Walmart Inc. is stepping up efforts to entice college graduates by unveiling a fast track to jobs as store managers — positions that typically pay more than $200,000 a year and have traditionally taken years to get.
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the critical skills gap across the procurement and logistics landscape, a report by the American Productivity & Quality Center put a pin in the talent shortages facing today’s industry professionals.
A beverage industry leader realizes the value of inclusive leadership by applying five key principles to managing employees, suppliers and customers throughout its global organization.
Jonathan Gold, vice president for supply chain and customs policy with the National Retail Federation, offers a preview of NRF Supply Chain 360, the new industry conference taking place June 20-21, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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.
Meredith Singletary, senior director of HR with DHL Supply Chain, discusses what needs to be done to increase participation of women in leadership roles in supply chain and logistics.
Safely and compliance in shipping and handling dangerous goods and hazardous materials have become increasing complex and challenging. This makes DG compliance across the supply chain a moving target, one that requires proper training. Unfortunately, for many organizations, DG training is insufficient and ineffective, putting them at risk of serious operational, financial and environmental consequences.