Category: Leadership Development

As we discussed in Part 1, there is no magic formula to reach the most senior supply chain executive level.  Every company has a unique supply chain thus requiring varying degrees of experience, qualifications and skills.  Below you’ll find the next 5 core competencies that supply chain practitioners should aim to acquire in efforts to advance to the most senior supply chain executive level: Technology & Innovation In today’s digital era, customers demand a high degree of personalization and expect a rapid turnaround with every order placed. Supply chain executives need to have the strategic ability and know-how to [...]

Supply chain leadership roles such as Chief Supply Chain Officer continue to grow in popularity as more companies recognize that supply chain management is central to success and a key differentiator for adding value and sustaining revenue growth.  Supply chain leaders of today aren’t just focused on coordinating the company’s end-to-end supply chain and cutting costs.  They are also involved with developing and supporting core business strategies, product and service innovations, customer retention programs, leading due diligence and integrations for mergers & acquisitions, margin enhancement initiatives, and more.  One of the common questions I receive from rising supply chain [...]

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 [...]