Author: Josh
Innovative Employee Retention Strategies Include 4 Day Work Week
Introduction Competition for top tier talent continues to be an issue, especially in supply chain. Employers are striving for balance between attracting the best talent and using innovative employee retention strategies to fill out their org charts. Things like employee engagement are increased while employee turnover is reduced with these work-life balance and employee retention strategies. Since the world was turned upside down in 2020 with a Pandemic, there has been a back and forth between employee and an employer driven work world. In 2020, the pendulum started out in favor of employees as fully remote workplaces evolved out [...]
Price Bumps Turn to Brand Marketing for CPG Companies
Introduction Economic levers being pulled by manufacturing companies in 2024 involve marketing and volume plays. Companies don’t have the power to push prices like they did in 2020 and later. Those margins are now fixed. Unlike a lot of the tech world, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies don’t have the option really to reduce labor costs in any meaningful way to recoup margins without also compromising production. They have hence turned to investing these price hike profits in marketing to increase brand awareness. Supply chain pressures easing have allowed a lot more flexibility in how these organizations use their [...]
Channel Free Logistics Innovates Supply Chain’s Traditional Operations
Introduction According to Bill Thayer, “Logistics is the part of retail where you can truly be very collaborative.” Thayer’s company Fillogic has developed a process and practice he dubs “channel free logistics.” We talked to Thayer on our most recent podcast about how he developed this concept as well as how he came to learn about the importance of logistics practices in the effectiveness of retail operations. One thing we came away from was his insistence on the criticality of relationships and collaborations in creating more effective logistics modes. We also discuss how Fillogic has been able to engage [...]
Recruiters for Remote Jobs Incorporating Flex and Hybrid Position Needs in Supply Chain
Recruiters for remote jobs specialize in negotiating candidate desires with client needs in a rapidly changing talent landscape.
Vendor Management Skills Accelerate Supply Chain Career Growth
This article is a companion piece our Leadership Podcast, "The Art of Leading Other Leaders." Introduction Your supply chain career will advance much faster once you master the art of external vendor management and can balance that with your internal priorities and obligations. The most successful leaders in supply chain are those that conduct the symphony of interdependence in balancing and managing internal relationships and obligations with long term partners. Some people thrive on leading internally and find career growth there. Some people do better handling vendors, third party suppliers, and other external relationships. The people that can have [...]
New Logistics Talent Models for 2024
New logistics trends in 2024 like contract staffing & fractional labor can help employers navigate a steadily rising consumer demand.
Continuous Improvement Manager Position Overview
Position Overview: Continuous Improvement Manager A Continuous Improvement Manager plays a crucial role in organizations by driving efficiency, enhancing processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This position involves overseeing and implementing strategies to optimize workflows, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational performance. Below is a breakdown of key aspects related to the role. Required and Desired Skill Sets: Required Skills: Process Improvement Expertise: Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify inefficiencies, and develop data-driven solutions. Project Management: Strong project management skills to lead improvement initiatives from conception [...]
Supply Chain Experience Provides Many Profitable Opportunities
Supply chain experience holds immense potential for professionals seeking a rewarding and lucrative career path. Leveraging this expertise effectively can unlock various opportunities across industries and propel individuals toward greater success. In this guide, we'll explore strategic ways to maximize your experience for a more profitable career. The future of supply chain can’t be seen in detail, but if you’re willing to follow the breadcrumbs, there’s a lot we can figure out. In doing so, we can prepare different tactics and strategies for employers and employees to help protect the bottom line and generate career advancement opportunities. Highlight Specialized [...]
A Hybrid Work Schedule Provides the Best of Both Worlds
Introduction Hybrid work schedules were once reserved for rare instances of satellite offices or other special circumstances. The Pandemic has disrupted the norms more than initially thought and made these working arrangements more prevalent across industries, including supply chain. Compensation packages in supply chain and other industries reflect these changes and employers are wise to accommodate new demands while candidates should be aware of limitations involved in certain working environments. Employers have been saying that remote working will die for quite some time. But, that doesn't seem to be the case. Prevalence of Hybrid Work Schedules According to a [...]
Director of Manufacturing Job Description
This director of manufacturing job description serves as a guide post for employers and employees when pursuing the hire or position. These are highly sought after roles that require a lot of experience and skill. Introduction A Director of Manufacturing is a senior-level position responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of a company’s manufacturing operations. This includes developing and implementing manufacturing strategies, managing relationships with suppliers and vendors, and negotiating contracts and agreements. The Director of Manufacturing is responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing processes are efficient and cost-effective, while also meeting the needs of customers and other [...]
