The "Just-In-Time" era is over. As global trade fractures into regional fortresses, the most critical asset is no longer inventory—it is Strategic Depth. Discover why the "Great Rewiring" of 2026 makes generalist leadership obsolete and why your next CSCO must be a Tactical Scout capable of navigating the Sovereign Supply Chain.

Generalist firms treat supply chain leadership as a volume game, creating systemic risk for your operations. Discover why a specialist headhunter is your most critical vendor for 2026. Learn how to apply the principles of Andy Grove and Peter Drucker to engineer a high-performance leadership roster.

Close the execution gap in 2026. Discover how to identify Level-4 supply chain orchestrators using our logic-first interview framework and Agentic AI stress test.

In 2026, the primary differentiator in supply chain performance will not be your tech stack, but your "Human Architecture." Explore why a fractured company culture acts as a hidden P&L leak, and how quantifying metrics like advocacy velocity and internal mobility can create a measurable "Culture Premium" for your organization.

The C-Suite Mandate for 2026-2028: Stop Funding the Noise.

Volatility, regulatory pressures, and the AI explosion are fundamentally redefining the supply chain. In this environment, C-level leaders cannot afford to fund scattered pilots; they must make integrated strategic investments. This analysis distills the five non-negotiable, high-impact bets that should define your 2026–2028 capital allocation and ensure future-readiness.

Talent Wiring is the industry’s best-kept secret: an assessment built on real psychological data that matches people to roles with 96% precision. It's the difference between crossing your fingers and knowing you’ve hired the right person every single time.

Forget the old playbook that treats everyone the same. If leaders want to take retention seriously, they need to get granular, because Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z all have different ideas about what “fair reward” means, and leading organizations are responding with surprisingly inventive solutions.

More than 30 supply chain leaders gathered in Bogota for From Port to Pour 2, an exclusive networking event hosted by Lean Six Search. The event sparked dynamic conversations, forged new business relationships, and set a benchmark for purposeful supply chain networking in Latin America

Supply chain leaders negotiate daily, but hesitate when it comes to their own careers. Here’s how to apply professional negotiation skills to job offers and build long-term growth.

In this interview, Sam Achampong, Regional Director for CIPS, discusses how supply chain and procurement executives must rethink their role in a world of AI disruption, sustainability pressure, and mounting volatility. Achampong shares practical strategies to leverage technology, build resilience, and develop human skills for impactful, future-ready leadership.

From a single laptop in Vancouver to a 30-strong global team, Lean Six Search's journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and relentless ambition. CEO Derek shares a moving letter on how the company was built from scratch after a major life pivot, growing into an internationally recognized executive search firm.

Philip Ideson, founder of Art of Procurement, spoke with Lean Six Search about transforming procurement from a cost-focused, compliance-driven department into a strategic enabler that orchestrates ecosystems. He urges leaders to think beyond contracts and metrics, to embrace technology without losing sight of the importance of human-driven collaboration.

Today’s most effective supply chain executives no longer choose between upskilling and cross-skilling—they become polymaths. By mastering multiple disciplines and connecting silos, polymath leaders like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Benjamin Franklin have repeatedly transformed organizations and industries.

Is your supply chain being held back by outdated “one size fits all” hiring? Uncover evidence-based recruitment strategies to attract and retain the specialized talent every modern supply chain needs, from digital-savvy planners to data-driven engineers. Learn how targeted assessments and new technology are transforming talent acquisition (and boosting your team’s value).

In a world where business is truly global, centralized leadership teams create blind spots and slow innovation. Derek Lutz shares insights on why decentralizing your executive team across continents and embracing cultural diversity isn’t just a trend, it’s a strategic imperative for building competitive, adaptable, and responsive companies that win in today’s complex markets.

Digital twins act as always-on, virtual control towers for your supply chain, offering real-time visibility, predictive analytics, and instant scenario testing. This tech helps you spot issues, boost efficiency, and stay ahead of disruptions, moving your operations from reactive firefighting to proactive optimization

Interviewing for a management position is not the same as vying for an executive role. Dean Bagnall explains how interview formats, expectations, and evaluation criteria differ for managers and executives. Gain actionable insights to approach your next leadership interview with confidence and clarity.

Discover how supply chain breakdowns at Hershey’s, KFC, and FoxMeyer led to lost sales, store closures, and even bankruptcy. Hershey’s missed Halloween shipments, KFC ran out of chicken, and FoxMeyer’s ERP project triggered its collapse. These cases underscore the crucial importance of meticulous planning and effective change management in supply chain operations.

The global supply chain industry is amid a historic talent crisis. As demand for skilled professionals outpaces supply six to one, organizations must adopt modern, strategic frameworks to attract, assess, and retain top supply chain talent. This guide delivers actionable strategies and evidence-based tools to help hire the leaders and specialists needed for success today and in the future.

The debate between generalist and specialist search firms is a strategic issue for supply chain hiring. As supply chains become more complex and digital, the choice between broad, adaptable generalists and deeply knowledgeable specialists can define a company’s ability to secure high-impact talent and future leaders.