegro. Montserrat. Mozambique. Netherlands. Netherlands Antilles. New Caledonia. New Zealand. Virgin Islands, British.

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Download now: 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Last year was one of the busiest on record in terms of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the logistics industry. A further 9% thought this was a positive move as it would simplify the fragmented industry. Madagascar.

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