Tag: executive search
From Code to COO: An Unconventional Path to Logistics Leadership – with Erin Mitchell
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with Jenny Harrison, a seasoned beverage supply chain leader.
Creating a Global Supply Chain Career in the Beverage World – with Jenny Harrison
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with Jenny Harrison, a seasoned beverage supply chain leader.
Making Supply Chains Smarter: A Career in Optimization and Analytics – Scott Mason
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with Scott Mason, a seasoned supply chain leader whose career spans high-impact roles in industry, academia, and now at Amazon, where he leads optimization efforts for under-the-roof operations.
From Project Manager to COO: How Getting Things Done Builds Leadership
What does it take to climb the ranks from project management to the C-suite?.
Navigating Success in Supply Chain: Insights from Glen Wegel
Introduction In a recent episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, Glen Wegel shared his extraordinary journey in supply chain management, offering a wealth of insights into leadership, career transitions, and emerging industry trends. Here, we distill the highlights of that conversation, providing valuable takeaways for professionals at all stages of their supply chain careers. From Military Foundations to Supply Chain Mastery Glen Wegel’s path to supply chain success began in the U.S. Army. Initially choosing supply roles based on practical advice from his father, Glen’s military career gave him early exposure to logistics, team [...]
Supply Chain Executives Weigh in On Manufacturing Operations Talent Shortages Threatening US Investments
By Chris Gaffney and Joshua Stack Introduction A creeping imbalance in the supply chain talent world could threaten to disrupt American manufacturing investments. Not enough people have manufacturing operations experience. As billions flow into manufacturing plants, we don’t have enough talented people who know how to run them. Manufacturing centers are struggling to retain frontline employees while having even more difficulty finding and retaining qualified people to manage the plants. Why is this happening, you ask? In part because too many people graduate from college and get swept up by consulting and analytic services as high-paid “analysts” without first [...]
