Author: rapple

Your supply chain job search strategy should involve making your job search your job. A clearly defined and planned process always wins.

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 [...]

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 [...]