Posts Tagged ‘Talent’
Navigating Change Management: A Blueprint for Manufacturing Leaders
In an era where the only constant is change, the manufacturing sector stands at the crossroads of innovation and tradition. As executives, we’re tasked with steering our organizations through transformative changes—digitalization, shifts in supply chain dynamics, or adopting sustainable practices. Successfully managing these changes is not just a competitive advantage; it’s a survival imperative. Here’s…
Read MoreTalent 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 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 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 More10 Ways to Speed Up Your Hiring Process
Finding qualified employees in a timely fashion is hard, and it only seems to be getting more difficult. Research shows that the average interview process has nearly doubled over the course of the last four years. While it is important to ensure that your candidates are qualified, an exceedingly slow process could very well filter…
Read MoreHow your Recruitment Can Help Prevent Unconscious Bias
It’s absolutely crucial today that a company is as unbiased as possible regarding the hiring process. The modern world expects a diverse and representative workplace, and for a good reason: studies have shown a strong link between workplace diversity and a company’s financial success. Differing minds with varying perspectives and a wide range of personal experiences can…
Read MoreWhy You Can’t Find Good Talent
A Common Tale So, you want to hire good talent. You sit down, fire up your favorite word processor, and hammer out a Director of Global Supply Chain job description. It’s full of the latest stuff. The job posting has leading global sales & operations planning (S&OP), lead the global demand planning, develop and executing…
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