Supply chain professionals are suffering from burnout
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Good morning. You’re almost through the workweek, keep it up!
For those of us knee-deep in supply chain issues most of the day… “stressed out” can be an understatement. According to LinkedIn, supply chain managers left their jobs in droves - an increase of 28% separations from their positions/companies in the supply chain sector.
Check out today’s featured article from Bloomberg for a look at the widespread burnout and why some experts think so many supply chain professionals are taking their leave. ☕️
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Featured Article:
Stressed-Out Supply Chain Managers Are Throwing in the Towel | Bloomberg
“Supply-chain managers quit their jobs last year at the highest rate since at least 2016 due to a mix of burnout and a desire for fatter paychecks.”
Water Cooler Topics
🩺 Dialysis treatments are in jeopardy amid constant supply chain disruptions. COVID-19-related supply chain hiccups have unveiled how dependent many vulnerable communities are on their healthcare systems running smoothly. With 37 million Americans diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, medical staffing shortages and a lack of dialysis treatments have policymakers concerned with protecting these patients.
🗳 Voters are blaming the supply chain for the formula shortage, according to a recent Morning Consult/Politico survey. Stores are posting “sold out” signs above where baby formula once sat, and while supply chain issues are the number one culprit for blame by survey-takers, the Food and Drug Administration and manufacturer Abbott Nutrition take the second and third positions. Policymakers are shyly sitting at fourth place.
🛻 Toyota is putting a pause on production due to Covid-19 lockdowns in Shanghai. Sixteen production lines in ten Japanese plants have been paused as supplies from Shanghai are slowed to a snail’s pace. Toyota’s June global production forecast has to be modified due to the decision and it is now predicted to be about 850,000 vehicles.
Creative sales tactics could change the trajectory of your small business
The National Federation of Independent Business released survey results showing that small business owners are surprised at how long supply chain problems have persisted. The outlook is currently bleak, and inflation is doing nothing to help.
Alternative sales tactics are becoming increasingly helpful for small businesses trying to navigate these difficult times. Customer interactions can be the key to keeping a business afloat.
American Eagle Outfitters wants to save the supply chain
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Shekar Natarajan, the executive vice president, and chief supply chain officer for AEO (the parent company of American Eagle Outfitters) has launched an initiative to save the company’s supply chain.
He claims that the future of the retail industry and delivery processes all rely on developing cohesive digital platforms that similar companies can share for better operations. AEO acquired several logistics companies last year in an effort to push this methodology.
Business Strategy 💡
Stellantis purchasing and supply chain executive out amid supplier issues | Detroit News
“Jeep maker Stellantis NV is replacing its head of purchasing and supply chain for North America as the transatlantic automaker struggles with supplier relations, Automotive News reported Tuesday.”
Change Management Critical Element in VA Supply Chain Modernization | NextGov
“The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is in the early stages of a massive modernization effort central to accomplishing the agency’s mission.”
Five Important Components Of A Healthy Supply Chain | Forbes
“While it’s easy to start a business, the real challenge is maintaining and growing one.”
Lessons in Supply Chain Agility and Resilience: Current Events Edition | Industry Week
“US and European companies now must create a Plan B on the fly after getting too comfortable with China and Russia.”
Manufacturing ⚙️
Supply chain crisis creating challenges throughout ‘foreseeable future’: Tech CEO | Fox Business
“President and CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Antonio Neri raised further supply chain concerns from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on ‘Mornings with Maria’ Wednesday, claiming disruptions within the microchip and semiconductor industry will continue throughout the ‘foreseeable future.’“
Artificial Intelligence 🤖
How AI can make supply chains unbelievably smart | Fast Company
“To enable such a seamless process, the entire supply chain should have embedded intelligence. Anything less may be disastrous for the industry.”
Autonomy is the future of supply chain | Supply Chain Management Review
“Over the past few years, we have experienced an unprecedented time, with a steady increase in supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic, geopolitical events, and the effects of climate change.”
Covid-19 😷
China's Zero-Covid Policy Is More Proof There's No Going Back For The Supply Chain | BizNow
“More than two years since the pandemic began throwing the global supply chain into chaos, continued instability is driving permanent strategic shifts rather than short-term adaptations.”
Safety 🦺
We must innovate for a safer supply chain | AJOT
“Recent widespread disruption to global supply chains and the consequent pressures on freight transport capacity and cargo handling facilities requires a corresponding focus on safety measures throughout the system.”
Quote of the Day:
“Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.”
— Golda Meir, fourth Prime Minister of Israel
The Workday Dash is an aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for July 31, 2025, from iLevel Logistics Inc.