Labor Shortage

Insights on supply chain constraints, automation momentum, shared during Groundbreakers 2022 event keynote that featured Prologis Co-founder and CEO Hamid Moghadam and Dave Clark, Co-CEO of San Francisco-based freight forwarding and customs brokerage services provider Flexport.

In this paper, we look at why employers must be active and transparent in the recruitment process, engaging people on the sidelines by meeting people where they are and offering flexible work options and competitive benefits.

The future is not guaranteed; if retail warehousing and distribution operations hadn’t figured that out before the pandemic, then they definitely know it now.

Among the many global shortages, you’ve probably noticed there’s been a distinct lack of reliable crystal balls to help retailers and their warehousing and distribution operations gain better insights into a wildly varied and unpredictable future.

Robots are increasingly characterized as a panacea for numerous challenges in retail warehouses, but where does the hype end and reality begin? As with the adoption of all technologies, start with simple applications, learn from them and expand accordingly.

Peak season is something that most retailers and third-party logistics providers have learned to handle in their fulfillment centers after years of experience, often by hiring temporary warehouse workers to help out with the higher volumes.

Berkshire Grey's research found nearly three-quarters of chief supply chain officers see robotics automation in warehouses as a solution for the growing gap in younger job applicants

To combat recruitment and retention problems in fulfillment, many shippers have turned to their third-party logistics partners.

Lucas Systems' new ‘Voice of the Warehouse Worker’ study found that nearly 3 out of 4 (74%) on-floor workers said they would consider a pay cut at another company for an opportunity to use technology if it helps them in their job.

Survey from Instawork on labor challenges for the warehousing and logistics industry also finds that 75% of respondents don’t feel fully prepared for business demands in 2022

The labor crunch is a serious issue, not just for front-line employees in DC and other supply chain sites, but when it comes to higher-level supply chain talent, too. We surveyed supply chain professionals and found less than one-third feel their companies are highly prepared to handle demand with current staff, while two-thirds have increased wages to try to retain more people.

Gartner’s annual Future of Supply Chain Survey highlights transformation towards a human-centric work model

Provider of a remote operation solution for lift trucks and other industrial vehicles also gains large orders from ArcBest and NFI

New industry certificate aims to build talent pipeline for fast-growing logistics industry