Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2018

We often talk about the importance of people, process, and technology in Supply Chain Management, but many times the people dimension gets the short end of the stick, especially when most of the headlines today are about cool technology trends like blockchain, artificial intelligence and driverless trucks. Talent management is more important than ever, however. What are some of the key factors companies need to consider in talent management?

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MAY 13, 2015

As trucking faces an industry-wide driver shortage, and talent across […]. Supply Chain Supply Chain TalentThe supply chain is getting full, but the workforce to staff it is growing lean.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Robinson , where she shares five reasons why supply chain professionals at all levels need to be diligent talent managers. Companies have always needed smart, motivated professionals to design, build, and manage their supply chains. But in today’s ever-changing, complex global landscape, professional talent has become even more important as a competitive differentiator. Robinson supply chain talent management

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 28, 2015

recently featured a commentary- Companies See ‘Massive Shift’ in Search for Supply Chain Talent. Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management Supply chain Matters blog supply chain skills gap supply chain skills shortageThe Logistics Report feature of The Wall Street Journal (primary sponsor being UPS, Inc.)

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 10, 2013

I recently interviewed John Zapko at Lenovo, who talked to me about some of the issues Lenovo is facing globally around supply chain talent management. As we drive in this complex world, having that level of talent is really critical for us, and it is clearly the biggest challenge we have. How do you create talent and why is it so important in a complex world? Why is talent so important in procurement as you work these issues?

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

One of the most interesting panels from the Boston Procurement Leaders conference was focused on Talent Management. We heard from a number of speakers on the subject of how the need for talent is shifting dramatically in the years ahead. He shared with us what is happening in the procurement talent space: “What I was hiring for 10 years ago is very different for what I am hiring for now. The Vendor Management team are starting to sound like banking regulators.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 29, 2013

To move towards this vision, organizations will need to re-think their approach on talent management. Some believe that talent management is “too important” to be left to HR managers alone, who may not understand the critical needs of front-line supply chain managers, and the complex situations they are facing. MBA Supply Chain Programs Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Talent Supply Chain Talent Management

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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

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 29, 2017

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 2018As the year 2017 comes to an end, Supply Chain Matters shares some thoughts for resolutions, vision and goal-setting for the upcoming year.

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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.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 14, 2014

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. Many of our reader audience is probably aware of the APICS organization, primarily from the organizations array of local chapter educational and certification programs.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2018

Annual Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain Management Operations management Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management Supply Chain Technology 2018 predictions for supply chain management supply chain management industry analyst advisory Supply chain Matters blog what to expect in 2018 global supply chain management

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars program Supply chain Matters blogA 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.

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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.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Supply Chain Skills Upcoming Supply Chain Conferences blog commenting on global supply chain management challenges in supply chain talent management independent supply chain industry analyst Bob Ferrari preparing for a career in supply chain management talent management

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2017

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 medium, traditionally provide a series of predictions for the coming year. These predictions are provided in the spirit of assisting industry specific and global supply chain cross-functional teams in helping […].

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2014

There is probably little surprise to those of us in the supply chain management and B2B network community as to what is the most in-demand job in our technology focused community. Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management Supply Chain Technology challenges in supply chain talent management original Supply Chain Matters blog Supply chain Matters blog supply_chain_matters talent requirements for supply chain management

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2017

Internet of Things Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Talent Management Supply Chain Technology Supply chain Matters blogAn alert to readers that the Supply Chain Matters will be taking a summer vacation pause from July 6 through July 23. During our team pause, readers are offered web links to our most frequently read blog updates and commentaries.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Annual Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Talent Management Transportation and Logistics Supply chain Matters blog

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

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 continues with reviewing and self-scoring each of the 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of this year.

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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.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 5, 2017

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DECEMBER 5, 2017

Additive manufacturing Annual Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Strategies Prescriptive or Predictive Analytics Procurement and Sourcing Product Lifecycle Management Sales and Operations Planning Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Talent Management Supply Chain Technology supply chain management industry analyst advisory Supply chain Matters blog what to expect in 2018 global supply chain management

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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. The industry needs an influx of fresh faces, especially professionals […].

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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.

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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 […].

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 11, 2017

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JANUARY 12, 2017

Annual Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain Management Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management Supply Chain Technology 2017 predictions for industry and global supply chains independent supply chain management industry analyst Bob Ferrari's blog skills shortages in supply chain management supply chain management industry analyst advisory services Supply chain Matters blog

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2017

In several 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. Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars program Institute for Supply Management Supply chain Matters blog

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 11, 2016

The following is a Supply Chain Matters guest posting by Jim Barnes, Services Managing Director for the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Business Acumen training program. Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management Institute for Supply Management ISM ISM 2016 Conference Jim Barnes Supply chain Matters blog

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 17, 2015

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 blogSupply Chain Matters has returned after our two-week summer break. This author thoroughly enjoyed vacationing in Italy with time to experience the extraordinary sights and culinary delights of Tuscany, Rome and the Naples region.

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MAY 11, 2016

Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management Supply Chain Technology #QADExplore Independent supply chain industry analyst Bob Ferrari's Blog QAD ERP QAD Inc speakers addressing supply chain management challenges Supply chain Matters blog supply chain skills management supply chain skills shortageLast week, this industry analyst attended and spoke at mid-market focused ERP provider’s QAD Explore 2016 conference.

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JUNE 7, 2017

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