Category: Leadership Development

One of the most common questions I receive from budding supply chain professionals is “How do I get promoted from an individual contributor role to a supply chain leader?”  While there is no magic formula, there are several key skills and experiences that one should gain in efforts to transition into a supply chain leadership role.   Communication For many supply chain leadership roles, strong communication skills can oftentimes be equally as important as having expertise in a particular field. Here are few skills to develop or sharpen as it relates to becoming an effective communicator:   Active Listening [...]

Challenges Faced By Older Supply Chain Professionals As a seasoned supply chain professional, you face different challenges in your job search, compared to those entering the field. "Strategies for Dealing with the Challenges Faced By Older Supply Chain Professionals" presented by APICS Career Coach and SCM Talent Group President Rodney Apple, and learn how to accelerate your job search and market your advanced worked experience. In this webinar, you will learn: Resume optimization techniques to best display your tenured work experience Resources to discover employers more open to hiring the aging workforce Advice on how to advance [...]