Supply Chain Industry Tackles Talent Shortage with Skills Training

Supply Chain Industry Tackles Talent Shortage with Skills Training

The supply chain talent gap is widening, requiring companies to proactively expand recruitment channels and prioritize the cultivation of both hard and soft skills. By engaging in university-enterprise cooperation and providing skills training, businesses can effectively address talent challenges and lay a solid foundation for future growth. This proactive approach ensures a steady pipeline of qualified professionals equipped to navigate the complexities of modern supply chains and contribute to organizational success. Addressing this shortage is crucial for maintaining competitiveness and driving innovation within the industry.

01/27/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Mercado Libre Targets Chinese Sellers for Latin America Growth

Mercado Libre Targets Chinese Sellers for Latin America Growth

Mercado Libre will attend the China Cross-border E-commerce Trade Fair in Fuzhou to explore new opportunities in Latin American e-commerce with Chinese sellers. Official recruitment managers will be present to discuss market opportunities, onboarding policies, and product selection strategies. Mercado Libre will also host special forums and presentations to help Chinese companies expand into the Latin American market. This event aims to facilitate connections and provide valuable insights for businesses looking to tap into the growing Latin American e-commerce landscape through Mercado Libre.

01/27/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Supply Chain Crisis Gender Diversity Key to Talent Shortage

Supply Chain Crisis Gender Diversity Key to Talent Shortage

Studies reveal a gender imbalance in the supply chain, with many companies failing to actively recruit and promote women, leading to talent loss and reduced innovation. Women possess unique strengths in communication, coordination, and risk management. Companies should overcome gender bias, implement diverse recruitment policies, offer equal opportunities for advancement, and foster an inclusive work environment to attract and retain more female talent, addressing the talent shortage. By embracing gender equality and diversity, businesses can enhance their supply chain capabilities and drive sustainable growth.

01/29/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Manufacturers Struggle to Bridge Skills Gap Amid Talent Shortage

Manufacturers Struggle to Bridge Skills Gap Amid Talent Shortage

A Manpower Group report highlights the talent shortage in the smart manufacturing sector and proposes strategies to address it. These include building a holistic human resources strategy, updating work models, strengthening collaborative talent ecosystems, retaining key personnel, and innovating recruitment strategies. Companies need to take proactive steps to cultivate a skilled smart manufacturing workforce and gain a competitive edge in the future. Addressing the talent gap is crucial for success in this rapidly evolving industry, requiring a multifaceted approach to attract, develop, and retain the necessary expertise.

01/29/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Orient Selection Plans Tiktok Expansion for Crossborder Ecommerce Growth

Orient Selection Plans Tiktok Expansion for Crossborder Ecommerce Growth

Dongfang Zhenxuan's high-salary recruitment of TikTok overseas store operators signals its official entry into the international market. This article analyzes Dongfang Zhenxuan's advantages in going global and highlights the immense potential and opportunities of TikTok E-commerce. Furthermore, from the perspective of a data analyst, it explores the key factors in choosing cross-border e-commerce strategies, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making. The move underscores the growing significance of TikTok as a platform for cross-border commerce and the strategic importance of data analysis in navigating this dynamic landscape.

12/30/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Sierra Leone Adopts Competencybased HR System for Revenue Authority

Sierra Leone Adopts Competencybased HR System for Revenue Authority

With WCO assistance, the Sierra Leone National Revenue Authority implemented HR reforms based on a competency model. This initiative aims to optimize recruitment, training, and performance management processes. By focusing on clearly defined competencies, the reform seeks to enhance organizational effectiveness and improve the overall performance of the revenue authority. The competency model serves as a framework for developing and evaluating employees, ensuring that they possess the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively perform their duties. Ultimately, this leads to improved revenue collection and a more efficient tax system.

01/20/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Sierra Leone Enhances Tax Collection with HR Modernization

Sierra Leone Enhances Tax Collection with HR Modernization

The National Revenue Authority (NRA) of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the World Customs Organization (WCO), has launched a modernization project of its human resources system. This initiative aims to build a competency-based HRM system to improve recruitment, performance management, training, compensation, and employee relations. The goal is to inject talent and drive into the nation's economic development by strengthening the NRA's human capital. This comprehensive reform seeks to ensure a skilled and motivated workforce capable of effectively managing the country's revenue collection and contributing to sustainable economic growth.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Supply Chains Tackle Talent Shortage with Diversity Strategies

Supply Chains Tackle Talent Shortage with Diversity Strategies

Lack of diversity in the supply chain limits innovation and market expansion. This paper analyzes the risks of lacking diversity and proposes diversity recruiting strategies, including expanding recruitment channels, optimizing the hiring process, and providing career development support. It showcases the successful experience of Kent State University's Supplier Diversity Program as an example. Companies should actively embrace diversity to build more competitive supply chain teams. By fostering a diverse workforce, organizations can unlock new perspectives, improve problem-solving, and better connect with a wider range of customers and suppliers.

01/29/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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V卓 Group Pushes for Standardized Ecommerce Talent Training

V卓 Group Pushes for Standardized Ecommerce Talent Training

The 2026 Cross-border E-commerce Talent Development Forum was held in Jiangxi, focusing on talent standard development and industry-education integration. Wezzoo Group shared its perspective on corporate recruitment, highlighting the mismatch between talent cultivation and enterprise needs as a key issue. They proposed tiered and scenario-based approaches, defining abilities by behavior and results, and establishing pilot and feedback mechanisms. The aim is to create a visible, assessable, and practical cross-border e-commerce talent standard, helping companies attract the right talent and promoting high-quality development in the industry.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Streamlined Customs Inspections Boost Global Trade Efficiency

Streamlined Customs Inspections Boost Global Trade Efficiency

This article provides a detailed overview of methods to track international express shipments after customs inspection. It includes ways to check through the express company's official website, customer service, customs platforms, and local customs websites. This information helps readers efficiently grasp the customs clearance status of their shipments.

08/05/2025 Customs Knowledge
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