Gartner: The top supply chain technology trends for 2025 are… Artificial intelligence, automation and robotics will all play a major role in the supply chain this year. Survey: Restaurants continue to adjust to industry challenges, cost pressuresFood inflation and labor costs are the top two worries among restaurant professionals. Workers retiring, insufficient training to put pressure on retail workforce A major shortage of workers could be looming, partially due to lack of training among younger generations. Torchy's Tacos deploys AI hiring platform An Austin, Texas-based taco chain is utilizing an artificial intelligence platform to improve its hiring process. Workers say hostile customer interactions more common; want better training Interactions with unruly customers are becoming increasingly common for frontline workers. Yum! Brands teams up with Nvidia to develop AI solutions — including voice ordering A quick-service restaurant giant is teaming up with a top provider of artificial intelligence technology to streamline operations such as drive-thru.. Forever 21 reportedly closing HQ and laying off workers The troubles continue for embattled fast-fashion retailer Forever 21. Parent of Ugg and Hoka AI-enables workforce management Deckers Brands is automating key workforce management tasks and supporting management decisions with data. Survey: Automation helps warehouse retention A new survey reveals that warehouse associates want automation, as long as it is deployed in certain key areas. Exclusive Q&A: Women Professionals Turn Challenges into Growth -- Only at SPECS Female professionals that embrace challenges are primed for career growth, innovation and reinvention. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
