talent management

With a smaller labor pool to pull from and e-commerce sales continuing to escalate, logistics managers need solid tactics for winning the race for talent.

While last month we fixed the spotlight on what we’re now referring to as the “democratization of supply chain technology,” this month LM spends time on the pressing subject of labor—or the increasing lack thereof.

Concerns over a recession and attracting and retaining talent leads the list in survey of nearly 1,600 global executives.

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How are companies faring in the race to recruit and train high-level supply chain talent in a market with a national unemployment rate at a 50-year low?

The holiday season highlights the seriousness of the supply chain talent gap and magnifies its consequences. Failing to attract and retain labor during this critical period reduces an organization’s ability to serve customers and challenge competitors.

Materials handling professionals are as committed as ever to advancing the industry— although there is still plenty of room for young faces in this lucrative and fulfilling career.

A tight labor market driven by the uptick in e-commerce, increased omni-channel distribution pressures, Baby Boomer attrition and the implementation of game-changing technology are pushing logistics management professionals to rethink the way they hire, train and retain valued employees.

Earlier this month, APICS and Deloitte announced the Regional winners in the 2018 case competition. The regional teams will compete for top honors at APICS 2018 in September in Chicago. Supply Chain Talent Acquisition, Logistics Work Force, Hiring logistics professionals. Careers in Logistics

Companies need to examine how to restructure their sales team to respond to different customers and subsequent buying behaviors and preferences.

The world of supply chain management is exciting, challenging and rapidly changing. According to supply chain managers and executive leaders at a Fortune 50 company, these five trends are affecting the design and management of supply chains.

Injecting the “cool factor” into the supply chain

Supply chain managers face a coming shortage of talent. The best should be putting strategies in place now to prepare for the future.