Content Hub
A curated collection of supply chain content that includes insights on current trends and analysis, career advancement and development, and hiring practices from supply chain thought leaders.
Ebook: How to Build Your Path to the Supply Chain Executive Suite
Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts, Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney dive into conversation with Supply Chain Executive, Brett Frankenberg. Brett shares how he got started in supply chain through his curiosity about how things work in the physical operation side, but eventually was given an opportunity to get involved in higher-level enterprise systems.
Ghosts, Burning Bridges & Fake Green Pastures – Oh my!
Here are a few of the hot trends we’ve spotted in the overall supply chain job market along with our recommendations for how you can best position yourself for success, while avoiding the common pitfalls that exist within a high-demand, low unemployment job market.
Global Sourcing is the New Procurement
Unless you’re a supply chain professional, the word “procurement” means nothing more than buying something. Could be buying a watch or a nice bottle of wine. “Where will we procure our dinner from this evening?” But, the supply chain discipline presents an entirely new meaning and understanding for procurement. And that meaning and use is shifting even faster now with the constant flurry of supply chain disruptions and the need for stronger strategic and global sourcing practices.
Podcast: A Career in Supply Chain Transformation – with Jeff Markey, VP of Supply Chain Transformation at Coca-Cola
Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts, Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney sit down with Jeff Markey. Jeff shares his supply chain career journey and talks about his passion for working on end-to-end processes and system transformation provided him with a career path he didn't originally envision.
Goals of a Supply Chain Internship or Co-op
Yes, your employer will tell you who you will be working with and what you need to do, but there are so many ways that you can make your supply chain internship work better for you and your employer.
Solutions to Mitigate Supply Chain Hiring Mistakes (Part 2)
In part one we broke down some of the [...]
8 Hiring Mistakes Supply Chain Companies Make (Part 1)
You're not getting the candidates you need because you're committing [...]
Podcast: The Appeal of Careers in the Reverse Supply Chain with Elizabeth Maxted, VP & GM of Capital Assets at Liquidity Services
In this episode, Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts, Mike Ogle and Chris Gaffney sit down with Elizabeth Maxted. Elizabeth shares her supply chain career journey and provides her career influences and path from a business degree to the Corporate Executive Board organization to her current position.
Supply Chain Disruptions Ripple from War in Ukraine
As the 2nd quarter of 2022 approaches, the world [...]
10 Do’s and Don’ts on How to Quit Your Job
It's very important to know how to quit your [...]
Podcast: Pursue a Career That Makes You Happy – with Professor of American Public University, Oliver Hedgepeth
In this episode, Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts, Mike Ogle and Chris Gaffney break ground with Oliver Hedgepeth. Oliver shares his supply chain career journey and his passion for the growing areas of reverse logistics and artificial intelligence.
Podcast: A Career In The World of Returns – with Returns and Remarketing Leader for HP, Julie Ryan
In this episode, Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts sit down with Julie Ryan as she shares her supply chain career journey and her experiences learning from leaders with integrity and a vision.
There’s No Such Thing as a Greatest Weakness Interview Question…
The bane of every job seeker's existence is the [...]
Why You Should Not Present a Lowball Job Offer
By providing a lowball job offer to a qualified applicant, you are only cheating yourself and your business’s bottom line. Not to mention, you can quickly tarnish your employer brand. Candidates will likely share their negative experiences with their frien
Podcast: Understanding the Total Picture of Supply Chain – with Office Depot Supply Chain Executive, Tray Anderson
Tray Anderson shares his passion for understanding the total picture of a supply chain and how his wide variety of companies and assignments have enabled that perspective.
Building Your Virtual Supply Chain Career
More and more supply chain employers are finding ways to provide virtual career development opportunities. The growth and volatility along with the talent shortages in various industries and functions across the supply chain is forcing this adjustment. Does that mean you have a chance to grow your supply chain career virtually?
Podcast: Connecting Companies with Students & Universities – with Executive Director of Career Management, Toni Rhorer
Toni Rhorer provides her unique perspective about how to connect industry and students through university career services!
Executive Search Reflects Turbulent Times
Executive search has always been a reflection of the [...]
Top 3 Podcast Episodes & Articles from 2021
Happy 2022, everyone! Below are the top 3 podcasts and articles from our first year in business! Feel free to revisit these gems and consult the treasure trove of career advancement tips and resources in our Content Hub. Thanks for making 2021 a huge success! Stay tuned for lots more exciting developments from our team and our content hub!
Podcast: Moving from the Marines into Supply Chain – with Director of Distribution, Andy Bass
Andy Bass provides his thoughts on when he left the Marines to begin his supply chain career by loading trucks. Along with many other career insights into a successful career!
Podcast: Remote & Flexible Work – with Global Chief People Officer, Angela Jones
Angela Jones provides her thoughts as well on remote and flexible work, plus internal engagement, how to assess performance, and mentoring.
Omicron and the Supply Chain
An already stressed supply chain labor pool Impacted by [...]
Podcast: Advancing & Transitioning Your Career – with Executive Career Coach Bob Ryan
Bob Ryan - talks with us about his mix of career experiences in supply chain and how it influenced how he works with executives developing their careers or looking for their next opportunity.
Supply Chain Talent Shortage: The Downside of an Up Economy
There are few basic economic tenants that rarely need [...]
Podcast: Michigan State University Supply Chain Department – Judy Whipple and Kelly Lynch
Judy Whipple and Kelly Lynch, both staff members of the Michigan State University Supply Chain Management Department, talk with us about developing students within supply chain.
