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HR & Labor Management

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  1. The ABCs of ESG: Are Supply Chains Making Progress?

    Can global businesses meet ethical standards for behavior even as they’re struggling to survive?

  2. The Fashion Apparel Supply Chain Has a Visibility Problem

    Is sustainability in fashion in the apparel supply chain?

  3. Bridging the Supply Chain Talent Gap

    The supply chain is hanging out the “Help Wanted” sign. But where will we find the right people?

  4. Human Rights in the DRC’s Artisanal Cobalt Mines

    Are workers’ rights in the mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo being sacrificed to the world’s hunger for cobalt?

  5. Leaving China Isn’t As Easy As You Think

    Think it will be difficult to bring back manufacturing to the United States? Getting out of China isn’t so easy either.

  6. 'Sourcing Can Change the World.' Here's How.

    Can ethical sourcing practices really “change the world”?

  7. E-tailers Scramble to Keep Up With Population Shifts

    Shifting U.S. population patterns, caused in large part by the COVID-19 pandemic, are posing a new challenge for e-tailers looking to stay close to customers.

  8. Unilever Pledges a ‘Living Wage’ for Its Global Supply Chain

    The consumer products giant Unilever plc is promising a “living wage” for all of its supply-chain workers by the year 2030. Can it make good on that pledge?

  9. Failing to Be Safe: Preventing Warehouse Injuries

    At a time when warehouses are under intense pressure to process and ship product to demanding customers, how can we keep warehouse workers safe?

  10. Women in Logistics 2021: A Rail-Industry Pioneer

    Meet a woman of color who has broken down barriers in the railroad industry — among many other accomplishments.

  11. Have Supply Chains Forgotten About Sustainability?

    When it comes to pursuing supply-chain sustainability and social responsibility, has the pandemic caused companies to take their eye off the ball?

  12. How to Create True Diversity in the Workplace

    It takes more than the issuance of sincere P.R. statements to ensure real diversity in the business world today. Read more.

  13. Managing Vendor Compliance With Health and Safety Rules

    If you’re a business that’s outsourcing services, don’t think for one moment that you’re shedding responsibility for the health and safety of a vendor’s staff when they show up on your premises. Read more.

  14. Bridging the Generation Gap in U.S. Manufacturing

    If U.S. manufacturing is to compete with cheap overseas production, it needs to attract a younger workforce with technology chops. Read more.

  15. How the Pandemic Will Change Talent Recruitment

    The post-pandemic age will require a whole new way by which employers recruit, hire and retain talent. Read more.

  16. The Game’s Afoot: Using Gamification in the Warehouse

    We “play” games. Can we also do our work with them? Read more.

  17. Will the Coronavirus Spur a Rise in U.S. Manufacturing?

    The coronavirus pandemic has thrown global sourcing strategies into chaos. Will it result in a return of some manufacturing to the U.S.? Read more.

  18. Why the U.S. Lags Asia in Use of Robots in Factories and Warehouses

    China, Japan and South Korea rely far more heavily on robots for manufacturing and distribution than does the U.S. Read more.

  19. When Automation Takes Your Job, Is Retraining the Answer?

    Retraining is frequently offered up as the cure-all for jobs lost to automation. But does it actually work? Read more.

  20. 100,000 Assessments: Is There Progress in Achieving Supply-Chain Sustainability?

    What’s to be learned from 100,000 assessments of sustainability in global procurement? Read more.

  21. Podcast | AI and the Future of Human Jobs

    Artificial intelligence is poised to take over any number of tasks related to supply-chain management. But what will happen to the humans who were doing those jobs? Read more.

  22. The Future of Work: With or Without Humans?

    What is the future for humans in the workplace? Read more.

  23. Is Ethical and Visible Sourcing Within Reach?

    Are manufacturers, retailers and brands serious about providing sourcing visibility to ensure ethical supply chains? And are consumers willing to pay for it? Read more.

  24. Don’t Stop Your Startup! Negotiating Tips for Entrepreneurs

    Poor negotiating skills can doom even the most promising startup. Read more.

  25. The Changing Labor Landscape: How Are Workers and Employees Responding?

    Is the country experiencing a new assertiveness by labor in its dealings with management? Read more.

  26. ‘Fear and Mobility’: How Workers Feel About the Economy

    We’re currently in a strong economy, with low unemployment, but a lot of workers are afraid it won’t last. Read more.

  27. Easing the Financial Plight of Hourly Workers

    Hourly workers in retail and logistics are existing on extremely thin economic margins. Read more.

  28. Women in Supply Chain, 2019: How the Industry Is Changing

    There are plenty of stories of women succeeding as executives in the supply chain. But the industry has a long way to go before achieving true parity. Read more.

  29. Will Consumers Pay for Responsible Supply Chains?

    Do consumers place a monetary value on supply-chain visibility? Are they willing to pay more for a product that is “socially responsible”? Read more.

  30. Ensuring Ethical Practices by Suppliers

    With the many suppliers that make up complex global supply chains, how can manufacturers ensure that they’re upholding ethical labor practices? Read more.

  31. Ending Slavery in Supply Chains, Part 2: An Action Plan for Business

    "Zero tolerance" is the only way to approach the issue of human trafficking and slavery in supply chains. But how can companies make that happen? Read More

  32. How New Grads Can Land a Career in Supply Chain

    Even in a strong economy, finding the perfect job can be a challenge. That’s especially true in the highly specialized world of supply-chain management. Read More

  33. Women in Supply Chain, 2018: A Conversation With Suzanne Judy

    With every story of a woman succeeding in the male-dominated world of supply chain and logistics management, another door opens. Read More

  34. How to Conduct a 'Health Check' on Your Supply Chain

    What do supply chains have in common with humans? They both need occasional health checks. Read More

  35. Ending Slavery in Supply Chains, Part 1: The Work of Humanity United

    Human trafficking and slavery in global supply chains would appear to be an intractable problem. But progress toward their elimination is being made. Read More

  36. How Education Is Failing the Gig Economy

    Education is falling short at all levels in preparing students for a life in the gig economy. Read More

  37. Women in Supply Chain, 2017

    We're well into the 21st century, but we seem no closer to achieving gender parity in supply-chain leadership positions. Just 5 percent of top-level supply-chain positions at Fortune 500 companies today are occupied by women. Read More

  38. Reinvent or Die: Surviving in the Age of Disruption

    Everyone agrees about the importance of adjusting to change. So why do so many companies fail in that effort? We're in the Age of Disruption, notwithstanding the tendency of modern-day marketers to overuse that word to the point where it becomes meaningless. Read More

  39. How Can We Save American Manufacturing?

    American manufacturing is in need of a reboot. Read More

  40. How to Be a Corporate Whistleblower - and Survive

    Corporate whistleblowers no longer have to pay a huge price for doing the right thing. The act of revealing fraud or malfeasance within a company has always been accompanied by huge risks. Read More

  41. Time to Wipe Out Modern-Day Slavery in Supply Chains

    It's tough enough stopping the use of conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. How about attacking the larger issue of human trafficking throughout the supply chain? Read More

  42. The Real Reason Behind Lost U.S. Manufacturing Jobs

    So the major driver behind all those lost American jobs is free trade? Not so fast. Read More

  43. The Dark Side of 'The Sharing Economy'

    The "sharing economy" is supposed to empower workers and usher in a new era of job satisfaction. Can it deliver? Read More

  44. The Coming Revolution in Robotics and A.I.

    There's not an aspect of modern life that won't be affected by advances in robotics and artificial intelligence in the coming years. But the impact will be especially felt in transportation and distribution. Read More

  45. How Can We Drive Organizational Change?

    At some point, every organization must change in order to survive. How do we combat the natural human tendency to resist it? Read More

  46. The Future of Work: Surviving in a 'Platform Economy'

    The so-called platform economy promises to drastically change the nature of work. Is that a bad thing, or a good thing? Read More

  47. How Social Compliance Can Make or Break a Supply Chain

    Global companies today live or die by the effectiveness of their social compliance programs. Read More

  48. Eradicating Slavery From Supply Chains, Part 1

    Forced labor continues to be a serious issue in global supply chains today - and it's extremely tough to root out. Read More

  49. Eradicating Slavery From Supply Chains, Part 2

    Struggling to determine whether there's forced labor lurking in your supply chain? There are some new tools available to help you do it. Read More

  50. The World's Worst Supply Chain

    Why are companies doing such a poor job of retaining and attracting top talent in supply-chain management? Read More

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