Listen to this Episode! In today’s fast-paced and increasingly interconnected world, managing a supply chain is no longer about overseeing a linear series of steps from production to delivery. Instead, it involves a complex ballet of processes and partnerships known as an orchestrated supply chain. This approach leverages diverse resources and capabilities across various organizations to enhance efficiency, innovation, and responsiveness. In this blog post, we explore the nuances of orchestrated supply chains, the skills required to manage them effectively, and strategies to optimiz ..read more

Introduction Competition for top tier talent continues to be an issue, especially in supply chain. Employers are striving for balance between attracting the best talent and using innovative employee retention strategies to fill out their org charts. Since the world was turned upside down in 2020 with a Pandemic, there has been a back and forth between employee and an employer driven work world. In 2020, the pendulum started out in favor of employees as fully remote workplaces evolved out of necessity but remained due to talent shortages. As the economy settled and became less volatile, employe ..read more

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In the landmark 100th episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, hosts Mike Ogle, Rodney Apple, and Chris Gaffney take a reflective look back at the evolving landscape of supply chain careers, sharing invaluable insights and foresights that shape today’s and tomorrow’s industry. This episode is not just a celebration of a milestone but a treasure trove of wisdom of supply chain career trends for anyone at any stage of their supply chain career. Introduction to Key Supply Chain Career Trends The world of supply chain management is rapidly evolving, influenced by technological advanc ..read more

In This Episode: In an engaging conversation on the “Supply Chain Careers Podcast,” Dan Marous, a seasoned supply chain advisor and interim executive, delves into the burgeoning trend of fractional and interim executive roles within the supply chain sector. This evolution reflects the industry’s dynamic needs and highlights the importance of fractional supply chain executives in offering their expertise on a part-time or project basis. Let’s explore how the rise of fractional supply chain executives is reshaping the future of supply chain management. The Journey of a Supply Chain Vete ..read more

Introduction The Director of Procurement plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of an organization’s supply chain and procurement processes. They are responsible for overseeing the sourcing, purchasing, and negotiation of goods and services necessary for the organization’s operations. This role demands strategic thinking, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of market dynamics to optimize procurement strategies and drive cost efficiencies. This Director of Procurement job description will help employers better understand they type of individual they’ll need to h ..read more

Introduction Economic levers being pulled by manufacturing companies in 2024 involve marketing and volume plays. Companies don’t have the power to push prices like they did in 2020 and later. Those margins are now fixed. Unlike a lot of the tech world, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies don’t have the option really to reduce labor costs in any meaningful way to recoup margins without also compromising production. They have hence turned to investing these price hike profits in marketing to increase brand awareness. Supply chain pressures easing have allowed a lot more flexibility in how th ..read more

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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 a ..read more

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