by Janice Marquardt | Jan 20, 2026 | Definitions, Supply Chain Career
This topic is sticky. It’s ugly. It feels dangerous to talk about. And it’s an issue that impacts multiple departments, not only the supply chain. Worst of all, it’s an “ism.” Today I’m going to tackle the big ugly topic of nepotism: where it tends to show up, what it...
by Janice Marquardt | Dec 30, 2025 | Supply Chain Career
The most common question, especially at conferences and networking events, is “What do you do?” In casual settings, my answer is “I solve supply chain problems.” At networking and professional events it’s often, “I bring negotiation back to procurement” or “I elevate...
by Janice Marquardt | Dec 9, 2025 | Definitions, Uncategorized
The job market for procurement is weird right now. My LinkedIn feed is covered with people looking for work (especially after being laid off from big tech) and yet it’s also full of supply chain and operations leaders looking for strategic procurement talent. My...
by Janice Marquardt | Nov 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
The teams I’ve worked with have grown to know that when they are working with Janice, they’re also working with Past Janice. Past Janice can be one of my favorite people; she does so many things for Current Janice that make my life easier. But it wasn’t always that...
by Janice Marquardt | Nov 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
I’m late writing my article this week. Not because I was traveling or because I was sick, but because I used up all my energy extroverting (is that a word?) and simply had nothing left. Some of you who know me know I’m an introvert, although I can also present in...
