Employer 30

Look at the three aspects:

· Business Models (P & L, Product Mix, Partner Makeup, Supply Base Resiliency, etc.).

· Talent/Workforce Enablement (hiring/ incentives, communication).

· Technology (communication software, production hardware, analytics).

Employer 31

Business must adapt in all areas to remain in business.

Employer 32

Be ready for a less connected, and more hectic world. Depending on the field, in person work has been replaced by virtual conference rooms, calls and other socially distanced means. Because people have meetings without ever leaving their offices/homes/etc. the frequency of them has risen dramatically.

Employer 33

Be yourself, be confident, be humble, and be open to new opportunities/experiences.

Employer 34

Every industry has been impacted. The better prepared they are to understand the impacts of each industry the better they will be when entering the job market.

Employer 35

Any supply chain within North America was largely unimpacted. The largest issues my organization had with COVID-19 was large, forecasted spikes in demand from our customers coupled with regional restrictions being put in place by our suppliers country of origin with backups and shutdowns of ports.

Employer 36

We have been fortunate in my company that we have not experienced layoffs during COVID, we did have to take workweek reductions, which helped keep jobs through the worst of it.

That said, I would highly advise Supply Chain students to invest in certifications to distinguish and add value to themselves (I.E. CPIM, CSCP, CPSM).

It would also behoove a student to really invest their time into learning a programing language such as Python, R, and SQL for data management, this has been our biggest need; a resume with these skill sets will definitely catch the hiring manager’s eye. I recommend these languages, as they are versatile and can be used in conjunction with just about any ERP system a company may have. This recommendation is also opposing to something like Alteryx or Automation Anywhere as, while these are phenomenal tools and also good to have experience with, they are very costly. The same functions can be done with programming languages for a fraction of the price.

Employer 37

Expect the unexpected and be proactive with suppliers to ensure you have secure supply chains.

Employer 38

Try to get as much knowledge as possible through networking, news, professional reviews/articles, etc.

Employer 39

Be ready for anything, honestly there is nothing that you can take in school that will prepare you for the unexpected in supply chain, listen, learn, and get advice from peers.

Employer 40

Understanding the difference between process compliance and operational risk. Know when to go against the “playbook” for the betterment of the business. Key is proper documentation and accountability as to “why” you made the decision you did.

Employer 41

COVID-19 has brought many challenges to supply chain, but also brings opportunities for new graduates. Salaried employees at my company are primarily working from home. Older generations can struggle with this transition, but new grads who have strong computer skills should take this in stride. I would definitely highlight these skills in your resume and interview as this may put you ahead of others during this very unique time.

Employer 42

I think all individuals need to think about how recession/pandemic proof their company is. A lot of people don’t take the time to think about the possibility of one of those events happing. When I look at the “Cold Chain” it’s possibly one of the most recession/pandemic prof industry’s there is. Everyone has to eat to survive. I feel that has shown in the heath of the company I work for. We have continued to grow and expand during a global pandemic. We are hiring, where other companies are laying off employees. I think that has made it easier as an employee to not have that hanging over my head. The cloud over my head right now is how can we continue to keep our employees safe so we can help serve our customers.