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Image via Flickr elvissa More than 7 million Americans make up the domestic trucking industry. However, commercial shipping needs are growing quickly, and the industry continues to have a difficult time finding new drivers to replace the ones that retire. Numerous factors contribute to the shortage of truck drivers, but one of the biggest is…
Image via Flickr by Seattleye Supply chain disruptions are inevitable. What’s important is how a company faces these obstacles and what actions they take to overcome them. “Building Resilience in Supply Chains” was the focus of this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting on January 24th. The report addresses common uncontrollable risks of global supply…
Image via Flickr usdagov Food waste is a major problem in the U.S. Business Insider reports that one-third of all food produced in the U.S goes to waste, which equals 133 billion pounds of food per year. Supermarkets are some of the worst offenders. Big brands like Walmart have been caught dumping food into the…
Image via Flickr socalscouse The truck driver population in the U.S. is aging. That’s bad news for the supply chain industry, because not enough new truck drivers are entering the labor force to replace the truck drivers who retire. Take a look at what supply chains are doing to address this problem.Oops! You don’t have…
Image via Flickr by Tim Geers In the quest for a more sustainable supply chain, many companies are looking at their suppliers’ practices and making necessary changes. Animal welfare is one of the biggest concerns for the food industry.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page! Make sure you’re logged in and try again,…
Image via Flickr by beximcopharmaceuticalsltd Businesses around the world are seeking the next big boost to supply chain management, and many signs point to predictive analytics becoming an essential tool. This technology, which relies on data to determine patterns and predict future outcomes, has plenty of potential. Learn how and why predictive analytics is set to…