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Reports Indicate Walmart Cutting Salary Staff

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Informed sources have indicated to two media outlets that these rounds of cuts amount to upwards of 200 people and involve areas of merchandising, global technology and real estate. In September, the company initiated an effort to hire an additional 20,000 workers across more than 250 distribution, fulfillment, and transportation facilities.

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ASCM 2023 Conference and a Conversation with ASCM’s CEO

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One prominent speaker was MIT Professor Yossi Sheffi, Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics , who specifically addressed advanced AI’s impacts on supply chain processes and future decision-making. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Tesla Hikes Wages for Nevada Gigafactory Workers

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Tesla Initiates Further Wage Hikes for Hourly Workers In mid-December global-based electric vehicle designer and producer Tesla informed production workers at the company’s gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada that certain set-rate hourly workers will be granted upwards of 10 percent wage increases in early January 2024. up to $34.50

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Availability of 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Advisory

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This comprehensive 41-page report includes the full listing of predictions along with a lot of information, perspectives and added insights. We do require some basic registration information in order to be able to download this report. We do require some basic registration information in order to be able to download this report.

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What Should Supply Chain Management Teams Anticipate in 2023 and Beyond- Part Two

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Procurement and supply management leaders will be expected to provide both leadership for supply resiliency and added value, but also supply network cost reductions. Global Wide Transportation and Logistics.

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Supply Chain Matters Founder Speaks to Supply Chain Talent Needs

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Should companies minimize talent risk by replacing planners with automation? Supply Chain Matters readers can listen to this complimentary podcast at this Kinaxis Resources web link.

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Supply Chain Matters Podcast Episode 17- Needs for More Diverse Supply Chain Talent from the Lens of Technology.

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Terri additionally shares highlights from her recently authored Supply Chain Management Review article on why supply chain organizations should consider the recruiting of experienced gamers and tapping the hidden market of skills that are not generally explored by businesses.