Talent Development

America wants to reshore manufacturing—but who will do the work?

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 · Alan Amling Reshoring manufacturing in the U.S. is accelerating, but a severe shortage of skilled labor across technical, operational, and leadership roles threatens to undermine its long-term viability.

Training in the real system: How immersive projects prepare the next generation of supply chain professionals

Thursday, March 5, 2026 · Corrine Chen Immersive, industry-embedded supply chain projects place students inside real operating systems, helping them build stronger applied capabilities in lean thinking, process mapping, and operational analysis than traditional textbook case studies.

How to rethink talent when AI executes your supply chain

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 · Amanda Dyson, VP of marketing, FourKites As AI agents increasingly automate supply chain execution, companies must redesign talent strategies to prioritize relationship management, critical thinking, and organizational influence rather than traditional process-based operational skills.

34th Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends: The Great Disconnect—Bridging the knowing/doing gap in logistics

Monday, March 2, 2026 · Christopher A. Boone, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Mississippi State University; Karl B. Manrodt, Ph.D., Professor, Georgia College and State University; M. Douglas Voss, Ph.D., Professor and Scott E. Bennett Arkansas Highway Commission Endowed Chair, Uni Our survey team discovers a persistent gap between knowing what’s possible in logistics and actually putting it into practice. From AI adoption to talent development and technology integration, leaders understand the path forward, but action still lags.

AI is automating procurement; it’s also creating jobs leaders aren’t ready for

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 · Meghan O’Doherty, Senior Director Procurement Advisory, Gartner Supply Chain Practice AI is transforming procurement by automating transactional sourcing work while creating entirely new AI-driven roles that require CPOs to rethink talent strategy, upskill teams, and redesign how procurement creates value.

When tech outruns talent

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 · Brian Straight AI, autonomy, and digital transformation are accelerating, but unless organizations build the skills to use them, supply chains will remain stuck in pilot mode.

Learning by doing: How academic–industry partnerships prepare future leaders

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 · Corrine Chen Academic–industry partnerships are accelerating supply chain talent development by giving students hands-on, real-world experience that improves performance, reduces lead times, and builds job-ready skills.

Three strategies to make supply chain roles easier to fill … and harder to walk away from

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 · Dana Stiffler, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner Supply Chain Supply chain leaders must redesign hard-to-fill roles with flexibility, purpose, and reduced friction to attract and retain talent in a competitive labor market.

From algorithm to workforce: Preparing supply chain leaders for the AI literacy era

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 · Corrine Chen AI is transforming supply chains from algorithm-driven functions into human–machine partnerships, making AI literacy, governance, hybrid skills, and academic–industry collaboration essential competencies for future-ready leaders and workforces.

Reimagining the experience of the frontline worker

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 · Meaghan Elwell, division president - Global Industrials, JLL Frontline employees power essential industries, yet many companies neglect their needs. By investing in career pathways, well-being, and flexible scheduling, organizations can reduce turnover, strengthen engagement, and build a resilient workforce.

AI project success relies on people first and foremost

Monday, July 21, 2025 · Norman Katz Only 26% of companies are achieving real value from AI—and according to a global BCG survey, the key to success isn’t algorithms, but prioritizing people and processes over technology alone.

What’s next for procurement? Five priorities from UT’s research

Thursday, July 17, 2025 · Dan Pellathy To shape their future, procurement teams must position themselves as strategic partners that drive customer value and contribute to the organization’s overall success. Here are five priority areas to help do that.

Can executive education keep up with supply chain volatility?

Monday, July 7, 2025 · Bridget McCrea ‘Set it and forget it’ is out. Continuous learning and adaptable education are crucial for navigating today's volatile supply chains.

You can’t always get what you post: Why Gen Z isn’t clicking on your job ad

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 · Andrew Zeiser, Sebastian Brockhaus, and A. Michael Knemeyer Like most industries, procurement is facing a talent shortage. Targeting potential candidates earlier in their career journeys and continuing to invest in them can prove an effective anecdote.

How to develop the next generation of supply chain planning professionals

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 · SCMR Staff Supply chain planning is in need of a reboot. Planners are increasingly expected to take a leading role in managing complex cross-functional processes, driving automation, and building more agile supply chains. As a result, the competencies that today’s planning…