Author: rapple
2025 to 2026 Supply Chain Talent, Technology, and Career Outlook
The job offer is just the beginning. You need to know what questions to ask so that you can properly evaluate and negotiate your offer.
Offer Evaluation and Negotiation: Critical Guidance for Landing the Best Offer
The job offer is just the beginning. You need to know what questions to ask so that you can properly evaluate and negotiate your offer.
Avoid the Spray-and-Pray: How to Execute a Supply Chain Job Search Strategy
Your supply chain job search strategy should involve making your job search your job. A clearly defined and planned process always wins.
Map Your Supply Chain Career: Functions, Industries, Company Types, and Trends
Supply Chain Career Catalyst Series: Episode 2 Summary: Turn clarity into action. Use the SCOR lens to see role options, understand how industries and company types change the work, and ride the trends shaping tomorrow’s supply chain careers. Key Takeaways The same job title can mean very different work from company to company; context matters. Use the SCOR map (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Enable) to scan role families and find your lane. Industry choice changes day-to-day reality; manufacturing, retail/wholesale, and enabler ecosystems each create different paths. Company type and [...]
Intentional Reflection & Strategic Career Moves
Supply Chain Career Catalyst — with Rodney Apple, Chris Gaffney, and Mike Ogle Summary: Use intentional reflection, objective tools, and practical networking to make smarter career moves in supply chain. This companion distills the episode’s best ideas into clear steps you can act on today. Key Takeaways Treat your career like you are the CEO of it. Plan with intention and avoid purely emotional decisions. Most supply chain careers are not linear; think like a climber who sometimes moves sideways to move up. Use structured self-assessment tools and real [...]
No Refunds, Just Results: Rethinking Refunds in Recruiting & Executive Search
Discover why refunds in recruiting don't align with professional services. Learn how SCM Talent Group’s candidate replacement guarantee offers a better, value-driven alternative for hiring success.
Creating a Global Supply Chain Career in the Beverage World – with Jenny Harrison
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with Jenny Harrison, a seasoned beverage supply chain leader.
How a Near-Death Experience Transformed a Leader: Tarek Taha’s Career Story
Discover how a near-death experience transformed Tarek Taha’s leadership journey.
Global Logistics Predictions in 2025
Introduction The world of global trade and supply chain management is evolving rapidly, influenced by shifts in policy, technology, and labor dynamics. Christopher Wall, Co-Founder and CEO of Zeus Logics, shared his expertise on these critical topics during a recent Supply Chain Careers Podcast. This article captures the essence of Wall's insights, exploring the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead as we approach 2025 under a new U.S. administration. From tariffs to automation, and labor markets to geopolitical shifts, Wall provides a roadmap for navigating the complexities of global trade. A Career Rooted in Supply [...]
Navigating Success in Supply Chain: Insights from Glen Wegel
Introduction In a recent episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, Glen Wegel shared his extraordinary journey in supply chain management, offering a wealth of insights into leadership, career transitions, and emerging industry trends. Here, we distill the highlights of that conversation, providing valuable takeaways for professionals at all stages of their supply chain careers. From Military Foundations to Supply Chain Mastery Glen Wegel’s path to supply chain success began in the U.S. Army. Initially choosing supply roles based on practical advice from his father, Glen’s military career gave him early exposure to logistics, team [...]
