Category: Retaining Talent
Talent Management Playbook for Supply Chain Leaders: Supply Chain Now Webinar
We're honored to have been invited by renowned supply chain media outlet Supply Chain Now to participate in a webinar that discusses best practices in team building in a highly volatile and disrupted supply chain world. In today’s “never normal” business environment, technology may enable supply chains, but talent powers them. Join hosts Scott Luton & Scott DeGroot for a dynamic conversation with longtime industry pros Rodney Apple & Chris Gaffney on what it truly takes to build a high-performing supply chain organization from the ground up. This session goes beyond org charts and job descriptions. We’ll explore how leading organizations attract, [...]
Chief Supply Chain Officer Career Path: How to Become a CSCO, Salary, and Leadership Traits
Introduction Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) have gained prominence and importance during the last decade of global supply chain upheaval. From stock outs during the Pandemic to global conflict, strategic sourcing challenges, and trade wars, supply chains have had to withstand massive disruptions. The role of CSCO has also rapidly evolved to include more machine learning, savvy technicians as well as expert strategies and forecasts. The ability to parse the latest and greatest artificial intelligence strategies and platforms have also come to the forefront. However, soft skills like personnel management, succession planning, communication, and the ability to lead through [...]
AI in Supply Chain: Implementation and Challenges Across Enterprise, Mid-Market, and Government
Explore the key challenges of AI supply chain implementation and how companies can navigate them effectively.
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 [...]
Specialized Recruiters – Why Companies Prefer Them for Supply Chain Hiring
Specialized recruiters are experts in their field with deeper and broader relationships and better access to specialized talent.
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.
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.
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 [...]
Celebrating 20 Episodes of Supply Chain Leadership
Highlighting all of the lessons from the previous 19 episides, Chris, Mike, and Rodney showcase how these tips lead to success for people and organizations.
