- 21. Key Predictions for the New Year
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- It's getting a bit late for 2017 predictions, but Dan Gilmore's collection at Supply Chain Digest are usually so prescient that we need to get them out there.He's contacted some of the great supply chain ...
- 22. Supply Chain Jobs of the Future
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- Attracting, developing, and retaining talent is one of the greatest challenges for supply chain managers. In a recent article in Forbes, Kevin O'Marah takes a longer view, projecting future roles that managers ...
- 23. Conference Insights
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- Those of us who have attended industry conferences know that along with the glitz and fine food (?), you can pick up some real, usable nuggets of information. At last month's Kinaxis affair, Dr. Madhav ...
- 24. Is Your Supply Chain Strategic or Tactical?
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- We constantly encounter, and post, articles about the need for supply chains to be 'strategic'. But what exactly does that mean?Melissa Clow takes a shot at differentiating between strategic and tactical ...
- 25. A Broader Set of 2017 Predictions
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- Many publications stick to technology in making predictions for the future. One thing I really like about the Supply Chain Matters site is its broader perspective.In his annual article on the new year's ...
- 26. Get Some Sleep!
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- It's a question that's a little cliched and you've probably answered it many times, but 'what's keeping you up at night' can help you kick off the new year in the right way.Frank McGuigan provides a thought-provoking ...
- 27. Explaining Carter's Supply Chain Succes
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- Virtually everyone with kids is familiar with the 'Carter's' brand. Lora Cecere interviews Carter's Supply Chain EVP in a recent article on her Supply Chain Shaman site.This supply chain leader has some ...
- 28. Manufacturers Struggle to Attract Developers
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- Manufacturers are having problems attracting top software talent, according to the folks at the Supply Chain Digest. Companies like GE are investing heavily in IoT and other technologies with far reaching ...
- 29. Becoming a Procurement MVP
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- Everybody wants to be a star, but do you have what it takes to be an MVP? Of Procurement? Becoming a 'trusted advisor' may be the key to stepping up into that role, according to Chris Sawchuk of the Hackett ...
- 30. Keys to Attracting Supply Chain Talent
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- The talent gap in supply chain roles has been well publicixed and it's not improving. What can a company do to ensure a flow of good people into the supply chain organization?In a guest article on the Spend ...
- 31. Addressing the Talent Gap
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- Supply chain talent demand is outstripping supply, and it's getting worse, not better. If you want to attract the best talent, you'll need to be aggressive.Naseem Malik on the Spend Matters site delves into ...
- 32. Next-Gen Supply Chain Talent Needs
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- The supply chain talent gap is still a common topic around the water cooler. It's not a static target, though, and predictions are that it'll only get worse.Lora Cecere, the Supply Chain Shaman, has analyzed ...
- 33. What Hiring Managers Are Looking For
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- The talent shortage in supply chain management is a real thing. What are executives looking for when scouting for management hires?In a Spend Matters article, Nick Lazzara identifies 3 key skills that ...
- 34. eCommerce is Driving the Bus
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- We've read about the shortage of supply chain talent, but do we know what's driving the demand side of the equation?Bob Ferrarri does, and it should come as no surprise that he's identified ecommerce as the ...
- 35. Addressing the Supply Chain Talent Gap
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- We've read a lot of articles recently about the impending (some would say it's already here...) talent crisis in the supply chain. There are not only demographics at work with lots of retirements on the ...
- 36. Attracting Millennials to Supply Chain Roles
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- Supply chains in this country have a talent gap, as evidenced by the projected need for 1.4 million more workers by 2018. As the millennial generation begins to populate the workforce, it may be helpful ...
- 37. Career Advice for Supply Chain Folks
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- If you're a youngster beginning a supply chain career, the sky's the limit. Technology is affecting almost everything and the supply chain has become more strategic.To help you prepare for the career challenges ...
- 38. What Supply Chain Managers Do
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- We have all heard about the challenge of attracting employees into supply chain roles. Could it be that not enough is known about what comprises these roles? Peter Bolstorff, Bob Trebilcock & Judd Aschenbrand ...
- 39. The Supply Chain is a Great Place to Be
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- It's a great time to be working in the supply chain, according to Dr. Madhav Durbha. Technology improvements, disruptive opportunities, and innovations in processes and network design have all made the ...
- 40. Is Manufacturing Back?
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- Is manufacturing coming back to the US? You can argue that point until the cows come home, but the fact is that manufacturing is enjoying some healthy growth and continues to be a critical piece of our ...
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