Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Has anyone felt like your job has just become this monotonous series of the same things in different ways? When I first started out I thought it was very exciting and now I can kind of phone it in and… more

I'm looking into getting my CPIM certificate from ASCM. It's $2,145 for the course and the exam. I am a demand planner with 5 years experience and am wondering if it would help in getting bett… more

Hi all, let's get into the spirit of the holiday as we shop or hide from the crowds. What's top of your list that you're grateful for this year?

Whenever I ask my manager questions they brush me off like I'm stupid, but a past boss told me always ask questions no matter how dumb you look and that there is something worse than not knowing s… more

Are any of you worried about being replaced by AI or do you think it's just making your job easier and easier?

My partner recently taught himself to program (python and jscript) and is interested in positions that fuse supply chain/procurement and scripting. What kinds of roles or job titles should he look for… more

Name something fun you did this weekend!

What are some of your guys pet peeves at work? I’ll go first, I hate how we always have to be on camera!!!

What features make a great leader?

Anyone here love their job? Would you want to perhaps regret getting into Logistics / Supply Chain?

You never know who you are going to see in this field! Even after switching jobs a few years back, in my next position, I had engaged and worked with my previous coworkers on a new project! This is a … more

What are some tools that help you throughout your day that you cannot live without? For me, I have a daily planner that I downloaded from a template online. Helps me stay better organized.

How long have you been with your company? I’ve been here over 5 years.

Do you have one-on-ones with your boss? If so, do you think help you long term?

Have you had any prior bosses that you looked up to? If so, what made them great?

Good afternoon everyone! Hope everyone is having a great day! If you had one thing that you would change about your work life, what would it be? For me, I think it would be that I want to have less me… more

Hi everyone,

I’ve spent the last decade in supply chain operations management in big box retail, pharmaceutical and CPG manufacturing, e-commerce startup and big 4 business consulting environments.

Seeking opportunities to gro… more

Saw a newer professional in here, and there are so many people eager for a job and really committed to their careers, but I'm also seeing a lot of genzers who are what I would say "sleeping o… more

Graduated last year and have interviewed for a few entry level logistics roles but I cannot seem to get a job and I'm getting panicked. What are some of the easiest jobs to get into/where should I… more

Anyone go to any Christmas parties here at work? Do you generally enjoy them?

Happy Sunday! Name something fun you did this weekend, not work related of course!

Happy Saturday! How often do you find yourself working on the weekends? Are you salary or hourly? I’m hourly and I have to work every other weekend.

What is the best avenue to hire more supply chain or inventory management peeps?

I have been tasked with starting a SC dept at a newer company and I'm absolutely overwhelmed. Any advice??

When is a good time to know you are ready for a promotion?

How often do you take PTO? Do you have to schedule it and get it approved? Is it a hassle at your job to take off?

What is the fastest you've left a job?

I'd love to hear people's thoughts on the relationship between suppliers and customers. Who should defer to or coddle who, or should there be absolutely equal treatment? Is the customer always… more

Happy Hump Day!! How is everyone doing this week? Do you feel that this week is better than last week?

I am recruiting a higher level Supply Chain leader and I’m trying to find companies that are similar in their SC evolution to the company in recruiting for. What companies do you know that are runnin… more

Had a very awkward run-in with an old boss who is now a supplier, and while we were on a meeting he made comments like I'd come a long way and sort of implying that I was really bad at my job when… more

Can someone recommend a good procurement book for beginners, to understand terminology and processes

At what point in your career do you feel like you can say f it to things that aren't working for you? Quit without feeling bad about it, make a fuss about things you weren't a fan of, not apol… more

Name a time you confronted your superiors/boss about something you thought was wrong.

What did you guys do this weekend? Anything fun?

Do you have to engage with different departments or do you only deal with your direct team members?

What made you get into logistics?

How big is your supply chain team? I’ve worked in big groups (20+) and smaller groups (2 people) throughout my career.

As we head into the holiday season do you see your workloads generally increase or decrease?

What companies offer IC growth opportunities for supply chain?