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In a sidelight blog to our unveiling of 2018 Predictions for Industry Supply Chains, Supply Chain Matters highlights expanding efforts addressing multi-industry supply chain talent needs. Annual Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management Supply chain Matters blog MORE
recently featured a commentary- Companies See ‘Massive Shift’ in Search for Supply Chain Talent. free metered view) The article points out that the growing complexity of various industry supply chains and the increasing need for advanced technology applications has significant consequences […]. Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management Supply chain Matters blog supply chain skills gap supply chain skills shortage MORE
A reminder to Supply Chain Matters readers that nominations from industry procurement organizations for the fourth annual 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars recognition program are due no later than this coming Sunday, December 3. Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars program Supply chain Matters blog MORE
In our prior Supply Chain Matters posting we called attention to the evolving attraction for leveraging predictive analytics in supply chain decision-making practices which has added to the continued pent-up demand for data scientists. We highlighted a guest contribution indicating that big data and more predictive analytics capabilities can be non-effective if not preceded by […]. MORE
Supply chain management is a career that perfectly matches the skill set of the Millennial generation—if they can be persuaded to pursue it. Now they are not only being asked to give that over to the machines, but they have to learn yet more skills. MORE
APICS is a global professional organization supporting the professional education and certification needs of operations and supply chain management professionals. Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management Supply Chain Transformation APICS APICS 2015 annual conference APICS Supply Chain Council careers in supply chain management Jack Welch Supply chain Matters blog MORE
Last week, while attending and speaking at this year’s APICS annual conference, Supply Chain Matters had the opportunity to interview two of the executive leaders of the organization. APICS is a global professional organization supporting the professional education and certification needs of operations and supply chain management professionals. MORE
If our readers have had the opportunity to review all of our 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains, you probably picked-up on a dominant theme, that being the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, and what that could imply for U.S. global trade policies and consequent industry supply chain […]. MORE
They must oversee inbound and outbound inventory, manage warehouse space , consider order processing, handle employee complaints, report to stakeholders, supervise new system implementation and address the looming skills gap. Their duties are integral to the future of supply chain management, and out of these issues, a key problem arises. As more workers reach retirement age, the burden of the supply chain skills gap will undermine the future of supply chain management. MORE
Within our independent research, annual predictions and Supply Chain Matters blog commentaries, we have identified the ongoing challenge for attracting new talent to the various functional needs that umbrella supply chain management. The need is substantial and extends across all major functions to include procurement, strategy, planning, operations management and dedicated IT support. There are […]. MORE
In the previous Supply Chain Matters commentary, we called attention to Procter & Gamble’s latest challenges related to strong currency headwinds and the need for more agile business and supply chain strategies. As we have pointed out in other commentaries, this path to the CEO role includes a background of supply chain operational experience. MORE
The following commentary is a Supply Chain Matters guest posting authored by Jim Barnes, Services Managing Director, Institute for Supply Management (ISM). One of the biggest challenges in our industry is gaining recognition of the value procurement and supply chain management brings to the corporate bottom line. We know supply management increases shareholder value by […]. MORE
This independent supply chain management industry analyst recently had the opportunity to both attend and participate in the Bristlecone Pulse 2017 conference. This was from my view, one incredible conference of supply chain management thought leadership, one that likely provided attendees a lot of strategies and topics to consider regarding their respective organizational transformational leadership efforts. Supply chain Matters blog MORE
The following Supply Chain Matters guest posting has been contributed by Margaret O’Donnell. It is posted as an aide to our readers seeking supply chain educational opportunities. Every industry is ripe for digital disruption and the supply chain industry is no exception. a Program Manager at Rutgers Business School Executive Education. For example, we’re moving […]. MORE
The predicted supply chain talent perfect storm appears to be prevelant. Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Talent Management Supply chain Matters blog supply chain talent perfect stormThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the number of job openings approached a record 6.3 million at the end of June. MORE
It has been a little over a year since the Supply Chain Council (SCC) announced that it would be merged into APICS. The SCC provided corporate and public sector members access to supply chain research and the well-recognized Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model methodology and benchmarks for evaluating supply chain metrics and performance. MORE
In a prior Part One Supply Chain Matters commentary, I shared overall impressions regarding QAD’s current applications software and technology activities along, and in a Part Two posting I shared additional impressions related to interactions. Last week, this industry analyst attended and spoke at mid-market focused ERP provider’s QAD Explore 2016 conference. MORE
To follow-on with our just published Supply Chain Matters Top Ten Most Popular Blogs in 2018 highlights, we explore other supply chain management web destinations highlights of what was most top-of-mind content last year. MORE
The following Supply Chain Matters blog is part of our ongoing series of deep dives into each of our previously unveiled ten 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains. At the start of the New Year, our parent, the Ferrari Consulting and Research Group along with our Supply Chain Matters blog as a broadcast […]. MORE
Supply Chain Matters continues with our efforts to provide varying global-wide perspectives and viewpoints regarding the recognized challenge of supply chain talent retention. Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent ManagementIn order to do so, we from time to time, invite global search firms to provide their perspectives. The following guest posting is contributed by Richard Paisley, Group CEO for global-based […]. MORE
On an annual basis, the Ferrari Consulting and Research Group provides a series of supply chain management predictions for the coming year. The Supply Chain Matters blog unveils the first five 2018 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains. MORE
Supply Chain Matters has returned after our two-week summer break. It is now time to return to our commentaries and insights related to multi-industry and global supply chain developments. Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management Upcoming Supply Chain Conferences APICS APICS 2015 annual conference Independent supply chain industry analyst Bob Ferrari's Blog Supply chain Matters blog MORE
As reflected by many of our prior Supply Chain Matters commentaries, there is a talent management crisis across multi-industry supply chain management communities. The crisis arrived in the environment where the urgency for end-to-end supply chain visibility and informed decision-making has reached a peak requirement. MORE
Most supply chain professionals probably have awareness to APICS from its various certification programs. In October 2013, APICS rebranded itself to position the organization as the: “professional association for supply chain and operations management and the premier provider of research, education and […]. This author recently had the opportunity to conduct an interview with Abe Eshkenazi, the CEO of APICS. MORE
Today marks the official rebranding of the now former APICS to the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM). A review of the news www.ascm.org web site reflects the twofold focus on both Corporate Transformation and the Supply Chain Learning Center. MORE
A study commissioned by the World Bank calls for a substantial increase in logistics training at all levels to address a global shortage of logistics skills. One response to the need for more innovative educational models is the MicroMasters Credential in Supply […]. MORE
As we approach the New Year holiday which marks the beginning of 2017, we are heads-down in the preparation of our 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains. Supply Chain Matters blog readers should anticipate the full unveiling of our 2017 predictions over the first two weeks in January. We do however want to […]. MORE
Supply Chain Matters provides a deep-dive perspective on the ten outlined 2018 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains unveiled in mid-December. In this installment, we dive into 2018 Prediction Four: The Supply Chain Perfect Storm Intensifies. MORE
Check out The 5 Big Benefits of the Digital Supply Chain! And one area that will be driving these changes is Supply Chain! Without their skills these technologies would not advance. We have clearly entered the age of the Digital Supply Chain! MORE
As the year 2017 comes to an end, Supply Chain Matters shares some thoughts for resolutions, vision and goal-setting for the upcoming year. Annual Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain Management Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Performance Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management Supply Chain Transformation Supply chain Matters blog what to expect in 2018 MORE
In a number of ongoing editorial commentaries Supply Chain Matters has amplified the growing talent gaps that are today impacting multiple industry supply chains. As more baby boomers reach retirement age, supply chain and procurement executives are looking with trepidation at a looming talent gap. MORE
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Supply chain is a part of almost every business. Global supply chains consist of several challenges that demand logistics professionals to constantly… General Supply Chain Management supply chain skills MORE
Supply Chain Matters continues with reviewing and self-scoring each of the 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of this year. This Part Two posting provides an assessment of our prediction for a supply chain talent perfect storm and the prediction for added product sourcing challenges due to increased anti-trade actions. MORE
An area that the Supply Chain Matters blog has focused on since our inception is bringing visibility to how a background in the many functional areas that make-up supply chain management can lead to other senior business leadership roles, including that of the CEO. MORE
Online Customer Fulfillment Retail Supply Chain Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management online e-commerce trends retail industry skill needs retail industry talent trends Supply chain Matters blogIn the spirit of passing along career tips to our millennial generation readers, we call attention to a recent report of recruiting trends in the fashion retail industry. MORE
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JANUARY 28, 2015
In the previous Supply Chain Matters commentary, we called attention to Procter & Gamble’s latest challenges related to strong currency headwinds and the need for more agile business and supply chain strategies. As we have pointed out in other commentaries, this path to the CEO role includes a background of supply chain operational experience.
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Supply chain is a part of almost every business. Global supply chains consist of several challenges that demand logistics professionals to constantly… General Supply Chain Management supply chain skills
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 24, 2015
As reflected by many of our prior Supply Chain Matters commentaries, there is a talent management crisis across multi-industry supply chain management communities. The crisis arrived in the environment where the urgency for end-to-end supply chain visibility and informed decision-making has reached a peak requirement.
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
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Material Handling & Logistics
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Supply chain management is a career that perfectly matches the skill set of the Millennial generation—if they can be persuaded to pursue it. Now they are not only being asked to give that over to the machines, but they have to learn yet more skills.
Supply Chain @ MIT
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
A study commissioned by the World Bank calls for a substantial increase in logistics training at all levels to address a global shortage of logistics skills. One response to the need for more innovative educational models is the MicroMasters Credential in Supply […].
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Supply Chain Matters
MAY 28, 2015
recently featured a commentary- Companies See ‘Massive Shift’ in Search for Supply Chain Talent. free metered view) The article points out that the growing complexity of various industry supply chains and the increasing need for advanced technology applications has significant consequences […]. Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management Supply chain Matters blog supply chain skills gap supply chain skills shortage
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 11, 2016
In a prior Part One Supply Chain Matters commentary, I shared overall impressions regarding QAD’s current applications software and technology activities along, and in a Part Two posting I shared additional impressions related to interactions. Last week, this industry analyst attended and spoke at mid-market focused ERP provider’s QAD Explore 2016 conference.
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 22, 2019
Today marks the official rebranding of the now former APICS to the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM). A review of the news www.ascm.org web site reflects the twofold focus on both Corporate Transformation and the Supply Chain Learning Center.
Supply Chain Matters
DECEMBER 18, 2017
In a sidelight blog to our unveiling of 2018 Predictions for Industry Supply Chains, Supply Chain Matters highlights expanding efforts addressing multi-industry supply chain talent needs. Annual Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management Supply chain Matters blog
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 11, 2019
To follow-on with our just published Supply Chain Matters Top Ten Most Popular Blogs in 2018 highlights, we explore other supply chain management web destinations highlights of what was most top-of-mind content last year.
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Supply Chain Matters
DECEMBER 29, 2017
As the year 2017 comes to an end, Supply Chain Matters shares some thoughts for resolutions, vision and goal-setting for the upcoming year. Annual Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain Management Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Performance Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management Supply Chain Transformation Supply chain Matters blog what to expect in 2018
Veridian Solutions
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
They must oversee inbound and outbound inventory, manage warehouse space , consider order processing, handle employee complaints, report to stakeholders, supervise new system implementation and address the looming skills gap. Their duties are integral to the future of supply chain management, and out of these issues, a key problem arises. As more workers reach retirement age, the burden of the supply chain skills gap will undermine the future of supply chain management.
Supply Chain Matters
DECEMBER 18, 2017
On an annual basis, the Ferrari Consulting and Research Group provides a series of supply chain management predictions for the coming year. The Supply Chain Matters blog unveils the first five 2018 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains.
Supply Chain Matters
DECEMBER 15, 2016
An area that the Supply Chain Matters blog has focused on since our inception is bringing visibility to how a background in the many functional areas that make-up supply chain management can lead to other senior business leadership roles, including that of the CEO.
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 11, 2015
Supply Chain Matters continues with our efforts to provide varying global-wide perspectives and viewpoints regarding the recognized challenge of supply chain talent retention. Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent ManagementIn order to do so, we from time to time, invite global search firms to provide their perspectives. The following guest posting is contributed by Richard Paisley, Group CEO for global-based […].
Supply Chain Matters
DECEMBER 9, 2016
Within our independent research, annual predictions and Supply Chain Matters blog commentaries, we have identified the ongoing challenge for attracting new talent to the various functional needs that umbrella supply chain management. The need is substantial and extends across all major functions to include procurement, strategy, planning, operations management and dedicated IT support. There are […].
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 3, 2018
Supply Chain Matters provides a deep-dive perspective on the ten outlined 2018 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains unveiled in mid-December. In this installment, we dive into 2018 Prediction Four: The Supply Chain Perfect Storm Intensifies.
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 17, 2015
Supply Chain Matters has returned after our two-week summer break. It is now time to return to our commentaries and insights related to multi-industry and global supply chain developments. Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management Upcoming Supply Chain Conferences APICS APICS 2015 annual conference Independent supply chain industry analyst Bob Ferrari's Blog Supply chain Matters blog
Supply Chain Matters
OCTOBER 26, 2015
The following Supply Chain Matters guest posting has been contributed by Margaret O’Donnell. It is posted as an aide to our readers seeking supply chain educational opportunities. Every industry is ripe for digital disruption and the supply chain industry is no exception. a Program Manager at Rutgers Business School Executive Education. For example, we’re moving […].
Supply Chain Matters
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Last week, while attending and speaking at this year’s APICS annual conference, Supply Chain Matters had the opportunity to interview two of the executive leaders of the organization. APICS is a global professional organization supporting the professional education and certification needs of operations and supply chain management professionals.
Supply Chain Matters
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
A reminder to Supply Chain Matters readers that nominations from industry procurement organizations for the fourth annual 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars recognition program are due no later than this coming Sunday, December 3. Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars program Supply chain Matters blog
Supply Chain Matters
JULY 27, 2015
The following commentary is a Supply Chain Matters guest posting authored by Jim Barnes, Services Managing Director, Institute for Supply Management (ISM). One of the biggest challenges in our industry is gaining recognition of the value procurement and supply chain management brings to the corporate bottom line. We know supply management increases shareholder value by […].
Supply Chain Matters
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
This independent supply chain management industry analyst recently had the opportunity to both attend and participate in the Bristlecone Pulse 2017 conference. This was from my view, one incredible conference of supply chain management thought leadership, one that likely provided attendees a lot of strategies and topics to consider regarding their respective organizational transformational leadership efforts. Supply chain Matters blog
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 16, 2015
In our prior Supply Chain Matters posting we called attention to the evolving attraction for leveraging predictive analytics in supply chain decision-making practices which has added to the continued pent-up demand for data scientists. We highlighted a guest contribution indicating that big data and more predictive analytics capabilities can be non-effective if not preceded by […].
Supply Chain Matters
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Supply Chain Matters continues with reviewing and self-scoring each of the 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of this year. This Part Two posting provides an assessment of our prediction for a supply chain talent perfect storm and the prediction for added product sourcing challenges due to increased anti-trade actions.
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 8, 2017
The predicted supply chain talent perfect storm appears to be prevelant. Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Talent Management Supply chain Matters blog supply chain talent perfect stormThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the number of job openings approached a record 6.3 million at the end of June.
Supply Chain Matters
DECEMBER 30, 2016
As we approach the New Year holiday which marks the beginning of 2017, we are heads-down in the preparation of our 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains. Supply Chain Matters blog readers should anticipate the full unveiling of our 2017 predictions over the first two weeks in January. We do however want to […].
Supply Chain Matters
OCTOBER 21, 2016
In a number of ongoing editorial commentaries Supply Chain Matters has amplified the growing talent gaps that are today impacting multiple industry supply chains. As more baby boomers reach retirement age, supply chain and procurement executives are looking with trepidation at a looming talent gap.
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 2, 2016
Online Customer Fulfillment Retail Supply Chain Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management online e-commerce trends retail industry skill needs retail industry talent trends Supply chain Matters blogIn the spirit of passing along career tips to our millennial generation readers, we call attention to a recent report of recruiting trends in the fashion retail industry.
Supply Chain Matters
OCTOBER 8, 2015
APICS is a global professional organization supporting the professional education and certification needs of operations and supply chain management professionals. Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management Supply Chain Transformation APICS APICS 2015 annual conference APICS Supply Chain Council careers in supply chain management Jack Welch Supply chain Matters blog
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 12, 2017
The following Supply Chain Matters blog is part of our ongoing series of deep dives into each of our previously unveiled ten 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains. At the start of the New Year, our parent, the Ferrari Consulting and Research Group along with our Supply Chain Matters blog as a broadcast […].
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 17, 2015
It has been a little over a year since the Supply Chain Council (SCC) announced that it would be merged into APICS. The SCC provided corporate and public sector members access to supply chain research and the well-recognized Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model methodology and benchmarks for evaluating supply chain metrics and performance.
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 5, 2017
If our readers have had the opportunity to review all of our 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains, you probably picked-up on a dominant theme, that being the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, and what that could imply for U.S. global trade policies and consequent industry supply chain […].
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 14, 2014
Most supply chain professionals probably have awareness to APICS from its various certification programs. In October 2013, APICS rebranded itself to position the organization as the: “professional association for supply chain and operations management and the premier provider of research, education and […]. This author recently had the opportunity to conduct an interview with Abe Eshkenazi, the CEO of APICS.
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