Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To examine supply chain management priorities, performance, and anticipated trends, APQC conducted its 10 th annual Supply Chain Management Priorities and Challenges research, including a survey of more than 350 supply chain professionals from around the world and across multiple industries. Put people first.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

One of the most interesting panels from the Boston Procurement Leaders conference was focused on Talent Management. We heard from a number of speakers on the subject of how the need for talent is shifting dramatically in the years ahead. I’m not sure as an industry we have matured enough. But are they ready?

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Logility

AUGUST 28, 2018

The consumer durables industry is experiencing significant supply chain threats, from product proliferation, intense global competition, evolving regulations and constrained supply brought on by a long period of sustained growth as shown in the graph below. The consumer durable industry is experiencing rapid product innovation.

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Logility

AUGUST 28, 2018

The consumer durables industry is experiencing significant supply chain threats, from product proliferation, intense global competition, evolving regulations and constrained supply brought on by a long period of sustained growth as shown in the graph below. The consumer durable industry is experiencing rapid product innovation.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

This post is from a press release sent to us regarding the recent survey of the 3PL industry. Survey Points to Continued Success of Shippers and the 3PL Industry. CEOs across North America , Asia-Pacific and Europe were also asked to project regional industry revenue growth rates for the next three years in each of their regions.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 12, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog announces the availability of the Supply Chain Matters Podcast Episode 17- Needs for More Diverse Supply Chain Talent from the Lens of Technology. There is a growing consensus that existing supply chain and talent management processes and technology need a rethink.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 3, 2022

Jon has over 25 years of corporate finance, operations, and executive management experience in the technology industry. In the Chief People Officer role, Joseph will set strategy and manage execution for such key elements as recruiting, onboarding, professional development, and talent management.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group announces that our latest Research Advisory, 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains is now available for reading. Bob Ferrari Founder and Managing Director © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 13, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. These efforts will have broader Amazon and industry deployment trials in 2023 and beyond.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 12, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group , through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog, announces the release of a second published research advisory in an overall three-part series: The Importance of Supply Chain and Human Resources Strategy Alignment for Addressing Talent Recruitment and Retention Needs- Part Two.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 29, 2023

We look forward to assisting and informing multi-industry supply chain management teams in areas of supply chain business process, advanced technology, talent management and skills needs along with a variety of other important areas.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

There is a growing belief that existing supply chain and talent management processes and technology need a rethink. In this vein, we alert our Supply Chain Matters readers to an upcoming podcast episode titled: Needs for More Diverse Supply Chain Talent from the Lens of Technology.

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SCM Research

MAY 22, 2014

When we talk about supply chain management, we often intuitively take the perspective of the manufacturing industry. A new JDA-sponsored report, The State of the Retail Supply Chain (pdf), has been jointly developed by Auburn University and the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA).

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

In their 16 th annual report, Capgemini shares their assessment of the 3PL market, along with special sections on emerging markets, electronics, talent management and strategic assessment. Shippers across the world and across industries see the benefits of using 3PLs and credit 3PL with helping them succeed. Talent Management.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, supply management professionals across the globe have had to quickly prepare for change and innovation in technology, business regulations, and the general speed of commerce. . Inflation will Continue to rise in 2022. Procurement Technology Trends .

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

The trucking industry was down 80,000 drivers in 2021, and that shortage is anticipated to balloon to 160,000 by 2030. Then, there’s the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – the construction industry is expected to pull workers from the supply chain since both logistics and construction attract similar worker pools.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

As our Supply Chain Matters readers are acutely aware, global supply chains are clogged, with businesses, consumers and business customers, and especially various industry supply chain workers collectively frustrated. Background. The report is complimentary with registration. . Remaining Report.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The reason is simple: companies want their 3PL partners to provide them with insights about leading industry practices and trends, as well as to facilitate networking and knowledge-exchange opportunities with other shippers in the 3PL’s community. Talent Management as the Core of a Supply Chain Strategy.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 30, 2018

Digital Transformation in the Heavy Building Materials Industry. Talent Management in Logistics: Why It’s More Important than Ever. Hit Back with a TMS. The Data Needed to Transform Supply Chains. New Episodes in Q2 2018. Realities and Misconceptions of 4PL Relationships. Navigating the Ever-Changing Global Trade Landscape.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 10, 2022

Therefore, there are three key success criteria: scalable digital innovation, sustainability initiatives, and talent management. As a result, some leading 3PL companies are differentiating themselves with talent management and flexible working hours and week. The capacity shortage that we witnessed will continue. “

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 3, 2014

The ability to store, manipulate, and disseminate huge quantities of data is another differentiator that is reshaping the industry. The latter trend is tied to a market shift that will impact the industry for years to come: the quest for scale. Big Data’s big impact. There is increased competition from other 3PLs as well.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 14, 2014

For example, to work in pharmaceutical industries, some companies will only look at students with a chemical engineering degree. MBA Supply Chain Programs Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Students Supply Chain Talent Supply Chain Talent Management' ERP or MRP experience is a plus in 40% of cases.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 26, 2022

In an industry inundated with paper,” he writes, “it’s a mystery how operations will continue to efficiently expand. Paper costs the supply-chain industry upwards of $3 billion every year (not counting the additional price tag of paper, ink and printing). [1] Good question. Even digital paperwork can be time-consuming and error-prone.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

At the conclusion of the Spring 2014 semester, the SCRC will have sponsored 503 graduate and undergraduate project teams, involving 1797 students and 51 industry partners since being established in 2000. MBA Supply Chain MBA Supply Chain Programs Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Talent Supply Chain Talent Management'

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 27, 2014

As I explained in my previous post ( How a Profession Went from Zero to Hero ), supply chain management (SCM) has become a critical competitive differentiator in almost every industry. And they will also be accomplished risk managers given the growing number of threats that companies face.

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TMC

MARCH 17, 2016

In last week’s post , Ashley Rapp, manager of learning and development at TMC, described how internship opportunities can help logistics companies and the industry address the talent gap and support the career development of participants. This experience enabled us to expand our understanding of the logistics industry.

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Proxima

MAY 19, 2020

And industries whose whole business model is based on bringing people together, now find that many people are scared to be near others. The first aspect is talent management and development. Millions of workers worldwide are now working from home, with no return to the office likely in the short-term.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 29, 2014

In this final chapter of the series, we want to discuss about talent management, as it is a major current concern for global supply chains. The growth in emerging markets has created a higher demand for managers, and the fierce talent wars amongst companies to hire the best staff makes the situation even more complicated.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The 3-day conference included thought leadership speakers, exchange forums and Tech Talks addressing a broad range of supply chain management and talent related topics. From the advanced technology perspective, speakers addressed future technology trends, specifically their impacts on jobs and workers.

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TMC

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

In this post, I’ll explore the role of internships in talent management and share some best practices for setting up and managing an effective internship program. It’s important for the company and the industry to spread the recruitment net as widely as possible.

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TMC

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

In this post, I’ll explore the role of internships in talent management and share some best practices for setting up and managing an effective internship program. It’s important for the company and the industry to spread the recruitment net as widely as possible.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 15, 2015

One of the biggest barriers SCM executives face when trying to improve their supply chain performance is up-skilling their talent to maintain the required supply chain expertise in house. It is often the tribal knowledge of the company, the industry, its products and operations that make refreshing talent a challenging undertaking.

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TMC

DECEMBER 22, 2016

As mentioned last week, it is estimated that by 2018 the supply chain industry in the U.S. million qualified individuals if it is to keep pace with the demand for talent. Millennials, people born between 1980 and 1995, are a primary source of new talent. Supply chain management is an exciting and rewarding career.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 7, 2013

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 25, 2020

As Global Vice President, Transportation & Logistics Industries at PROS, Zeke and his team help transportation and logistics companies align supply, demand, and pricing decisions to realize additional revenue and profit. . Zeke Ziliak is the Global Vice President, Transportation & Logistics Industries at PROS. Zeke Ziliak.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 15, 2022

Risk awareness was expressed as knowledge not only of internal business and associated supply chain risk areas, but global, geo-political or industry risk dimensions. Many of the panelists discussed the ongoing talent management or brain drain challenges of supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Our invited thought leader guest for this episode is Radu Palamariu, Managing Director , Alcott Global, an international executive search firm focused on supply chain operations and senior leadership needs. Podcast Perspective Multi-industry supply chain management teams are now turning their attention to plans for the year 2024.

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