AI in Logistics: What Skills Will Employers Need Next?
Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape logistics in ways that extend far beyond automation. From predictive demand planning to intelligent transport routing and warehouse optimisation, AI is transforming how logistics networks operate and how decisions are made. For organisations investing in these technologies, the question is no longer whether AI will influence logistics: it is […]
When Interim Leadership Becomes the Right Decision
In many organisations, the decision to bring in interim leadership is made under pressure. A programme is already underway, delivery expectations are rising, and a capability gap has become visible. At that point, the need for additional leadership support becomes urgent, and the focus naturally shifts to speed – identifying someone who can step in […]
Why Supply Chain & Logistics Leadership Is Moving Closer to the Boardroom
For many years, supply chain and logistics functions operated largely behind the scenes. Their success was measured through efficiency, cost control, and operational reliability. Today, that perception has changed dramatically. Global disruption, digital transformation, and rising customer expectations have elevated supply chain performance to a board-level concern. What was once an operational discipline is now […]
5 Reasons Why Logistics Recruitment Is Becoming More Project Based
Logistics has always been an operational discipline. Today, it is also becoming a project driven one. From peak demand and network expansion to automation programmes and systems implementations, many logistics challenges now arrive as defined projects rather than steady operational change. As a result, recruitment strategies are evolving. More organisations are turning to interim and […]
The Benefits of Interim Supply Chain Executives
Cost, Speed and Expertise Compared to Permanent Hires Senior supply chain capability is too important to get wrong, and too time critical to wait for perfect conditions. When performance is under pressure or transformation is non-negotiable, organisations increasingly turn to interim supply chain executives. Not as a contingency, but as a deliberate commercial choice. Here’s […]
5 Key Traits of a Successful Interim Supply Chain Leader
Interim supply chain leadership isn’t about holding a title. It’s about delivering impact quickly, confidently, and in environments where certainty is often in short supply. The most effective interim leaders combine technical depth with behavioural strength. They know how to enter complex organisations, earn trust fast, and move performance forward without disruption. Here are five […]
When to Call in an Interim Supply Chain Leader: 3 Key Signals
Supply chains rarely fail slowly. Pressure tends to build quietly, then surface fast: through disruption, performance gaps, or leadership strain. In these moments, permanent hiring is often the wrong first move. What’s needed is speed, clarity, and experienced control. That’s where interim supply chain leadership comes into its own. Below are three clear signals that […]
Interim Management for Digital Supply Chain Transformations
Digital supply chain transformation rarely fails because of technology. It fails because leadership capability doesn’t keep pace with change. Advanced analytics, IoT enabled visibility, and digital twin supply chain models all promise resilience, efficiency, and control. But without experienced leadership to translate technology into operational reality, transformation stalls, or delivers far less than expected. This […]
From Interim to Permanent: How to Transition and Embed Long-Term Value
Interim leadership is often brought in to solve immediate challenges. But its true value is realised when organisations think beyond the assignment, using interim expertise to strengthen long-term capability. Whether an interim supply chain leader becomes a permanent hire, or exits after delivering change, the transition must be intentional. Done well, it embeds value far […]
What Is Supply Chain Recruitment Forward Planning?
In today’s volatile market, reactive hiring just doesn’t cut it. If your business waits until a key supply chain role is vacant before starting the recruitment process, you’re already on the back foot. That’s where supply chain recruitment forward planning comes in. What Is Supply Chain Recruitment Forward Planning? Supply chain recruitment forward planning […]