Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Who here works in a warehouse? What is the correct etiquette to address a rude supervisor? He’s constantly getting on my last nerve.

Drove 3 hours from California to Arizona, when I got there it turned out that the warehouse manager had assigned me to the wrong truck… fml

what is the most efficient and cost-cutting way to transport party supplies from the West Coast to the East Coast?

I feel like supply chain is so wide - and it depends on the industry as well. Like supply chain in banking and insurance is so different from supply chain in FMCG or energy industry, and most folks still th… more

I feel bad for the people who got into supply chain management and are burned out. I feel like they get the short end of the stick, and it truly is not a bad career at all, I think maybe some of them … more

What part of supply chain management is your favorite? I am partial to procurement, but I know some people prefer to work in warehouses.

I am an inventory control manager with 9 years of inventory management, purchasing, and warehouse management (7 yrs military 2 yrs private). Looking to transition to supply chain management such as pl… more

Are supply chain roles mostly remote?

What I like most about working in supply chain management: the good opportunities at every turn. What I dislike the most: having to make phone calls every single day to make sure things are running sm… more

How do I go about planning for a huge transportation job? It's my first time being tasked with this

Yay for globalization! Without technology, I'm assuming overseas business was extremely hard, if not impossible in some cases. With technology and Zoom, we can conduct this same business in a matt… more

A client is threatening to drop us because they feel like we could be doing "so much more" but hasn't really gone into detail as to what "so much more means to them." How do I … more

I'm a director for a logistics company and I'm heartbroken because on Monday I'll have to lay off my entire staff and declare bankruptcy. Things have been hard since 2020, clients dropping… more

People say I'm weird, but it's always been my dream to become a truck driver just like my dad. It's not the most glamorous job out there, but it was enough for him an it's enough for m… more

If I want to start my own supply chain management company, which industry would you say is the easiest to handle and which industry should I stay away from?

My manager got sought out by another company. I went for his job and has an interview Monday. The position is for Regional Materials Manager. Please provide your best interview tips.

The truck I drive for a dairy transportation company broke down in the middle of nowhere and they told me to "wait" for someone to come help me. It's been 6 hours, the products have a li… more

Was called a racial slur by my boss. I am a black male in my 30s and have dealt with my fair share of racism, but never in the workplace. This boss is a veteran and he's been known to confront oth… more

Applied for a job at a supply chain management company and was told I am "unfit" for the position. My qualifications are good enough, but I believe this may be discriminatory against me beca… more

Hello friends! Could use some help with likes to open up DMs. Experience in international humanitarian supply chains , happy to chat with anyone who is interested in that. Thanks in advance !

How do we feel about female truck drivers? At my company we've received some applications by women wanting to become drivers, but you know what they say about female drivers...

Looking for input on changing positions from a Buyer to an International Logistics Coordinator. I have international freight experience and have a potential opportunity. Financially, the move makes a … more

We found out one of our drivers may have a drinking problem. How? Bunch of empty bottles in his truck. Should I ask about this or just let him go to avoid being held liable in case an accident happens… more

At what age should drivers retire? Our company recommends doing so after 60 years old, but some companies just perform yearly routine checks to ensure their drivers are able to perform their duties sa… more

Hello, I am a recent BBA SupplyChain graduate. I went back to school after years in the banking and insurance industry. I am currently looking for a job to start my supply chain career. What should be… more

One of my employees who is a good friend of mine informed me that there's been talk of them striking over some mistreatment. He didn't mention who the mistreatment came from, I assume it was m… more

Is everyone experience extreme understaffing? I know many people doing multiple roles within my company, but wondering if my company just sucks or this is common everywhere.

We've been importing most of our goods from Europe, but with the cost of everything going up, this has become unsustainable. Should we look to Asia or South America in order to lower our overall c… more

How bad the 2008 recession for those working in supply chain management?

How do you deal with international suppliers? We work with a company in Mexico for school supplies and they literally stopped responding to all communications after we sent them their yearly fee. We&#… more

What shortages are there in the nation/world right now? We want to partner up with new product firms but we want to ensure that the partnership is lucrative enough for us. The past two years have been… more

I am looking to start my own supply chain management company. I have some friends from my previous company who said they would like to join my company instead, and I know I have to rent/buy some truck… more

How much do y'all make? I make $30 an hour. It's more than enough (for me) but I've heard that wages vary drastically. So what about you?

I am a new grad that started working as a supply chain coordinator this month. Is supply chain a good field to be in? What industries do you recommend and how can I grow fast?

Was an employee for 10 years, today I finally asked for a promotion and my boss said yes. I'm over the moon! Cheers!

Looking to sue my manager/company! I drive trucks for a supply chain management company. I recently got into an accident because of faulty brakes. The truck is fine but I got bad whiplash and now my e… more

Is it actually safe for my manager to ask me to drive my truck in the winter? I normally wouldn't mind since I've done it before, but this particular guy just told me to "drive slow"… more