Category: Professionals
Tips for Successful Logistics Hiring Decisions in 2024
Introduction Logistics hiring has never been simple and easy. 2024 will present many of the usual hurdles to finding enough people to work in this nuanced field. However, a supply chain world under constant stress will also continue to add layers of complexity to the talent landscape. Finding the best person for the job won’t be easy but can help to secure your competitive edge while allowing your company to build capacity. We’re going to help you understand what you need to prioritize as you explore logistics hiring and people development decisions in 2024. The intersection of supply chain [...]
Podcast: A Day in the Life of a Planning Manager – with Frank Boxley
Listen to our 9th episode of the "Day-In-The-Life of a Supply Chain Professional" podcast series! Hear the day-to-day activities of Frank Boxley, a Planning Manager at Merson!
Podcast: Climbing the Supply Chain Leadership Ladder – with President of McLane Grocery, Chris Smith
Hosts: Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney In This Episode: In this episode of the "Supply Chain Careers Podcast," we sit down with Chris Smith, who has a rich background spanning from Walgreens to McKesson. Chris got his start at Home Depot has climbed the ranks to become a venerated and dynamic leader in logistics and operations. Chris dives into his problem-solving approach, emphasizing the significance of six sigma, lean principles, and ground-level operational insight. He shares invaluable advice for rising professionals, highlighting strategic vision, risk understanding, and operational efficiency as key to advancement. Reflecting on [...]
Common First Round Interview Questions | How to Answer
As a leading supply chain recruiting firm, it is common for our candidates to go through different interview processes with various companies, then report back to us about their interview experiences. Having a firm grasp of the job description and hiring process will give you a jump start on other candidates! One tactic to keep in mind while preparing for your interview is the SOAR method of interviewing: Situation Opportunity Actions Results Supply chain employers often want quantifiable results of your past experience. Behavioral questions can help glean this type of information from candidates. Remember that in a Pandemic [...]
Podcast: A Day in the Life of a CEO – Career Path to Chief Executive Officer
Listen to our 6th episode of the Day-In-The-Life of a Supply Chain Professional podcast series! Hear the day-to-day activities of Sean Mitchell, VP of Customer Success at Gather AI!
Podcast: A Supply Chain & Transportation Trailblazer – with Supply Chain Executive, Michelle Livingstone
Listen to our 61st Supply Chain Careers Series Episode featuring Supply Chain Executive, Michelle Livingstone!
Podcast: The Evolution of Supply Chain Education – with Yossi Sheffi, Director, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
Listen to our 59th Supply Chain Careers Series Episode featuring Director, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, Yossi Sheffi!
Growing Prominence of Interim Staffing
Introduction The "non-recession recession" has some companies hedging their bets on hiring. They want to control costs as demand slows but don’t want to overcorrect in a market that is still very tight for most roles. While growth continues and remains a strong desire for many of these organizations, companies are cautious on talent expansion, especially in highly specialized fields like supply chain. We have seen various tactics used by large and small employers in 2023 as they trim their sails and attempt to maintain momentum. One of the ways in which employers are hedging their bets is to [...]
Podcast: Creating a Career in Supply Chain – with Founder at Concordia Supply Chain Group, Donna Palumbo-Miele
Listen to our 58th Supply Chain Careers Series Episode featuring Donna Palumbo-Miele, Founder and Managing Director at Concordia Supply Chain Group.
Leading Through Change and Transformation: Supply Chain Leadership Series Ep 13
Listen to the 13th episode of our supply chain leadership podcast! Learn how to advance your career through leading change and transformation!
