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Gartner survey finds 49% of supply chain organizations have formal DEI objectives
Data shows a 22 point annual increase for formalized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) management targets

Transformation and resilience at the new J&J
Following the spinoff of J&J’s consumer brands, Kathy Wengel is strengthening the pharma and med device business’s core technical operations and building a framework for risk management.

Do More With Less: How to Thrive in a Challenging Labor Market
Read the Do More With Less: How to Thrive in a Challenging Labor Market white paper to learn how to enable your operations to thrive while dealing with labor shortage issues.

Rufus Labs partners with Ivanti to combine modernized applications with wearable solution
Warehouses can modernize their legacy systems and devices to Rufus Labs’ Android wearables using Ivanti Velocity Platform

Caterpillar Foundation grant supports expanded U.S. veteran workforce development
NAM and the Manufacturing Institute announce three-year grant from the Caterpillar Foundation to support Heroes MAKE America initiative connecting the U.S. military community to careers in manufacturing

The Manufacturing Institute announces partnership with Union Pacific on workforce development
The Manufacturing Institute announces grant from Union Pacific and three-year partnership to shrink the workforce gender gap by inspiring more women and young people to pursue modern industry careers.

Workplace safety survey illustrates uncertainty amid efforts to ensure customer and employee safety
Responses highlight practical steps to counter uncertainty.

SkillPath’s OSHA training goes virtual for National Safety Month
Industry-leading safety experts share vital information to help learners meet compliance requirements for OSHA general industry regulations.

MSSC defines national standards for skills needed to empower manufacturing resurgence
Council advises upskilled workers will ensure the resurgence in manufacturing is faster and will boost labor productivity, economic growth, and global competitiveness.

Other Voices: Safety managers must act now to prevent return-to-work injuries after Covid-19
People are no longer at full working strength, putting their bodies at risk. The world is about to see the biggest return to work program ever faced, and safety managers need to start building employees back up to the stamina they need to work safely.

GlobalData: Industrial automation paying the price for failing to think big and invest bigger
Despite much hype over the years, advanced factory automation has not been substituted for human workers at scale.

MSSC partners with ProctorU to offer certification tests from home
Once tests have been uploaded to the ProctorU system and more proctors are trained, online testing will be available no later than May 15.

Other Voices: Meet the next generation of warehouse workers
Companies must find ways to connect with new employees and remain mindful of training, retraining and engaging workers if they want to develop a highly functional and satisfied warehouse workforce.

NAM unveils Creators Wanted campaign showcasing modern manufacturing
Industry unites with more than $14 million in sponsorships to fund first-of-its-kind national tour.

Other Voices: What’s next for the warehouse worker?
Warehouse innovations are in direct conflict with the generic, preconceived and outdated views of warehouse work as difficult, laborious and a low-paying.


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Warehousing Outlook 2023
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Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
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