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Study: Transportation, logistics job openings rise 49% in June

As increased demand for shipping from the rise of e-commerce tangles with an aging trucking workforce, demand for workers and is rising.

July 8, 2019

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The U.S. labor market continued its sluggish performance in June, offering little relief after a disappointing jobs report in May, according to a “Job Market Report” produced by Glassdoor, Chicago.

Report reveals top trends in facilities management

Selections cover a variety of topics, including technology, recruiting and retaining employees, data aggregation and sustainability.

May 1, 2019

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From new technology to sustainable solutions that create more efficient and comfortable buildings, Sodexo, Gaithersburg, Md., named the top trends in facilities management to watch for in 2019.

How automation solves the challenges of labor shortage, order picking

Warehouses currently struggling to keep up with their order volume and dealing with labor shortages will need help moving forward.

Bruce Bleikamp

October 23, 2018

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The facilities that choose to automate now will be poised to successfully meet rising demand with rapid, accurate and scalable order picking operations.

Survey finds strong optimism regarding U.S. economy, employee retention and more

With regard to the U.S. economy over the next quarter, 73.71% are optimistic, 18.29% are neutral and 8% are pessimistic.

August 13, 2018

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The U.S. logistics and transportation industry is highly optimistic regarding the U.S. economy and company prospects over the next three months, according to a survey by TCompanies, Henderson, Nev.

Research shows manufacturing workers are least engaged

When examining some of the main issues currently plaguing manufacturing organizations, the typical structure of manufacturing enterprises makes engagement more challenging.

May 9, 2018

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Research from StaffConnect, San Francisco, reveals that workers in the manufacturing field are the least engaged out of all of the occupations surveyed.

4 steps to hiring, retaining skilled workforce

More and more employees are entering supply chain or manufacturing jobs lacking basic mechanical skills.

Rick Harrington

January 8, 2018

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Focusing collectively on technology, automation, training, technicians and the next generation of employees may be the ultimate combination for overcoming the labor shortage with better talent attraction and retention.

3 strategies for reducing turnover among forklift operators

Despite advances in automation, warehouses are still dependent on people, and those people are getting harder to find and retain.

Jim Gaskell

January 8, 2018

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Here’s three strategies for reducing turnover among forklift operators.

Report: 76% of U.S. workers embrace automation, do not fear losing their job

New research finds future job growth will depend on a balance of upskilled and re-trained workers operating alongside automation.

August 24, 2017

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Randstad US, Atlanta, released new research findings that shows American workers do not fear losing their job due to automation.

GCCA announces talent management partnership with Plus Delta Consulting

Employee recruitment and retention is said to be a pain point in the temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics sector.

August 24, 2017

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The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA), Alexandria, Va., announced a new partnership with Plus Delta Consulting, Los Angeles.

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2019 July

Check out the July 2019 edition of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods: 2019 State of the Industry report, best new retail products contest, women in logistics and much more!

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