The Role of People in Age of AI and Automation
As AI and automation become more integrated into supply chain operations, the role of people is evolving -- but how, and how fast? This short survey explores how companies are preparing their [...]
Revisiting Performance Reviews
Most companies conduct performance reviews of their employees at least once per year. Who conducts and provides input in the process? What key performance indicators and documented skills play a [...]
Continuing Education for Supply Chain Professionals
"When you stop learning, you stop leading," says leadership expert Kenneth Blanchard. This is particularly true for supply chain professionals considering the rapid and ongoing changes in the [...]
Is Software Diminishing People’s Supply Chain Skills?
In a November 2014 WSJ article, Nicholas Carr writes, "Artificial intelligence has arrived. Today’s computers are discerning and sharp. They can sense the environment, untangle knotty problems, [...]
Advice for Supply Chain Young Professionals (from Indago Members)
A few weeks ago, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community, “Based on your experience and lessons learned, what advice would you give to young professionals (or students) [...]
Supply Chain Certifications: Are They Worth It?
There are various supply chain and logistics certifications that industry professionals can pursue from APICS, ISM, CSCMP, and other organizations. Is getting a certification important for career [...]
Supply Chain in High School
In March 2011, I wrote a post making the case that, like in baseball, the supply chain and logistics industry needed a farm system to attract and develop the next generation of leaders. As I [...]
