Category: Networking Tactics
Podcast: Climbing the Supply Chain Leadership Ladder – with President of McLane Grocery, Chris Smith
Hosts: Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney In This Episode: In this episode of the "Supply Chain Careers Podcast," we sit down with Chris Smith, who has a rich background spanning from Walgreens to McKesson. Chris got his start at Home Depot has climbed the ranks to become a venerated and dynamic leader in logistics and operations. Chris dives into his problem-solving approach, emphasizing the significance of six sigma, lean principles, and ground-level operational insight. He shares invaluable advice for rising professionals, highlighting strategic vision, risk understanding, and operational efficiency as key to advancement. Reflecting on [...]
Supply Chain Leadership Series Ep 9: Adult Learning & Development Planning
In this episode, listen and learn how to get started and apply the 70-20-10 concept that helps you weave your development and learning into the job, making the time and space for development.
Supply Chain Leadership Series Ep 8: Developing Internal and External Networks
In this episode, we discuss how to advance your career by building your internal and external networks!
Supply Chain Networking Opportunities are Everywhere
Your supply chain network is an incredibly valuable resource throughout your career. You may have heard someone say, “It’s not what you know, but who you know that makes a difference”. Actually, it’s both. The point is to emphasize that everyone can learn some of the principles of supply chain, but in the end, it is groups of people that solve supply chain problems, together. Every encounter is an opportunity for supply chain networking and to learn from others and possibly make a connection that can serve you both going forward. Your network, at its most basic, is everyone [...]
