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Supplier diversity is crucial for supporting Veteran-Owned Businesses (VOBs) and integrating them into supply chains. To ensure success, it is vital for companies to create a tailored approach with top-level buy-in. Here are some key leading practices to enhance supplier diversity for VOBs: 1. Establish a specific supplier diversity policy for veterans: Company culture plays a significant role, and when executive leadership is committed to this initiative, success is more likely. This commitment can lead to valuable opportunities and internal initiatives. 2. Partner with professional groups: Collaborate with organizations like NaVOBA, NVBDC, and CVOB to incorporate qualified VOBs into your supply chains. By sharing opportunities and learning best practices, companies can strengthen their supplier diversity efforts. 3. Establish mentorship programs for potential suppliers: Mentor-protégé programs benefit both parties involved. Suppliers gain insights into the company's operations and decision-making processes, while also making key connections. These programs enhance a VOB's competitiveness in the supplier market. 4. Implement favorable payment terms: Offering special payment terms, such as shorter payment periods, can significantly benefit smaller VOBs. These terms support VOBs in managing their cash flow and overall business operations effectively. By implementing these leading practices, companies can not only hire veterans but also actively support and engage VOBs in their supply chains. #ConstructionInclusionWeek2024 #SupplierDiversity #VeteranOwnedBusinesses #DiversityandInclusion #NVBDC

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Compensation Trends in Supply Chain Roles The median salary for supply chain professionals has surpassed $103,000 in 2024—a 4% year-over-year increase. Top talent expects competitive pay. Investing in the right talent now will save costs on inefficiencies later. Curious if your compensation packages are competitive? Let’s connect for a market analysis.

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There are a LOT of factors that I look at when considering a candidate for a supply chain role. But one of the most important things I look at is industry experience. Hiring for a retailer, I need either retail or wholesale experience. Hiring for a manufacturer, I need manufacturing experience. And more specific than that – if I’m hiring for a food manufacturer, I normally can’t consider anyone who doesn’t have food, pharma or CPG manufacturing experience. When I’m hiring for a 3PL distributor, I need 3PL distribution experience. Not 3PL transportation, that’s not the same thing. Trucking? You guessed it, I need trucking experience. And usually more specific than that. If I'm working with an LTL carrier I need LTL experience. Not courier or FTL or flatbed. Same thing goes for the vast majority of our searches. There are some exceptions, but it’s unusual for me to consider someone from another industry. I know this can be frustrating to jobseekers, but it’s my job as a recruiter to find the best match for my client (hiring company) and their job openings. Thoughts?

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"Supply chain management has always been a strategic priority - what's changed is our understanding of its complexity," says Caldwell Hart, CPSM CPSD, Avetta's Principal for Procurement & Supply Chain Management. With 25 years of industry experience, including as a Chief Procurement Officer, he explains how modern supply chains require more than just technology. Hart shares why Avetta's approach combines SaaS solutions with deep advisory expertise in this Supply Chain Digital article: https://lnkd.in/gU5Kneum #SupplyChain #RiskManagement #procurement

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2024 has been a mixed bag of big spending and slower hiring. We're seeing some encouraging numbers for the 2nd half of the year and we're hopeful strong economy continues. If you want to chat about how the market is influencing supply chain hiring decisions, give us a call. This could be the best time to hire that SVP to expand business operations. We totally understand the hesitancy to commit to that cost as well. Let's talk it out. #supplychain #recruiting #talentmanagement #onboarding #2024 https://lnkd.in/gruZb7dt

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Are you an early to mid-career supply chain professional? Does the phrase "build your network" feel overwhelming or stressful? Are you struggling to identify the best next steps for the career that you desire? Are you an experienced supply chain leader who would like to engage with up and coming supply chain professionals? Are you looking for a supportive community to unpack these and other important topics with? If you answered "yes" to any of the previous questions, you are invited to join WISE Beyond for a fun and insightful hour on Wednesday, September 18th. Through a series of mini-sessions, you will connect with and learn from others. Registration link is in the comments. #womeninsupplychain

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Get ready for two days of unparalleled learning and networking at Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE New York! Connect with industry leaders, join interactive panels, and gain valuable insights. Reserve your spot today! #SupplyChain #PSCLIVE #PSCLIVENY #NewYork

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Partner with us to navigate these challenges and secure top talent in the supply chain and logistics industry. #SupplyChainRecruitment #LogisticsHiring #TalentAcquisition Current Hiring Challenges in the Market: - Job postings are inundated with hundreds of candidates submitting tailored resumes to match the job description and navigating through ATS systems. Are these candidates truly the right fit for your team? - Clients often express a preference for passive talent. This is precisely where the Lazio team excels. Following our intake call and collaborative planning as your strategic partner, we diligently identify the ideal candidate profile. - We streamline your hiring process, saving you valuable time. Prior to submission to a client, each candidate undergoes multiple interviews with the Lazio team, ensuring that only the most qualified and suitable candidates are presented. - The competition for top sales talent is fierce. The Lazio team possesses the network and cutting-edge technology to connect hiring managers directly with the best sales talent. This approach saves them valuable time and streamlines the hiring process, allowing them to focus on closing deals. Ready to elevate your sales team? Let Lazio streamline your hiring process and connect you with top sales talent. Reach out today to start building your winning team! #SalesRecruitment #HiringSolutions [email protected]

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https://lnkd.in/euNvSg6K One consistent theme through this article is that supply chain leaders are looking at what levers they would pull in the event of increased tariffs. The other piece interesting is from Crown Crafts CEO Olivia Elliott. She mentioned looking into other countries but pricing still making more sense in China as well as their supply chain infrastructure being finely-tuned.

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Do you care about supply chains and the people who make them work? 🚢🏗️🚚📦 Then project44's #SupplyChainChampions podcast 🎙️ is for you Topics include: 🎙️ Career Inspiration -- Are you working in supply chain and looking for ways to grow your career? The insights shared in this series could offer the inspiration and guidance you need to level up. 🎙️ Expert Insights -- Each guest is a leader in their field, sharing hard-earned lessons from navigating everything from supply chain disruptions to major industry innovations.  🎙️ Real Stories, Real People -- These aren't just theoretical discussions; these are stories from the trenches. Listeners will gain a rare glimpse into the human side of supply chain management. 🎙️ Complexity Simplified -- Even if you're new to the world of supply chain, this podcast is designed to demystify the complexities and help everyone better understand the integral role they play in your daily life. First episode out now. Give it a listen! ⤵️

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The manufacturing industry has survived the COVID-19 pandemic, and experts are expecting a strong increase in demand in the next few years. However, this increase in demand could also mean a shortage of labor, with an expected gap of 1.9 million jobs left unfilled, and managers could struggle to find and retain the employees they need 😲. What is your company doing to prepare for this possibility?

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Future Ready Supply Chain - Join ISM Philly on 5/9 for a robust virtual discussion to learn best practices for Transforming Your Supply Chain . Register at Phila.ismworld.org #supplychain #procurement #supplierdiversity #ism #ismphilly

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A recent Gartner survey shows that women’s representation in supply chain roles has stalled after experiencing strong gains last year. What has been the cause? Modern Materials Handling Magazine covers three primary factors that have halted progress and how the industry can correct course.

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Looking to improve your retail procurement system? Here are three best practices to implement when building or improving your system: 1. Build a formal procurement process: Documenting company policies regarding procurement and supplier performance establishes a standard for every transaction. 2. Manage inventory and supply chain: Monitoring and managing the flow of goods and resources minimizes backorders, reduces inventory management costs, and maximizes profitability 3. Leverage data analytics: Price benchmarking, spend analysis and strategic sourcing reduce costs and create greater value within the procurement function. Plus, tech-driven improvements like spend management and procurement platforms mean retailers can focus on delivering quality products and services without sacrificing quality or efficiency. Interested in learning more? Check out the full guide to retail procurement: https://hubs.la/Q02xBGKN0 #retailprocurement #procurementbestpractices #procurementtechnology

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