HR & Labor Management

Produce Worth Millions Gets Stuck in Blockade by Mexico Truckers

April 14, 2022

Grocery stores in some parts of the U.S. are expected to run out of certain perishable goods Easter weekend because of a Mexican truckers’ blockade that has stranded millions of dollars worth of fresh produce.

Less Hiring, More Re-Skilling: The Long-Term Solution to Supply Chain's Labor Problem

April 14, 2022

Chris Jones, SCB Contributor

The competition to find workers has moved beyond traditional supply chain roles, with virtually everyone trying to hire.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Solving the Warehouse Labor Shortage: Part 1

April 8, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Warehousing and transportation providers need solutions for coping with what looks to be a long-term shortage of labor.

'A Long Road': Bonnie Fetch's Path to Supply Chain VP, and Plea for 'Nontraditional' Hiring

April 5, 2022

Helen Atkinson, Senior Editor

Cummins Inc.’s new vice president of global supply chain — who describes her career path as “eclectic” — says she hopes to inspire other women. Here’s what she has to say about industry disruption, working on her terms, and pivoting from restaurateur to supply chain executive.

Teamsters Chief Vows to Pressure Amazon After Historic New York Vote

April 2, 2022

Ralph Henderson, SupplyChainBrain

Sean O’Brien, who was sworn in as international president of the Teamsters union last month, said it was vital to organize Amazon, which has “total disrespect” for its workers.

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Watch: Creative Ways to Alleviate Labor Shortages in the Warehouse

March 31, 2022

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Increased salaries may not be sufficient to attract warehouse talent, says Ken Ramoutar, chief marketing officer at Lucas Systems. Investment in technologies to make the work safer and more efficient is what's required.

Four Ways to Boost Warehouse Productivity That Aren't Automation

March 31, 2022

Steve Shaheen, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Despite raising wages and offering more unique benefits, retailers and manufacturers are losing staff and finding it difficult to replace them.

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Watch: How Are AI and Robotics Changing Logistics?

March 30, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Oliver Hedgepeth, professor of logistics with American Public University System online, offers guidance on what warehouse employers and workers must do to adjust to the new age of automation.

America's EV Future Means Domestic Supply Chains Must Take Root

March 24, 2022

Trent Mell, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

A growing commitment from automotive startups and legacy players is setting up the electric vehicle market for an exciting future. Tesla Inc., Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. have all announced plans to electrify their fleets as early as 2030.

Amazon Halts Work on San Francisco Depot After City Moratorium

March 23, 2022

Bloomberg

Amazon has stopped work on a new warehouse in San Francisco after the city’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to implement a moratorium on new parcel delivery services there.