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Developing the Supply Chain Professionals and Leaders AI Can’t Replace

Introduction We can’t overemphasize the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the supply chain landscape as a whole. However, we do not agree that it has become the great job replacer as many people fear. Sure it is increasingly impacting reporting, analytics, and other functions. However, a lot of hiring and firing decisions are being made without proper involvement of the functional leaders within an organization. Also, the soft skills necessary to lead, manage, and interpret data have become even more important with the growth and influence of AI. This is Part 1 of a 2 part article series [...]

By Chris Gaffney|August 6, 2026|Tags: AI and Analytics Recruiters, Change management, hiring advice, procurement, robotics, supply chain recruiters, supply chain transformations|

Talent Management Playbook for Supply Chain Leaders: Supply Chain Now Webinar

Webinar Summary During a recent webinar hosted by Supply Chain Now, industry leaders Rodney Apple of SCM Talent Group, Chris Gaffney of Georgia Tech, and Scott DeGroot of the University of Tennessee discussed how supply chain talent is evolving and what organizations must do to remain competitive. The ways in which employers are building high performing supply chain teams is changing by the month with the ever present technological advances. While these technologies continue to reshape the profession, the panel consistently returned to a common theme. Companies that invest in leadership development, organizational design, communication skills, and workforce planning [...]

By Rodney Apple|July 15, 2026|Tags: AI and Analytics Recruiters, hiring advice, supply chain recruiters, supply chain tra, supply chain transformations|