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Supply Chain Canada has begun releasing results of its COVID-19 survey, showing the depth of Supply Chain challenges organizations face in these uncertain times. Here's how to adapt your talent strategy to respond. Over the past several weeks, we've been covering the...

“The big takeaway from this period is that the supply chain is gaining greater understanding and importance.” — Retail Transformation Executive Gary Newbury

In an increasingly globalized and complex supply chain, accurate and comprehensive data is almost always necessary for informed decision-making.

The necessity of responding to COVID-19 pandemic has caused radical shifts in the economy – both for industries whose operations who have been impacted, and for industries who have to radically rethink consumer demand. And perhaps no industry has been more impacted in the immediate term than Retail.

Some companies have frozen their hiring during COVID-19 – even with unprecedented Supply Chain needs. When they unfreeze, there will be a rush to hire, which could overwhelm companies struggling to find the best candidates. But not if you take the right steps now.

Some third-party vendors may provide you with goods, services, and many other supports. Would you be able to track everything manually? What is your strategy for effective supplier relationship management?

Exploring alternative talent management strategies during an unprecedented time.

“I’ve always believed – dating back to my consulting days – that there’s a tremendous amount of latent value at most organizations across the Supply Chain.” – Steve Diakowsky, President & CEO of Freshstone Brands.

Today we bring you some strategy from the fast-changing world of retail to help deal with COVID-19-related disruptions. Written by Supply Chain experts Gary Newbury and John McClymont.