Are You Thankful for Your Employees?
The best companies thrive because their employees are valued members of the company – everyone’s labor matters and they know it
Essential Skills of the Supply Chain Superhero
Surviving and flourishing in today’s business environment increasingly demands more of the supply chain professional, including excelling at soft and technical skills
Leverage Supply Chain Trends for Success
The ability to see supply chain trends and capitalize on them can set you apart from competitors, no matter the size of your company. As the year winds down, it seems an opportune time to discuss supply chain management trends. I find that those clients that pay attention [...]
Navigating the Widening Skills Gap
According to a survey performed by the LMA Consulting Group (lmaconsultinggroup.com) in conjunction with the APICS Inland Empire Chapter (apics-ie.org), 87% of manufacturers and distributors are experiencing a skills gap—that is, they have lost qualified people to retirement, job transfers, etc. The study also reveals that communication skills are [...]
Manufacturing Wages are Going UP!
Manufacturing wages are rising, driven by a skills gap and competition for qualified talent, urging companies to review strategies.
Do Not Ignore Your Stars
One key component to succeeding while others continue to struggle with the skills gap is to retain top talent.
How Empowered and Engaged Employees Can Fill the Skills Gap
Not a day goes by when an employee, volunteer, Board member or colleague doesn’t retire, get promoted, move companies, change roles within the company or at least think about any one of these.
The Skills Gap is Alive and Well in California
Job openings are still on the rise in California but for supply chain so is the skills gap, which is a hiring headache that then shifts the attention on employee retention.
Learn from German Success: Apprenticeships to Fill Skills Gaps
Consider starting an apprentice program if you'd like to leapfrog your competition by having the "right skills" in the "right place" at the "right time".
Become the Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain
Are you staying on top of the latest trends? What is your competition doing?