FedEx will shut down four Southwestern Florida locations and lay off 200+ workers as the delivery giant looks to cut costs.
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A survey from Descartes found that 54% of supply chain and logistics companies are attempting to automate tasks as a way to improve worker productivity and address labor shortages.
SAP’s new AI-driven enhancements will leverage real-time data, enhance product development, and bolster manufacturing effectiveness.
Retailers are adapting to new consumer demands for sustainability, even if it extends the timeline for their packages to arrive.
Ann Marie Jonkman has seen it all in her 20+ year career. We asked her to share her experience as a woman thriving in a predominantly male industry.
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While President Biden continues to invest in U.S. manufacturing, job opportunities are simply not keeping up with the industry’s growth.
The task of bridging the skills gap in constantly moving supply chains is not an easy one. However, there are avenues to educate upcoming workers in the required skills. Educational institutions and organizations are stepping up to the plate, along with third-party educational entities and platforms. Technological advancements in hybrid and online learning have facilitated this process. However, despite these advancements, experiential learning remains a crucial standard that few learning situations can replace.
A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,
Warehouse Challenges continue with increased rents and limited storage space, making fulfillment difficult. In addition the increase in eCommerce is also exacerbating the problem. Locus Robotics has the solution maximizing existing space with mezzanine automation.
Supply chain emergencies are a big problem for most companies, as a new study reveals 83% can’t respond within 48 hours.
Microsoft hopes its new AI innovations are the answer to a new set of challenges facing manufacturers.
Supplyframe CMO Richard Barnett discusses countries moving away from China for manufacturing and why Malaysia is a great alternative.
Nearly a month after the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Dean Croke of DAT Freight & Analytics examines the current state of freight navigating.