Supply chain training - Articles - Page 2

Penn State Opens Enrollment for Supply Chain Program

January 7, 2014

Based on extensive research conducted in 2013, Penn State Executive Programs has refined the curriculum of its entire supply chain portfolio, including the launch of two new programs.

Talent Management, Digital Readiness Among Most Significant Blind Spots, Business Leaders Say

December 18, 2013

Boston Consulting Group

Business leaders around the world feel least prepared to execute on strategies for driving growth - among them, large-scale transformation, open innovation, digital channels, and talent management - according to a global survey released today by The Boston Consulting Group.

Wanted: Supply-Chain Management Leaders

December 13, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Trey McClure, vice president of supply management with Lawson Products, explains the importance of supply "change" management -- and identifies a shortage of leaders who can address the issue today.

Supply Chains Need to Be Simple and Complex

December 12, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Global supply chains are becoming increasingly complicated. But they also need to respond to demands by customers for simplicity. Padman Ramankutty, chief executive officer of Intrigo Systems Inc., explains the apparent paradox.

Institute for Supply Chain, Logistics Careers Opens in South Africa

November 7, 2013

ITWeb

The Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM) has opened in Johannesburg with the aim to partner with industry and to improve the general caliber of those pursuing careers in logistics and supply chain and related disciplines.

Supply Chain Expertise Exists Out There, But Do You Want to Pay for It?

June 14, 2013

Donald Laghezza, Founder, Logistics Edge

I call attention to a misconception among business reporters and analysts concerning the lack of expertise in the supply chain arena. A recent Wall Street Journal article The Hot New MBA: Supply Chain Management is making the rounds of various Logistics blog circles. Basically, the article tells us that there are not enough experienced logistics and Supply Chain professionals to go around. And that universities are ramping up to offer courses that will help business fill the gap. This, of course, is nonsense.