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(14 articles)Nearly Half of Supply Chains Cut Staff Due to AI
A Gartner survey found that 47% of supply chain organizations cut staff primarily because of AI adoption over the past two years, with average reductions of 10.5%. Entry-level employees have been disp
Warehouse Automation Reshapes U.S. Logistics Labor Market
The UC Berkeley Labor Center has released research on how automation and technological advancement are transforming warehouse work in the United States logistics industry. This analysis addresses a cr
Trucking Jobs Turn Positive After 16 Months of Decline
The September Bureau of Labor Statistics employment report marked a significant inflection point for the trucking sector: truck transportation jobs exceeded year-ago levels for the first time in over
Truck Jobs Jump 4,800 in August, But Longer Trend Still Weak
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a notable spike of 4,800 truck transportation jobs in August, bringing total employment to 1,470,300, the highest level since October. However, this single-mont
Logistics Industry Must Expand Women's Career Visibility
The logistics and supply chain industry faces a significant talent recruitment challenge, with women representing an underutilized segment of the workforce. This article highlights how the sector fail
UK Businesses Face Triple Supply Chain Crisis: Trade, Logistics & Labour
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published findings indicating that UK businesses are contending with a convergence of three significant supply chain challenges: structural trade friction,
7,000+ Jobs Cut Across U.S. Freight, Logistics, and Manufacturing
A coordinated wave of layoffs and facility closures is sweeping through U.S. freight, logistics, and manufacturing operations, with over 7,000 confirmed jobs affected across 21 companies and 15+ state
Texas trucking enforcement nets 14 detentions, 5 impounded trucks
Texas authorities conducted a multi-agency enforcement operation in Wichita County on August 3, stopping 67 commercial vehicles and detaining 14 people for immigration violations as part of an operati
July Jobs Miss Signals Freight Softness, But Manufacturing Gains Offset
The July employment report delivered a shock to freight markets: the U.S. economy shed 23,000 non-farm payrolls against consensus expectations of 83,000–95,000 gains, with May and June numbers revised
Truck Jobs Flat as Warehousing Employment Drops 9,500
The July Bureau of Labor Statistics employment report reveals a bifurcated labor market within supply chain operations: truck transportation employment remained virtually flat at 1.465 million jobs, u
Building Warehouse Workforces Ready for Automation
The supply chain industry faces a critical inflection point as warehouse automation accelerates while labor markets remain unpredictable. Organizations must move beyond treating automation and workfor
Azov Military Logistics: New Job Openings & Key Operations
Azov, a significant military organization, has announced new job openings within its logistics division, signaling operational expansion or staffing transitions. This development reflects broader labo
Mexico Trucking Driver Shortage Hits 14%, Second Globally
Mexico's trucking industry is confronting a structural labor crisis that threatens the backbone of North American supply chains. The International Road Transport Union's latest survey reveals a 14% dr
Truck Transportation Jobs Stall Amid Industry Pressures
The U.S. truck transportation sector is experiencing persistent hiring weakness, with Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing only 1,000 net job additions between April and June 2026. Of greater conce