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Leading Through Change: Lessons from Rick McDonald on Supply Chain Success and Resilience
Introduction: A Career Shaped by Supply Chain Excellence Rick McDonald, former Chief Supply Chain Officer at Clorox, exemplifies a career built on embracing challenges, continuous learning, and strategic leadership. With roots in Frito-Lay’s demanding operational culture and a leadership philosophy honed through years of navigating complex supply chain crises, McDonald’s story offers invaluable insights for professionals aspiring to reach the upper echelons of supply chain leadership. In this blog, we’ll explore McDonald’s reflections on career growth, overcoming operational hurdles, fostering resilience, and preparing for a digitally transformed future. The Spark: Discovering a Passion for Supply [...]
Mike Leggett, CSCO of La-Z-Boy on Changing Perspectives on Career Success
Finding a Passion for Supply Chain Mike’s path to supply chain began almost by chance. Initially a finance major at Ohio State, an uninspiring internship led him to explore other avenues. Attending a Transportation Logistics Association meeting sparked his interest in supply chain, particularly when a speaker from Big Lots discussed the field’s potential. After consulting with a faculty advisor, Mike switched his focus, graduating with dual degrees in finance and transportation. He later joined Kimberly-Clark, where he quickly learned the value of versatility in supply chain management. Navigating Industry Changes and Career Growth One [...]
Podcast: A Day in the Life in Demand Planning – with Victoria Grillo
Learn about the day in the life Demand Planning! Listen to Victoria Grillo, a seasoned Demand Planning Executive.
Channel Free Logistics Innovates Supply Chain’s Traditional Operations
Introduction According to Bill Thayer, “Logistics is the part of retail where you can truly be very collaborative.” Thayer’s company Fillogic has developed a process and practice he dubs “channel free logistics.” We talked to Thayer on our most recent podcast about how he developed this concept as well as how he came to learn about the importance of logistics practices in the effectiveness of retail operations. One thing we came away from was his insistence on the criticality of relationships and collaborations in creating more effective logistics modes. We also discuss how Fillogic has been able to engage [...]
Podcast: Empowering Women in Supply Chain: Liz Raman-Grubbs’ Mission & Career
Liz Raman-Grubbs, Founder of Supply Chain Gals, reveals innovative approaches to supporting and empowering women in supply chain.
Podcast: Leading Large Supply Chain Organizations – with VP of Supply Chain at Les Schwab Tire Centers, Ken Edwards
Don't miss out on this episode where Ken Edwards, a mastermind in supply chain management, unveils the secrets behind leading global giants like Frito Lay, Starbucks, and Les Schwab.
Podcast: Building a Supply Chain Career – with Tesla Global Supply Chain Manager, Michael Meeth
Listen to our 44th Supply Chain Career Podcast Episode featuring Michael Meeth, a Global Supply Chain Manager from Tesla!
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.
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.
Podcast: Senior Operations Executive – Jeff Holcombe
Jeff Holcombe, Senior Operations Executive, talks with us about the importance of creating an environment where you can fail forward.
