MBA Supply Chain Programs

May 29, 2013

For supply chain managers to become a trusted advisor, talent management is key

A CPO in the financial services industry also noted that a need to redefine procurement’s role in the enterprise is happening, driven by the recognition that a new type of… 

May 21, 2013

Easy steps for supply chain students to ensure they remain unemployed…

I recently visited with a large services company, and learned a few things talking to their supply chain recruiters that provided some great insights for students to think about. First,… 

Mar 29, 2013

Do We Need More Lawyers in Procurement? Or Do Lawyers Need More Procurement Managers?

As I’ve continued with my research on the future faces of procurement, a consistent theme that has come up again and again is the need for increased interaction between the… 

Oct 11, 2012

Ralph Lauren's Supply Chain: A Lot More Complex Then You Think!

Jeff Holcomb, Senior Vice President of Customer Operations and US Transportation at Ralph Lauren’s offices in Greensboro, NC spoke in my MBA supply chain class last week.  He told the… 

Jul 3, 2012

They're Posted! Latest Supply Chain Sustainability Benchmark Reports!

Every other year, a team of MBA students from the Poole College of Management take a one credit class I teach on supply chain sustainability.  As part of this class,… 

Apr 25, 2012

SCM Talent Management: Creating the Next Generation of Superheroes!

Our upcoming SCRC meeting  (April 30-May 1 in Raleigh, NC) is one that I am sure will peak a lot of interest in today’s supply chain professional.  The theme of… 

Feb 1, 2012

Applying supply chain thinking to the supply chain talent problem

In a recent white paper published in October 2010, Jim Rice from MIT argues that there is a potential crisis for supply chain talent brewing.  A speaker from a large… 

Jan 4, 2012

Regional government policies have raised problems for Chinese talent-seekers

In this on-going blog theme on China, we explore some of the challenges experienced by companies seeking talented individuals for supply chain roles as they expand in Asia. Much of… 

Jan 3, 2012

Logistics Education in China

Though the advancement of higher education in China has produced more graduate students for entering level positions in foreign logistics companies, locating qualified candidates is a real challenge. Several of… 

Jul 4, 2010

The Critical Role of Procurement in the BP Oil Spill Cleanup: Part II

In a prior blog, I discussed the important role that procurement is playing at BP.  Shortly after this event, I had a discussion with another group of executives involved in…