Category: Building High Performing Teams
Vendor Management Skills Accelerate Supply Chain Career Growth
This article is a companion piece our Leadership Podcast, "The Art of Leading Other Leaders." Introduction Your supply chain career will advance much faster once you master the art of external vendor management and can balance that with your internal priorities and obligations. The most successful leaders in supply chain are those that conduct the symphony of interdependence in balancing and managing internal relationships and obligations with long term partners. Some people thrive on leading internally and find career growth there. Some people do better handling vendors, third party suppliers, and other external relationships. The people that can have [...]
Podcast: Empowering Women in Supply Chain: Liz Raman-Grubbs’ Mission & Career
Liz Raman-Grubbs, Founder of Supply Chain Gals, reveals innovative approaches to supporting and empowering women in supply chain.
New Logistics Talent Models for 2024
New logistics trends in 2024 like contract staffing & fractional labor can help employers navigate a steadily rising consumer demand.
Top Supply Chain Careers Podcast Episodes in 2023
Checkout the top supply chain careers podcast episodes for 2023!
Supply Chain Experience Provides Many Profitable Opportunities
Supply chain experience holds immense potential for professionals seeking a rewarding and lucrative career path. Leveraging this expertise effectively can unlock various opportunities across industries and propel individuals toward greater success. In this guide, we'll explore strategic ways to maximize your experience for a more profitable career. The future of supply chain can’t be seen in detail, but if you’re willing to follow the breadcrumbs, there’s a lot we can figure out. In doing so, we can prepare different tactics and strategies for employers and employees to help protect the bottom line and generate career advancement opportunities. Highlight Specialized [...]
Podcast: Leading Large Supply Chain Organizations – with VP of Supply Chain at Les Schwab Tire Centers, Ken Edwards
Don't miss out on this episode where Ken Edwards, a mastermind in supply chain management, unveils the secrets behind leading global giants like Frito Lay, Starbucks, and Les Schwab.
A Hybrid Work Schedule Provides the Best of Both Worlds
Introduction Hybrid work schedules were once reserved for rare instances of satellite offices or other special circumstances. The Pandemic has disrupted the norms more than initially thought and made these working arrangements more prevalent across industries, including supply chain. Compensation packages in supply chain and other industries reflect these changes and employers are wise to accommodate new demands while candidates should be aware of limitations involved in certain working environments. Employers have been saying that remote working will die for quite some time. But, that doesn't seem to be the case. Prevalence of Hybrid Work Schedules According to a [...]
Talent Pipeline Management in a Neutral Market
Talent pipeline management continues to be a crucial element of success or failure in today’s world of supply chain. This is another in our series analyzing the intersection of supply chain and talent. We will continue reporting on this in real time so that employers and employees in this dynamic field can hopefully gain some insights on useful tactics and not be blindsided by ebbs and flows of how the market impacts supply chain talent strategies. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2023 was certain to bring about a recession. It never happened but companies prepared as if it was imminent and worked to [...]
2024 Supply Chain Trends & Failed 2023 Predictions
Introduction 2024 supply chain trends will be difficult to predict. First we have to figure out what went on in 2023 and where some of those predictions fell short. The year in supply chain has been full of change and disruption. Some of the predicted supply chain trends in 2023 came to fruition and some didn’t. We know that no one has a crystal ball and that prognosticators often fail. We’re going to look at some things that panned out and others that didn’t and what that might mean for 2024. Make no mistake about it: we live in [...]
Comparing Contingency and Retained Search: What’s the Difference?
Navigating the complex world of executive search can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to choosing between retained search and contingent search methods. Both approaches have their merits, but which one is best suited for your company’s specific needs? In this blog post, we’ll explore the key differences between retained search and contingent search, weigh the pros and cons of each method, and provide valuable insights to help you make the right decision for your organization’s talent acquisition strategy, with a focus on the benefits of retained search. Key Takeaways Retained search is a comprehensive and consultative approach [...]
