With the world having been plunged into uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, a critical issue for business managers is stabilizing their supply chain to a consistent flow of components and materials. One July report by the Institute for Supply Management…
There’s little that could properly prepare the world for the magnitude of global events such as the COVID-19 global pandemic. These situations not only impact us as individuals, but often highlight critical vulnerabilities in our business processes. Supply chain planning…
With everyone’s health a top priority due to Covid-19, we’re facing unprecedented times, and in many cases flying by the seat of our pants to maintain as much normalcy for ourselves and our families as possible. Now enter the workforce,…
2019 was definitely a year of change for supply chain. While the word disruptive might have a negative context, in this case it can be seen as a good thing. Turbulence brings change and progress. The past year in supply…
Manufacturing companies across the country and even the world have been talking about the skills gap – but one person claims it isn’t real! Titan Gilroy says it’s an issue with awareness, not a lack of talent. IndustryWeek said, “Parents,…
Inbound logistics thinks a few key things will happen this year in healthcare supply chain news. They think tariffs, on-demand freight, and artificial intelligence will both continue to be hot topics, both affecting the industry on a global scale. They…
Everyone is talking about the labor shortage – and for good reason! Attracting and retaining employees seems to be harder than ever. One way you can tackle this is be trying to retain retirement-age employees with incentives and benefits. You…
Spirits are high in the manufacturing world. In fact, 87.9% of small manufacturers reported that they were feeling optimistic! Growth rates and employee wages are expected to increase and businesses are trying to expand. While the labor gap is still…
2019 just started, how could it already be time to plan for 2020? Ocean cargo shippers should be planning that far ahead. The International Maritime Organization’s global emissions regulations should go into effect at the beginning of next year and…
According to a recent study jointly conducted by The Manufacturing Institute, APICS and Delloite, nearly 70 percent of women indicated they would stay in manufacturing if they were to start their career today, and nearly 90 percent indicated they are…