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A Call to Action: Make Supply Chain Management a Magnet for Millennials. In last week’s blog post I highlighted how there needs to be a cross-functional approach to attracting talented professionals to the company – especially supply chain management, which is facing a talent shortage crisis. MORE
The first MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management (SCM) has seen incredible success. Featured Innovation Talent Mgmt digital classroom MIT CTL MIT MicroMasters revolutionary online platform supply chain education talent management MORE
Very few managers teach their direct reports how to do this, and it is certainly not taught in most university analytics and supply chain classes. But it is such an essential part of what is needed to manage in the digital economy. For example, the tendency is for managers to hire people that are just like they are. Change Management LIVING Supply Chain Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Talent Supply Chain Talent Management MORE
In particular, management will often say “Oh yeah – we use cross-functional teams.” MORE
In last week’s post , Ashley Rapp, manager of learning and development at TMC, described how internship opportunities can help logistics companies and the industry address the talent gap and support the career development of participants. MORE
How to overcome the shortage of supply talent is a continuing topic of discussion in the industry. Talent Mgmt data models demand forecasting MIT CTL resilience shortage supply chain talent talent management MORE
If we are not up to the task, and can’t bring the best talent into a role that has responsibility for over 50% of an organizations costs (in most modern enterprises), then perhaps the leadership team doesn’t have their priorities in the right place! In my mind, they need to invest in a talent management strategy, beginning by partnering with targeted universities to help shape and develop the people that they need to fulfill these roles. MORE
Software Advice analyzed 200 job listings to find out what it really takes to be a supply chain manager. On average, employers want a supply chain manager with 7 years of experience. 37% of employers wanted a supply chain manager with a professional certification. MBA Supply Chain Programs Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Students Supply Chain Talent Supply Chain Talent Management MORE
Robinson , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Why is talent management so important in logistics today? What trends are impacting the way companies approach talent management today? Robinson talent management MORE
Blog Demand Planning Intelligence Consortium Feature Integrated Demand & Supply Planning S&OP demand forecasting Demand Planning sales forecasting Supply Chain Leadership talent development talent management MORE
In their 16 th annual report, Capgemini shares their assessment of the 3PL market, along with special sections on emerging markets, electronics, talent management and strategic assessment. Talent Management. Both shippers and 3PLs are confident with their current leadership teams, but concerned about the future leaders in the talent pipeline. There appears to be a talent shortage looming as logistics companies grow and take on bigger challenges. MORE
Today’s knowledge forum focused on Talent Management and featured one speaker who really inspired me. Joanna Martinez from Cushman and Wakefield, a large real estate and facilities management person, discussed the challenges of working with HR as a procurement person. MORE
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. MORE
In this post, I’ll explore the role of internships in talent management and share some best practices for setting up and managing an effective internship program. It’s important to empower your interns to make decisions in conjunction with their managers. MORE
Jason Mathers, Senior Manager, Environmental Defense Fund. Managing Carrier Capacity in an Improving Economy. Talent Management as the Core of a Supply Chain Strategy. But this demand for talent greatly exceeds supply. MORE
I would encourage anyone familiar with the Poole College of Management, Jenkins MBA, or the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative, to participate in the SCM survey of top 20 providers of supply chain talent by selecting their top three (hopefully, one of which will be yours truly, NC State). The survey link is [link] The survey polled 719 supply chain professionals last month and asked: “As a marker of supply chain talent, please select your top three universities.” MORE
The post The Three Biggest Challenges of Retaining Supply Chain Talent appeared first on Chainalytics. Blog Integrated Demand & Supply Planning Managed Analytics integrated demand & supply planning managed services outsourced services Supply Chain Planning talent management talent retention MORE
The Future of Supply Chain Belongs to Those Who Can Find the Talent! The supply chain talent crisis is a significant problem that will cause widespread disruption in the industry. However, demand for more products, faster and at lower costs is increasing, so supply chain executives need to start thinking about how they can prepare for and respond to the current and forthcoming supply chain talent crisis. Causes of the Supply Chain Talent Crisis. Subscribe Here! MORE
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? MORE
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 MORE
Our program engages our 20 top corporate partners to develop projects across a wide variety of different areas, including market intelligence, logistics, inventory, value stream mapping, cost management, supply management, transportation, performance metrics, and others (see Project Breakdown ,). MBA Supply Chain MBA Supply Chain Programs Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Talent Supply Chain Talent Management MORE
” Real-time data sharing will become more important then ever in driving quality improvements , but will hinge largely on the ability of organizations to build effective data governance strategies to control how data is managed and collected. MORE
A lot of blogs and writers are discussing the role of machines vs. humans and their relationship, especially in the context of supply chain management. These insights suggest that change management is not just option, but truly imperative in a period when so many new technologies are coming on-line. The change management portion of analytics will be a bigger inhibitor than the software and hardware changes. MORE
The transformation of retailing into a multi-channel business is one indicator of the changing face of supply chain management. And they will also be accomplished risk managers given the growing number of threats that companies face. New challenges. MORE
This is a guest post from Director Clyde Crider of the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative, based on an MBA panel he sat in on yesterday at NC State’s Poole College of Management. Emerging Issues in Supply Chain MBA Supply Chain MBA Supply Chain Programs Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Students Supply Chain Talent Supply Chain Talent Management Undergraduate Supply Chain Undergraduate Supply Chain Programs MORE
The job title Strategic Account Manager did not exist in CHR a decade ago. Now these managers play a key role. That argument has now been won, he believes, and there is widespread acceptance that logistics is a critical component of supply chain management. Logistics on the move. MORE
Why Supply Chain Talent Management Needs to Be a Top Priority | Transportfolio. Companies have always needed smart, motivated professionals to design, build, and manage their supply chains. Compelling Reasons to Focus on Talent Management. MORE
The Supply Chain Management Review, one of the leading practitioner journals in the field of supply chain, is hosting their first ever conference in November at the Rosemount Hilton at O’Hare Airport in Chicago. MBA Supply Chain MBA Supply Chain Programs Strategic Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management Supply Chain Management Supply chain Relationships Supply Chain Students Supply Chain Talent Management MORE
Why Supply Chain Talent Management Needs to Be a Top Priority | Transportfolio. Companies have always needed smart, motivated professionals to design, build, and manage their supply chains. Compelling Reasons to Focus on Talent Management. MORE
Supply chain management (SCM) is no longer the Rodney Dangerfield of corporate functions. The increasing importance of SCM has also brought a major challenge: how to ensure that there is enough talent to meet the profession’s needs today and tomorrow. Linkedin Influencer, Yossi Sheffi. MORE
Five Reasons Why Talent Management Should Be a Part of Everyone’s Job.Connect by C.H. Companies have always needed smart, motivated professionals to design, build, and manage their supply chains. Addressing the talent shortage crisis. MORE
Have you heard about companies investing a lot of money, time, and resources to implement a transportation management system (TMS), only to have to shelve the system later because the ongoing savings or efficiencies weren’t meeting expectations? Talent Management TMS Technology MORE
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? MORE
Blog Feature Integrated Demand & Supply Planning Managed Analytics S&OP Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Operations Transportation Cost-to-Serve E-Commerce ELD Freight Capacity freight transportation IBP macroeconomic trends make or buy network optimization Omni-channel risk management segmented planning supply chain alignment supply chain innovation Supply Chain Network Design supply chain segmentation supply chain technology talent management MORE
Strategic Sourcing Manager – Tires, Wheels, and Mounting Systems. John Deere World Headquarters – Enterprise Supply Management. We had another great set of student projects during our Spring SCRC student poster session. MORE
The shortage of supply chain talent means that companies must do all they can to keep these valued professionals. We asked HR and supply chain managers at a talent management roundtable about their staff retention strategies. The company also has developed a two-week leadership program for a select group of its most promising managers. Ensuring that leaders devote time to helping team members develop professionally is another way to retain promising talent. MORE
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 MORE
Most spend management looks at historical spending – which is interesting, but doesn’t tell you where the puck is going! Other indicators included data pulled from the Federal Reserve economic database, the Producer Price Index, the Purchasing Managers Index, as well as internal metrics such as the size of the company’s own sales force. As we’ve noted in prior posts, talent is the key to procurement organizations. MORE
Talent Management Related Topics Talking Logistics
MAY 24, 2018
Robinson , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Why is talent management so important in logistics today? What trends are impacting the way companies approach talent management today? Robinson talent management
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?
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
Transportfolio
JANUARY 30, 2017
Why Supply Chain Talent Management Needs to Be a Top Priority | Transportfolio. Companies have always needed smart, motivated professionals to design, build, and manage their supply chains. Compelling Reasons to Focus on Talent Management.
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?
Transportfolio
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Why Supply Chain Talent Management Needs to Be a Top Priority | Transportfolio. Companies have always needed smart, motivated professionals to design, build, and manage their supply chains. Compelling Reasons to Focus on Talent Management.
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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.
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
CHAINalytics
APRIL 4, 2019
The post The Three Biggest Challenges of Retaining Supply Chain Talent appeared first on Chainalytics. Blog Integrated Demand & Supply Planning Managed Analytics integrated demand & supply planning managed services outsourced services Supply Chain Planning talent management talent retention
CHAINalytics
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Blog Feature Integrated Demand & Supply Planning Managed Analytics S&OP Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Operations Transportation Cost-to-Serve E-Commerce ELD Freight Capacity freight transportation IBP macroeconomic trends make or buy network optimization Omni-channel risk management segmented planning supply chain alignment supply chain innovation Supply Chain Network Design supply chain segmentation supply chain technology talent management
CHAINalytics
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Blog Demand Planning Intelligence Consortium Feature Integrated Demand & Supply Planning S&OP demand forecasting Demand Planning sales forecasting Supply Chain Leadership talent development talent management
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
Jason Mathers, Senior Manager, Environmental Defense Fund. Managing Carrier Capacity in an Improving Economy. Talent Management as the Core of a Supply Chain Strategy. But this demand for talent greatly exceeds supply.
Supply Chain @ MIT
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
The first MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management (SCM) has seen incredible success. Featured Innovation Talent Mgmt digital classroom MIT CTL MIT MicroMasters revolutionary online platform supply chain education talent management
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 17, 2019
The Future of Supply Chain Belongs to Those Who Can Find the Talent! The supply chain talent crisis is a significant problem that will cause widespread disruption in the industry. However, demand for more products, faster and at lower costs is increasing, so supply chain executives need to start thinking about how they can prepare for and respond to the current and forthcoming supply chain talent crisis. Causes of the Supply Chain Talent Crisis. Subscribe Here!
NC State SCRC
DECEMBER 22, 2017
” Real-time data sharing will become more important then ever in driving quality improvements , but will hinge largely on the ability of organizations to build effective data governance strategies to control how data is managed and collected.
Supply Chain @ MIT
JULY 23, 2015
How to overcome the shortage of supply talent is a continuing topic of discussion in the industry. Talent Mgmt data models demand forecasting MIT CTL resilience shortage supply chain talent talent management
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
In their 16 th annual report, Capgemini shares their assessment of the 3PL market, along with special sections on emerging markets, electronics, talent management and strategic assessment. Talent Management. Both shippers and 3PLs are confident with their current leadership teams, but concerned about the future leaders in the talent pipeline. There appears to be a talent shortage looming as logistics companies grow and take on bigger challenges.
Supply Chain @ MIT
APRIL 3, 2014
The job title Strategic Account Manager did not exist in CHR a decade ago. Now these managers play a key role. That argument has now been won, he believes, and there is widespread acceptance that logistics is a critical component of supply chain management. Logistics on the move.
TMC
DECEMBER 22, 2016
A Call to Action: Make Supply Chain Management a Magnet for Millennials. In last week’s blog post I highlighted how there needs to be a cross-functional approach to attracting talented professionals to the company – especially supply chain management, which is facing a talent shortage crisis.
Supply Chain View from the Field
OCTOBER 14, 2014
Software Advice analyzed 200 job listings to find out what it really takes to be a supply chain manager. On average, employers want a supply chain manager with 7 years of experience. 37% of employers wanted a supply chain manager with a professional certification. MBA Supply Chain Programs Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Students Supply Chain Talent Supply Chain Talent Management
Supply Chain View from the Field
SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
The Supply Chain Management Review, one of the leading practitioner journals in the field of supply chain, is hosting their first ever conference in November at the Rosemount Hilton at O’Hare Airport in Chicago. MBA Supply Chain MBA Supply Chain Programs Strategic Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management Supply Chain Management Supply chain Relationships Supply Chain Students Supply Chain Talent Management
Supply Chain View from the Field
OCTOBER 23, 2015
This is a guest post from Director Clyde Crider of the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative, based on an MBA panel he sat in on yesterday at NC State’s Poole College of Management. Emerging Issues in Supply Chain MBA Supply Chain MBA Supply Chain Programs Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Students Supply Chain Talent Supply Chain Talent Management Undergraduate Supply Chain Undergraduate Supply Chain Programs
Supply Chain View from the Field
SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
Our program engages our 20 top corporate partners to develop projects across a wide variety of different areas, including market intelligence, logistics, inventory, value stream mapping, cost management, supply management, transportation, performance metrics, and others (see Project Breakdown ,). MBA Supply Chain MBA Supply Chain Programs Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Talent Supply Chain Talent Management
Supply Chain @ MIT
MARCH 4, 2014
Supply chain management (SCM) is no longer the Rodney Dangerfield of corporate functions. The increasing importance of SCM has also brought a major challenge: how to ensure that there is enough talent to meet the profession’s needs today and tomorrow. Linkedin Influencer, Yossi Sheffi.
Supply Chain View from the Field
OCTOBER 20, 2015
I would encourage anyone familiar with the Poole College of Management, Jenkins MBA, or the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative, to participate in the SCM survey of top 20 providers of supply chain talent by selecting their top three (hopefully, one of which will be yours truly, NC State). The survey link is [link] The survey polled 719 supply chain professionals last month and asked: “As a marker of supply chain talent, please select your top three universities.”
NC State SCRC
MARCH 17, 2017
In particular, management will often say “Oh yeah – we use cross-functional teams.”
TMC
MARCH 17, 2016
In last week’s post , Ashley Rapp, manager of learning and development at TMC, described how internship opportunities can help logistics companies and the industry address the talent gap and support the career development of participants.
Supply Chain View from the Field
OCTOBER 4, 2015
Most spend management looks at historical spending – which is interesting, but doesn’t tell you where the puck is going! Other indicators included data pulled from the Federal Reserve economic database, the Producer Price Index, the Purchasing Managers Index, as well as internal metrics such as the size of the company’s own sales force. As we’ve noted in prior posts, talent is the key to procurement organizations.
Supply Chain @ MIT
MARCH 27, 2014
The transformation of retailing into a multi-channel business is one indicator of the changing face of supply chain management. And they will also be accomplished risk managers given the growing number of threats that companies face. New challenges.
Supply Chain View from the Field
JUNE 10, 2015
If we are not up to the task, and can’t bring the best talent into a role that has responsibility for over 50% of an organizations costs (in most modern enterprises), then perhaps the leadership team doesn’t have their priorities in the right place! In my mind, they need to invest in a talent management strategy, beginning by partnering with targeted universities to help shape and develop the people that they need to fulfill these roles.
Supply Chain View from the Field
MAY 5, 2014
Strategic Sourcing Manager – Tires, Wheels, and Mounting Systems. John Deere World Headquarters – Enterprise Supply Management. We had another great set of student projects during our Spring SCRC student poster session.
TMC
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
In this post, I’ll explore the role of internships in talent management and share some best practices for setting up and managing an effective internship program. It’s important to empower your interns to make decisions in conjunction with their managers.
Supply Chain @ MIT
MAY 30, 2013
The shortage of supply chain talent means that companies must do all they can to keep these valued professionals. We asked HR and supply chain managers at a talent management roundtable about their staff retention strategies. The company also has developed a two-week leadership program for a select group of its most promising managers. Ensuring that leaders devote time to helping team members develop professionally is another way to retain promising talent.
TMC
MAY 4, 2017
Have you heard about companies investing a lot of money, time, and resources to implement a transportation management system (TMS), only to have to shelve the system later because the ongoing savings or efficiencies weren’t meeting expectations? Talent Management TMS Technology
Supply Chain View from the Field
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
Today’s knowledge forum focused on Talent Management and featured one speaker who really inspired me. Joanna Martinez from Cushman and Wakefield, a large real estate and facilities management person, discussed the challenges of working with HR as a procurement person.
NC State SCRC
OCTOBER 21, 2017
Very few managers teach their direct reports how to do this, and it is certainly not taught in most university analytics and supply chain classes. But it is such an essential part of what is needed to manage in the digital economy. For example, the tendency is for managers to hire people that are just like they are. Change Management LIVING Supply Chain Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Talent Supply Chain Talent Management
NC State SCRC
JUNE 21, 2017
A lot of blogs and writers are discussing the role of machines vs. humans and their relationship, especially in the context of supply chain management. These insights suggest that change management is not just option, but truly imperative in a period when so many new technologies are coming on-line. The change management portion of analytics will be a bigger inhibitor than the software and hardware changes.
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