Education & Professional Development

'30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars' Nominations Due Oct. 30

October 5, 2015

Attention, supply management professionals: Is there a young (30 or under) "rising star" at your company who is making a big impact? ThomasNet and the Institute for Supply Management are inviting the industry to recognize these achievers as "30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars." The nomination deadline for the second annual recognition program is Oct. 30, 2015.

GE Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to Group Promoting Women in Manufacturing Vertical

September 30, 2015

Women in Manufacturing

Women in Manufacturing has received a $100,000 grant from the GE Foundation.

Trucking Finds Difficulty in Hiring Enough Engine Technicians with Computer Training

September 29, 2015

Wall Street Journal

As trucks have become more advanced, transportations companies are increasingly in need of technicians with computer skills. But truck operators say negative perceptions of the industry are making it difficult to compete for tech-savvy talent.

Are You Overlooking or Underestimating the Value of Chief Supply Chain Officer?

September 11, 2015

Forbes

The presence of a chief supply chain officer indicates a certain amount of intelligence around the boardroom.

Manufacturing to Create 700,000 Jobs This Year - Report Asks How Many Will Go to Women

August 28, 2015

APICS

Manufacturing is expected to yield approximately 700,000 new jobs in 2015, according to a report from APICS Supply Chain Council, which urges the industry to recruit women for those positions.

Attracting and Retaining Millennials: What Young Supply Chain Stars Can Teach Us All

August 27, 2015

M.L. Peck of ISM & Linda Rigano of ThomasNet

At 29 years of age, Katy Conrad, site lead at Shell's Geismar Chemical Plant, is a terrific ambassador for her profession. She loves everything about supply management - working with smart engineering and business professionals, solving tough problems, and making a bottom-line impact. At Shell, she has delivered significant savings, built a regional B2B sourcing strategy, and held an overseas assignment.

Attributes Listed of What Makes Effective Supply Chain Leader

August 12, 2015

APICS SCC

A report from APICS Supply Chain Council examines critical success factors of a supply chain leader, including his or her attributes, leadership style and ability to formally and informally influence a multitude of stakeholders.