Retailers Tackle Holiday Supply Chain Labor Shortages

Retailers Tackle Holiday Supply Chain Labor Shortages

The holiday supply chain faces a severe talent shortage, especially during peak season. DHL Supply Chain shares best practices to help companies address these challenges and ensure a stable and efficient supply chain. These practices include automating recruitment processes, reducing employee turnover, optimizing operational efficiency, and cultivating future leaders within the organization. By implementing these strategies, businesses can mitigate the impact of the talent shortage and maintain optimal performance throughout the year.

01/29/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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2015 Rail and Intermodal Freight Rates Outlook

2015 Rail and Intermodal Freight Rates Outlook

The 2015 Rate Outlook Seminar focused on rail and multimodal transportation, discussing issues such as West Coast ports, costs, talent, bidding, and congestion, and proposing solutions. Key topics included strategies for navigating port congestion impacting intermodal operations, the importance of attracting and retaining skilled logistics talent, and effective bidding practices in a competitive market. The seminar aimed to provide attendees with insights and tools to improve efficiency and manage costs in the evolving logistics landscape.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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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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Target UPS Boost Holiday Hiring Amid Logistics Strain

Target UPS Boost Holiday Hiring Amid Logistics Strain

The massive holiday season hiring by Target and UPS highlights the surge in logistics demand. Temporary worker wages may increase, and UPS offers tuition assistance to attract talent. The logistics industry faces talent shortages and efficiency bottlenecks, requiring embracing technology, optimizing operations, and seizing opportunities. This underscores the critical need for innovative solutions to address the growing demands of e-commerce and evolving consumer expectations during peak seasons, ensuring smooth and timely delivery services.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Semiconductor Firms Adapt Strategies to Overcome Industry Downturn

Semiconductor Firms Adapt Strategies to Overcome Industry Downturn

Facing cyclical challenges in the chip industry, companies need to shift from traditional response strategies. This paper proposes three growth strategies: optimizing talent management to balance cost and development; actively leveraging government support policies to transform external assistance into growth momentum; and emphasizing ESG investment to prepare for future regulations. Furthermore, attention should be paid to long-term growth opportunities such as automotive chips to achieve sustainable development. These strategies aim to navigate the current challenges and position companies for long-term success in the evolving semiconductor landscape.

11/03/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Remote Warehousing Tech Transforms Logistics Industry

Remote Warehousing Tech Transforms Logistics Industry

Warehouse operations are undergoing a technology-driven transformation. Technologies like RFID and blockchain are enabling warehouses to reduce reliance on on-site personnel and achieve partial or even full remote operation. Remote insights, remote control, and the pandemic are key drivers of this trend. However, to achieve remote warehouse operations, companies need not only to generate real-time information but also to have the ability to process that information and undergo talent transformation. This shift requires a significant investment in technology and a new approach to workforce management.

01/19/2026 Warehousing
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Freight Forwarders Digital Transformation Stalled by Online Quoting Delays

Freight Forwarders Digital Transformation Stalled by Online Quoting Delays

A Freightos report reveals the slow pace of digital transformation in freight forwarding, with few companies offering instant online quotes. While most forwarders see digitalization as an opportunity, slow adoption stems from insufficient demand from small and medium-sized shippers and complexities in data processing. Successful transformation requires building efficient online quotation systems, optimizing customer experience, strengthening data management and analysis, cultivating digital talent, and embracing innovation. Laggards risk being eliminated from the market. This underscores the urgency for freight forwarders to adapt to the evolving digital landscape.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Burkina Faso Customs Modernizes HR to Enhance West African Trade

Burkina Faso Customs Modernizes HR to Enhance West African Trade

Burkina Faso Customs, with the support of the World Customs Organization (WCO), has officially adopted human resource tools such as a competency framework and job catalogue to enhance talent management and organizational effectiveness. This initiative, a key outcome of the West Africa Customs Administration Modernization (WACAM) project, will help Burkina Faso Customs achieve its organizational goals, facilitate trade, and promote economic development in the West African region. The implementation aims to modernize HR practices and build a skilled workforce capable of meeting the challenges of international trade and customs administration.

01/22/2026 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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Air Cargo Industry Adopts New Measures to Reduce Perishable Spoilage

Air Cargo Industry Adopts New Measures to Reduce Perishable Spoilage

Losses in air freight of perishable goods are increasingly prominent, directly impacting product quality and economic benefits. This paper proposes three key strategies to mitigate these losses: strengthening temperature control management, optimizing operational procedures, and emphasizing talent development. These measures aim to help businesses reduce spoilage and ensure safe delivery of goods. Furthermore, the importance of utilizing platforms like TACT Online to stay informed about industry trends and improve service quality is highlighted. Ultimately, these combined efforts will contribute to a more efficient and reliable cold chain for perishable air cargo.

01/27/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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