Category: Professional Development
Calem Harris on Warehouse Automation, AI & the Future of Supply Chain Talent
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we speak with Calem Harris, Founder and CEO of Top Hat Engineering, a supply chain technology firm focused on warehouse automation, software solutions, and operational performance. Calem is a former Marine Corps special operations officer and graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He has built a unique career at the intersection of engineering, technology, and supply chain operations while working with leading companies such as Daifuku, Staples, and Fortna. During our conversation, Calem shares how his military experience shaped his leadership philosophy, the lessons he [...]
Transportation and Logistics Hiring Trends: What Employers Should Know in 2026
Explore the key challenges of AI supply chain implementation and how companies can navigate them effectively.
The Future of Procurement: Leadership, AI, and Supply Chain Transformation in 2026
Explore the key challenges of AI supply chain implementation and how companies can navigate them effectively.
Supply Chain Talent vs Technology ROI: Why People Matter More Than Technology
Explore the key challenges of AI supply chain implementation and how companies can navigate them effectively.
Supply Chain Careers Are Changing. The Fundamentals Are Not, with Rob Handfield
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers podcast, we speak with Rob Handfield, the Bank of America University Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management at North Carolina State University and the Executive Director of the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. Widely regarded as one of the leading voices in global supply chain management, Rob has published more than 150 peer-reviewed journal articles and has been featured in major media outlets including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CNN, NPR, and the Financial Times. During our conversation, Rob shares his insights from more [...]
Why Leadership Still Defines Success in Supply Chain Careers, with Gerald Perritt
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we have a conversation with Gerald Perritt, who has extensive experience in the world of contract logistics with companies such as UTI and Kuehne + Nagel. He got his start in supply chain in Less Than Truckload (LTL) logistics. Listen as Gerald focuses on the value of discipline, culture, and relationship building to develop a partnership mentality. He also emphasizes the need to understand what you are truly delivering to people beyond just the goods in a contracted transaction. He shares many people-focused influences that got [...]
Supply Chain Career Risk Management: Don’t Wait for the Pink Slip
Supply chain disruptions are increasing job risk. Take control with proactive career risk management strategies to protect your role.
Chief Supply Chain Officer Career Path: How to Become a CSCO, Salary, and Leadership Traits
Introduction Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) have gained prominence and importance during the last decade of global supply chain upheaval. From stock outs during the Pandemic to global conflict, strategic sourcing challenges, and trade wars, supply chains have had to withstand massive disruptions. The role of CSCO has also rapidly evolved to include more machine learning, savvy technicians as well as expert strategies and forecasts. The ability to parse the latest and greatest artificial intelligence strategies and platforms have also come to the forefront. However, soft skills like personnel management, succession planning, communication, and the ability to lead through [...]
Mark Richards’s Golden Nuggets of Wisdom for Supply Chain Career Success
Mark Richards shares golden nuggets of wisdom as he speaks with Mike Ogle and Chris Gaffney about his 50 years in Supply Chain.
AI in Supply Chain: Implementation and Challenges Across Enterprise, Mid-Market, and Government
Explore the key challenges of AI supply chain implementation and how companies can navigate them effectively.
