Tag: Operations Recruiters
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 [...]
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 [...]
Operations Career Paths | Overview of Career Opportunities
Introduction Supply chain operations career paths are on the rise in prominence and importance. Supply chains play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless flow of goods, services, and information from manufacturers to end-users/consumers. As the demand for streamlined operations continues to rise, the importance of career paths in supply chain operations has become more pronounced than ever. If you’re looking to make a career move, you would be wise to consider these career paths. The Growing Demand for Supply Chain Professionals In a globalized marketplace characterized by rapid technological advancements, organizations are recognizing the strategic importance of supply [...]
Podcast: Head of Operations for Clarity Cosmetics Inc. – James Jacobe
James Jacobe, Head of Operations for Clarity Cosmetics Inc. talks with us about the importance of creating a career plan.
Outstanding Operations Leadership Program: O2L
Operations Leadership Program (O2L) - Introduction Extensive research on the performance of Fortune 500 companies has shown that the key to driving sustainable long-term performance is to place an equal emphasis on the performance and “health” of an organization.1 The research notes that companies that balance the two outperform their peers by three-fold. In this context, “organizational health” refers to all the systems, processes, and cultural elements that are a part of executing the business priorities. An example from a recent engagement is expanding the S&OP process to manage inventory build-up to support new business development. This led to [...]
