John Santagate

4 weeks ago | thescxchange.com | Susan Lacefield |John Santagate |Diane Rand |Eva Ponce

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1 month ago | thescxchange.com | Susan Lacefield |John Santagate

Despite anticipating geopolitical shifts, Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) remain largely unprepared for their impact. That’s according to a recent report from management consulting firm Egon Zehnder. The company’s latest CSCO report surveyed supply chain business leaders from various industries and regions and found that their jobs are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with many competing priorities demanding their attention.

1 month ago | thescxchange.com | John Santagate |Victoria Fraza Kickham |Ben Ames

For decades, supply chain management has grappled with resource availability. This is particularly true in labor-intensive warehouses, where manual tasks, such as material handling and order picking, are essential. To alleviate the strain, automation has emerged as a practical solution, delivering measurable improvements in productivity and employee well-being.

Mar 17, 2023 | sdcexec.com | John Santagate

As we head into yet another year facing supply chain disruptions, the warehouses and distribution centers are continuing to struggle with staffing and retention. The Körber Supply Chain Benchmarking Report 2022 found that only 37% of supply chain professionals have an adequate number of employees. This labor shortage extends across many industries.