Category: Employers
Finding Motivation & Overcoming Burnout at Work
Struggling with burnout? Learn how to reignite your motivation through purpose and mindset shifts. Insights from expert Elizabeth Lotardo.
Surge in Supply Chain Professionals Job Hunting in 2025: What’s Behind the Trend?
Job hunting in 2025 is booming, with SCM Talent Group seeing a 128% spike in resume submissions. What's going on?
Humanitarian Logistics Jobs Translate Well to the Private Sector
Introduction Humanitarian logistics jobs have been on the rise with the increase in global conflict and climate related crises. As Europe and the Middle East continue to be war torn, essential infrastructure is destroyed and requires urgent recovery materials and personnel. Large scale relief efforts require a lot of different skill sets and the ability to manage public and private sector vendor relationships. It requires a willingness to go above and beyond normal supply chain management, operations, and logistics and to leave one’s comfort zone. If you have logistics experience and a strong desire to help out others, you [...]
Recent Impacts on Global Supply Chain Management
Introduction Today’s supply chain is more impacted by change and disruption than in years past. It could be argued that this is the era of disruption in global supply chain management. Normal has been replaced by rapid transformations in technology, talent, climate, and war. Resilience, agility, and a thorough understanding of the shifting and volatile global landscape are more important now than ever. Instability reigns supreme, requiring a steady hand and an eye to the future. The ability to press forward and understand actions above rhetoric and bluster holds greater value than ever. Holding fast to proven methods and [...]
Will Remote Working Die? Here’s Why That’s Highly Doubtful
It continues to be advantageous for supply chain employers to provide remote work opportunities, if for no other reason than you expand your available talent pool in an already shallow market.
Supplier Relationship Management Takes Center Stage in 2025
Supplier relationship management takes on an important role as 2025 kicks off. The unsettled nature of vendor relationships becomes even more tenuous as the United States transitions to a new administration focused on increasing domestic revenue production.
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 [...]
Navigating Supply Chain Risk Management in Post Election Climate
Introduction In the aftermath of an election, the intersection of politics, trade policies, and talent development becomes more pronounced. For supply chain leaders, this means navigating an intricate landscape where regulations, labor trends, and market dynamics converge. Supply chain risk management emerges as a critical strategy to ensure resilience and adaptability. This blog synthesizes insights from experts Chris Gaffney, Michael Ogle, Rodney Apple, and Chris Wall, who discuss how executives can prepare for and thrive in these changing times. Election Impacts on Trade and Supply Chains Chris Gaffney highlights that election cycles inherently bring uncertainty, [...]
Leading Through Change: Lessons from Rick McDonald on Supply Chain Success and Resilience
Introduction: A Career Shaped by Supply Chain Excellence Rick McDonald, former Chief Supply Chain Officer at Clorox, exemplifies a career built on embracing challenges, continuous learning, and strategic leadership. With roots in Frito-Lay’s demanding operational culture and a leadership philosophy honed through years of navigating complex supply chain crises, McDonald’s story offers invaluable insights for professionals aspiring to reach the upper echelons of supply chain leadership. In this blog, we’ll explore McDonald’s reflections on career growth, overcoming operational hurdles, fostering resilience, and preparing for a digitally transformed future. The Spark: Discovering a Passion for Supply [...]
Reasons for the Supply Chain Talent Shortage & How are Companies Adapting
Money doesn't grow on trees, normally. However, if you have desirable skills and supply chain experience, you can almost write your own ticket to lucrative job opportunities. The supply chain talent shortage is helping to propel a lot of young folks into lucrative career paths. For at least the last decade, as supply chain management has changed, there has been a shortage of talent, and it continues to get more severe. This is true across all industries and across the globe. Demand for supply chain talent is at an all-time high as companies have recognized the importance of global [...]
