Posts Tagged ‘Supply Chain’
Talent Acquisition for Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Relating to Woodworking, Sports, and Fitness: In wrapping up, it’s evident that the evolving global landscape mandates revamped talent acquisition strategies to address these pivotal topics, ensuring manufacturing companies remain at the forefront. Navigating the complexities of the modern supply chain landscape? This detailed exploration sheds light on the evolving trends in talent acquisition for…
Read MoreThe Art of Dovetailing and Strategic Supply Chain Transformation: A Comparative Analysis with BWC Executive Group
Craftsmanship in Woodworking and Supply Chain Management Introduction In the woodworking world, dovetail joints are a testament to the craftsman’s skill, precision, and understanding of the wood’s nuances. Similarly, strategic transformation in supply chain operations demands these same attributes. Both realms highlight that the slightest misalignment can lead to profound challenges. However, with BWC Executive…
Read MoreNavigating Automotive Manufacturing Challenges: Strategic Insights for Semiconductor Shortages and Geopolitical Disruptions
Recently, I had the pleasure of talking to some analysts with McKinsey, Gartner, Deloitte, The Blackstone Group, KKR, and Sequoia Capital. We spoke about some of the issues around the automotive industry since this is my focus as a recruiter in the supply chain. I’ve heard several executives in the supply chain state they are…
Read MoreVice President of Strategic Sourcing
In light of the unprecedented challenges gripping the global supply chain landscape, our team embarked on a mission to identify a true catalyst for change within our client’s organization. Our pursuit was not just for a candidate but for a transformative force – someone who excelled not only in stakeholder management but also possessed the…
Read MoreCircular Economy in Supply Chain Strategy: A Sustainable Path to Prosperity
In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, companies are searching for strategies that address immediate challenges and build a foundation for sustainable success. One such strategy that’s gaining prominence is the integration of circular economy principles into supply chain management. This approach addresses the complexities of today’s business world and promises significant long-term benefits, from tax…
Read MoreRetention or Attracting Talent
We talked to a little over 1,800 people in 2022; out of the 1,800, 726 were executives for either Private Equity or Manufacturing companies. When we talked, the number one continuous answer we received as the top priority from the CEO or executive was on talent. We see that a Chief Supply Chain Officer is…
Read MoreSenior Executive Diversity Talent Pool
In our case study of a Senior Executive Diversity Talent Pool, a global manufacturing company retained BWC Executive Group, LLC (BWC) to identify and profile top, diverse senior-level executives working at competitor companies and appropriate heavy equipment and automotive companies. The CEO set a strategy to transform the company’s senior leadership team by making it…
Read MoreBuilding Company Culture
In business, values always come before culture. In Simon Sinek’s work, he offers a simple equation: values x behavior = culture. There is really no better way to say it. However, when many businesses start to do the work of defining their values, many seem to think it’s a big, drawn-out thing that will take…
Read MoreAchieve Diversity in the Workplace
A diverse workplace is a talented workplace. When you have diverse hiring practices, your company will employ the best talent in your industry. That diverse talent pool will boost productivity, engagement, and retention levels and increase your company’s reputation. It can even make your business more profitable. In fact, companies in the top 25 percent regarding…
Read MoreAgile Delivery of Capital Projects
Traditional projects are performed in a single continuous flow, with sequential steps that include project initiation, project planning, project execution, and project closeout. Typical construction projects have an initiation/planning phase, a design phase, a construction phase, a testing phase, and a turnover to the user phase, followed by project closeout. There are more elaborate models…
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