News / 'Blue collar' supply chain jobs squeezed out as technology comes in

Supply chain jobs have been melting away at a rapid pace in North America as shippers and logistics providers grapple with challenging conditions.

But according to Douglas Kent, EVP of strategy and alliances at the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), the outlook is still bright for fresh talent entering the industry.

In the space of eight weeks, companies in the US and Canada announced more than 7,100 job cuts in the supply chain arena, continuing ...