Category: Leadership Development
Making Supply Chains Smarter: A Career in Optimization and Analytics – Scott Mason
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with Scott Mason, a seasoned supply chain leader whose career spans high-impact roles in industry, academia, and now at Amazon, where he leads optimization efforts for under-the-roof operations.
Building a Career in Manufacturing Leadership – with John Peoples
Discover how John Peoples built a 25-year career in manufacturing leadership by focusing on culture and continuous improvement.
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.
Supply Chain is More Than Just a Business – It’s a Community
Bob Ferrari discusses how supply chains are more than just business - they're communities built on trust, strategy, and innovation.
Supply Chain Risk Management: A Career at the Intersection of Crisis and Strategy
What does it take to climb the ranks from project management to the C-suite?.
From Project Manager to COO: How Getting Things Done Builds Leadership
What does it take to climb the ranks from project management to the C-suite?.
How a Near-Death Experience Transformed a Leader: Tarek Taha’s Career Story
Discover how a near-death experience transformed Tarek Taha’s leadership journey.
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 [...]
Supply Chain Salary Insights | High Paying Supply Chain Jobs
Introduction As the markets shift and evolve, compensation for various jobs shift as well. The average supply chain salary has increased substantially in the last 10 years. Supply chain emerged as one of the more lucrative and rapidly advancing career fields, especially for early and mid career professionals. As businesses increasingly recognize the importance of efficient supply chains in achieving competitive advantage, the demand for skilled professionals in this field has surged. High-paying jobs for supply chain professionals not only offer lucrative salaries but also present opportunities for significant career growth and impact. This article explores some of the [...]
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 [...]
