Professional Growth
How To Get The Most Out Of Supply Chain And Logistics Conferences
Whether you are just starting out or you have been working in supply chain for years, attending professional conferences offers you many opportunities—to connect with your peers, to attend presentations given by thought leaders and to possibly meet some potential job candidates. And there is no shortage of supply chain and logistics conferences. Here are…
Read MoreSupply Chain Issues: Are You In the Know About Social and Environmental Responsibility?
As supply chains go global, the pressure is on to be both socially and environmentally responsible. How does your supply chain stack up? Do your executives support this important trend? Social Responsibility: Why It’s Become Important Within the last two years, many major consumer brands have implemented programs in their overseas plants to…
Read MoreHow To: Work Your Way up the Supply Chain
In this increasingly global economy, skilled supply chain professionals will be in continuous demand. How can you make sure your supply chain career is following the right path? If you’re still in school If you want to get into supply chain management, hopefully your college offers certification in supply chain and logistics, if not a…
Read MoreHow to Brand Yourself as a Thought Leader in Supply Chain
One great way to get ahead in the supply chain industry is to brand yourself as a thought leader, or an authority in the field. But how? You may think that unless you run the biggest supply chain organization in the country and are often interviewed for the news, you won’t have many opportunities to…
Read MoreHow to be a Strong Team Leader in Supply Chain
As a leader in your supply chain organization, it’s your job to guide your colleagues towards accomplishing specific goals. Even if you consistently reach your goals, could your leadership use some improvement? Here are three ways to help you evaluate your effectiveness as a leader and see where you can improve: Do you connect and…
Read MoreBe Proactive with Your Recruiter to Boost Your Supply Chain Career
Have you ever worked with a supply chain recruiter in your job search? It can be an important step in your career growth and development. A recruiter’s job is to help you land a best-fit job based on your background, experience and skills. But you have to be an active participant in the process. Here’s…
Read MoreStrategic Sourcing Manager – MRO and Capital Procurement, Denver, CO
We have an exciting new supply chain procurement opportunity in Denver, CO. MRO & Capital Equipment, a profitable manufacturing company, is seeking a talented Strategic Sourcing/Commodity Manager. This person will be responsible for leading a $35M spend category (which is a greenfield opportunity), some capital equipment sourcing, driving supplier quality, service performance, cost saving and…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Chat About Your Upcoming Interview
Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve interviewed for a job in the supply chain distribution. Maybe you’re new to the process. Either way, it’s a good idea to keep a few things in mind before you start the process. Every year, a national career site surveys hiring managers and compiles a list of the worst…
Read MoreFour Strategies for Success for Young Supply Chain Professionals
It can be tough when you’re just starting out in the supply chain industry, which is rapidly growing and becoming very competitive. If you’re just starting out in your career, you’re probably going to have to “earn your stripes” before you can move on and move up. Here are four tips on how you can…
Read MoreHow Can Making Referrals Boost Your Career?
Have you ever referred a friend or colleague for a job in the supply chain? If not, you may want to consider doing so. Why? Your referrals of other candidates can make a big impact on your own supply chain career. First, if you recommend someone for a job at your own current company, and…
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