Author: rapple
20% of Global Supply Chain oil flows through Iran – Disruptions to come?
There’s reason to be concerned about your supply chain gas prices with another global conflict. The attack on Iran by the United States and Israel has closed the Strait of Hormuz where 20% of the world’s oil flows. Crude oil will increase first with refined petroleum (gasoline) following soon thereafter. Experts estimate that gas prices will top $3/gallon in the near future while supplies are disrupted. What does this mean for your supply chain, you might ask? Well, it means that your overland freight could be impacted. Depending on where you’re sourcing your product, manufacturing costs could also rise [...]
Supply Chain on the Edge with Josh Middlebrooks: Last 100 Feet of Logistics
In this episode, Mike Ogle and Rodney Apple discuss the rapidly emerging concept of “supply chain on the edge” with Josh Middlebrooks, President of Luxer One. They explore how explosive e-commerce growth has pushed logistics innovation beyond the traditional last mile into the final 100 feet, where technologies such as smart lockers, automation, and asynchronous delivery are transforming how packages move from carrier to customer and creating new opportunities for supply chain leaders. E-commerce reshaped supply chains. Omnichannel blurred the lines between stores, warehouses, and customers. But a new frontier is emerging, one that [...]
SCM Talent Group Launches Supply Chain Technology Recruiting & Executive Search Practice
SCM Talent Group has launched a new Supply Chain Technology Recruiting practice to help companies hire technology-forward supply chain leaders.
A Day in the Life of a Supply Chain Analyst
Read about a day in the life of a Supply Chain Analyst goes about their day. This is an exciting field with tons of earning potential.
Supply Chain Management Salary Calculator
Introduction Supply chain management has become a highly sought-after field. This is also a bit of a catch-all term. It can include procurement, transportation, and logistics, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, operations, plant management, and so much more. If your career path falls under this umbrella, then you could be in line for a lucrative promotion. But before you get too far down the path of accepting a job offer, it’s important to know your worth and to determine how to calculate your supply chain management salary. The Value of Supply Chain Sectors If you’re reading this, it means that you’ve [...]
Onboarding for Impact: Optimizing the First 90 Days on the Job
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.
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 [...]
