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A WOMAN SITS AT A COMPUTER SCREEN, MANIPULATING AN IMAGE OF A MACHINE PART

A ‘Shift-Left’ Strategy Moves Supply Chain Planning Further Upstream

Manufacturers are now asking whether they should reach further back in the chain, in their pursuit of both resilience and growth opportunities.

A WORKER WEARING AN AUDIO HEADSET FACES A PICKING STATION

How Voice Technology Opened Doors for Peak Productivity at American Woodmark

Not only do current workers perform better with voice, but new employees get up to speed much faster because the voice training process is tailored to their specific voice, and uses intuitive voice dialogue.

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California Enacts New Rules Protecting Indoor Workers from Extreme Heat

When temperatures reach 82 degrees Fahrenheit, employers in California now have to institute a series of protections to keep workers safe from heat-related illnesses.

A white building with a green overhang with a "DICK'S Sporting Goods" sign on the front

DICK'S Sporting Goods Plans New 800K-Square-Foot Distribution Center in Fort Worth

The new facility will serve more than 100 DICK's Sporting Goods brick-and-mortar stores across a handful of states.

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Timely, Detailed Employee Feedback Can Alleviate Warehouse Labor Retention Problems

Traditionally, it’s been tough to gather detailed, timely feedback on employees’ experiences, mood, suggestions and likelihood of quitting. Until now.