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Logistics Back to Contraction
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Manufacturing Outlooks Remains Downcast: ISM
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Are There More Robots Here Than People, Warehouse Workers Ask
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Tech Investments Will Increase in 2024

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Expanded Database Helps  Decarbonize  Supply Chain
Global Supply Chain

Expanded Database Helps Decarbonize Supply Chain

Dec. 8, 2023
Climate TRACE’s expanded database now tracks GHG emissions from more than 352 million assets,
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2024 Will See  Continued Push to Digitize Supply Chains
Global Supply Chain

2024 Will See Continued Push to Digitize Supply Chains

Nov. 7, 2023
Deloitte survey found that 76% of manufacturers are adopting digital tools to gain enhanced transparency into their supply chain.
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Only 31% of Employees Are Engaged By Their Work
Labor Management

Only 31% of Employees Are Engaged By Their Work

Nov. 2, 2023
Part of the problem is that 46% of employees wish their organization did more to address employee feedback.
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80% of Retailers Challenged by Theft, Fraud
Global Supply Chain

80% of Retailers Challenged by Theft, Fraud

Nov. 1, 2023
Many retailers expect to deploy loss prevention analytics (49%) and demand planning and forecasting (54%) by 2026.
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Limited Progress in Addressing Modern Slavery Risk
Labor Management

Limited Progress in Addressing Modern Slavery Risk

Oct. 31, 2023
A new Gartner survey said companies need to review Tier-2 and Tier-3 supplier relationships most at risk via geography or commodity.

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eBook: How to Manage a Modern Warehouse Workforce

June 3, 2021
Creating a highly engaged workforce can bring your company to new, higher levels of success.
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Headwinds Slow Intermodal in Q3
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Smart Warehousing Market to Double by 2028
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The smart warehousing market's expansion is driven by several key factors, including the emergence of multi-channel distribution networks and a growing emphasis on green initiatives and sustainability to minimize waste in logistics operations.
Technology & Automation

Amazon's Two New Robotic Systems to Help Fulfillment Centers For Holiday Season

Oct. 24, 2023
The company's Sequoia system speed up operations at fulfillment centers 75% faster, while Digit can move and handle packages.
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Retailers Fear Major Revenue Hit Due to Supply Chain Challenges
Global Supply Chain

Retailers Fear Major Revenue Hit Due to Supply Chain Challenges

Oct. 23, 2023
Half of businesses are experiencing excess inventory and 54% are concerned about one or more of their company's suppliers shutting down.
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DOL Announces New Actions  to ProtectH-2B Workers
Labor Management

DOL Announces New Actions to Protect H-2B Workers

Oct. 20, 2023
The agency will l increase transparency through interagency data sharing, which will improve outreach and streamline responses to labor law violations.
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Global Trade Activity Falls at Steepest Rate in Eighteen Months
Global Supply Chain

Global Trade Activity Falls at Steepest Rate in Eighteen Months

Oct. 19, 2023
Manufacturing activity dropped nine points below Q3 in a new survey.