Spencer Stuart Supply Chain Research

Supply Chain Matters: The Asian Battleground

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With Asian infrastructure meeting rising local demands, global companies must reexamine the old model of having supply chain decisions made in the East made by leaders in the West.

Agent of Change: The Chief Procurement Officer and the Transformation of Corporate Procurement

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Procurement leaders from around the world discuss the strategic shift toward global, center-led procurement and the impact of this evolution on the requirements for the chief procurement officer (CPO) role.

The Rise of the Global Supply Chain Leader

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A look at the supply chain function, which is becoming a more influential and multifaceted role in multinational corporations across a wide range of industries and geographies.

Supply Chain: Taking the Lead

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Survival in the global market depends on efficient management of the supply chain.

Leadership in operational excellence

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This article looks at the skills and experience required for today’s operational excellence leaders.

Meeting the Demand for a Best-in-Class Supply Chain Team

In light of the growing demands of the function and its rising prominence in global organizations, the game has been raised for supply chain leaders and their teams. Yet, the increased demand for supply chain leaders has exposed some gaps in the talent pool. Spencer Stuart recently spoke with supply chain leaders around the world to gain insights into what skills are needed for the next generation of leaders, how they are finding and developing the best talent, and changing the perception of th...