Supply Chain Salaries Plateau Amid Strong Job Demand

Supply Chain Salaries Plateau Amid Strong Job Demand

The ISM's 2014 salary survey reveals a slowdown in salary growth for supply chain professionals, yet talent competition remains fierce. Compensation and benefits are still top priorities for job seekers, with work-life balance gaining importance. Professional certifications can boost salaries, and cross-functional transitions are becoming common. Experience leads to salary increases, and the supply chain offers broad career prospects. Companies should focus on employees' multi-dimensional needs to support talent development.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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ISM Survey Highlights COVID19 Supply Chain Resilience Strategies

ISM Survey Highlights COVID19 Supply Chain Resilience Strategies

The latest ISM survey report reveals the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global supply chains, including revenue decline, demand volatility, and supply chain disruptions. Companies are responding by extending lead times, adjusting capacity utilization, and optimizing inventory management. The pandemic also presents opportunities for industries such as food and beverage and wholesale trade. The report emphasizes the importance of supply chain diversification, digital transformation, and risk management. It recommends that companies leverage supply chain finance and pay attention to government policies to address the challenges.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Supply Chain Iot Transforms Logistics with Data Analytics

Supply Chain Iot Transforms Logistics with Data Analytics

Supply Chain IoT connects devices, tracks logistics, optimizes inventory, and improves efficiency. Integrating reusable packaging enhances transparency. The intelligent development of Supply Chain IoT is driven by technologies like AI, enabling real-time visibility and data-driven decision-making across the entire supply chain. This leads to reduced waste, improved sustainability, and increased resilience in the face of disruptions, ultimately creating a more agile and responsive supply chain ecosystem.

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Enterprise Yard Management Systems Boost Supply Chain Efficiency

Enterprise Yard Management Systems Boost Supply Chain Efficiency

The report highlights that often-overlooked yard management is a critical factor impacting enterprise supply chains. Traditional management models have limitations and fail to meet modern supply chain demands. Leading companies are adopting enterprise-level Yard Management Systems (YMS) to achieve operational excellence through standardized processes, centralized management, real-time visibility, and data-driven decision-making. This results in reduced costs, improved service reliability, lowered safety risks, and the achievement of sustainability goals. Effective yard management is now recognized as essential for optimizing the entire supply chain.

01/27/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Doles Supply Chain Overhaul Sets CPG Industry Benchmark

Doles Supply Chain Overhaul Sets CPG Industry Benchmark

Dole Food Company's supply chain transformation exemplifies growth and innovation for mid-sized consumer goods companies. Through strategic investments in flexible manufacturing, lean logistics, and data-driven demand forecasting, Dole transformed its supply chain into a growth engine. This enabled rapid commercialization of new products while maintaining efficiency and quality at scale. Their experience offers valuable lessons for other enterprises. The transformation highlights the power of a responsive and agile supply chain in today's dynamic market.

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Dole Announces Supply Chain Expansion at Nextgen Conference

Dole Announces Supply Chain Expansion at Nextgen Conference

A Dole Foods executive will share their supply chain transformation experience at the 2025 Next-Gen Supply Chain Conference, focusing on how flexible manufacturing, lean logistics, and data-driven demand forecasting are being used to build a supply chain that drives business growth. Dole's practical experience offers valuable insights for mid-sized consumer goods companies. It provides a reference for how businesses can achieve rapid growth through supply chain innovation.

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Dole Expands with Agile Supply Chain Data Innovation

Dole Expands with Agile Supply Chain Data Innovation

Dole executives will share insights at the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference on transforming their supply chain into a growth engine through flexible manufacturing, lean logistics, and data-driven demand forecasting. The article delves into the core strategies behind Dole's supply chain transformation, emphasizing the critical role of data analytics in process optimization, risk management, and business intelligence. It offers valuable insights and a practical reference for other companies seeking to modernize and improve their supply chain operations with a data-centric approach.

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Doles Supply Chain Overhaul Boosts Midsized CPG Growth

Doles Supply Chain Overhaul Boosts Midsized CPG Growth

Dole will share its supply chain transformation experience at the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference, highlighting how to turn the supply chain into a growth engine through agile manufacturing, lean logistics, and data-driven demand forecasting. Dole's case provides valuable lessons for mid-sized CPG companies, demonstrating how strategic investments and innovative practices can improve supply chain efficiency and drive growth and innovation. The presentation will focus on practical applications and key performance indicators achieved through the transformation.

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Nextgen Supply Chain 2025 Leaders Chart Future Trends

Nextgen Supply Chain 2025 Leaders Chart Future Trends

The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference will be held in Nashville in October. It's now soliciting speaker proposals and sponsors from executives in consumer goods, third-party logistics, life sciences, and food & beverage industries. The conference focuses on digital transformation, exploring the application of AI, robotics, and other technologies in the supply chain. It provides a platform for industry leaders to share experiences, expand networks, and enhance brand influence, jointly shaping the future of the supply chain.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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AI Transforms Ecommerce Logistics Amid Supply Chain Challenges

AI Transforms Ecommerce Logistics Amid Supply Chain Challenges

E-commerce logistics faces challenges in efficiency, cost, and labor. AI-driven digital freight matching platforms, supply chain optimization strategies, and advanced WMS systems offer effective solutions. Addressing these issues is crucial for sustained growth. Simultaneously, prioritizing talent development and offering competitive compensation and benefits are key to mitigating the logistics industry's human capital crisis. These approaches are vital for navigating the evolving landscape of e-commerce logistics and ensuring long-term success in a competitive market.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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