SCOPE’s Essential Reading List

If you're navigating supply chain hiring as a candidate or a hiring manager, these are the guides to read first.

01

Active vs. Passive Candidates: Which to Target for Supply Chain Hiring?

70% of supply chain talent is passive. Learn how recruiters target these high-performers to reduce turnover and fill critical supply chain roles.

Updated January 2026 - Author Lizzie Projella
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02

Reduce Time-to-Fill: What Supply Chain Recruiters Need From You

Want to reduce your time-to-fill for supply chain roles? Discover what top recruiters need from hiring managers to speed up the search and secure the best talent.

Updated February 2026 - Author Melissa Hoegener
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03

Supply Chain Search Strategy: How to Attract and Hire the Top 10%

Stop waiting for job board applications. Learn how to identify and attract the top 10% of passive supply chain talent using the "Scorecard Method" and niche mapping.

Updated January 2026 - Author Friddy Hoegener
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04

How to Align Stakeholders Before You Start Your Supply Chain Talent Search

Misaligned stakeholders derail hiring. Learn 7 actionable steps to align hiring managers, HR, and leadership before starting your supply chain talent search.

Updated December 2025 - Author Friddy Hoegener
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How to Right-Size Your Supply Chain Interview Process: Ideal Number of Rounds for Entry, Mid, and Executive Roles

Stop losing top talent with too many interview rounds. Learn how to right-size your hiring process for entry-level, mid-level, and executive supply chain roles.

Updated October 2025 - Author Melissa Hoegener
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Innovative Ways HR Professionals Can Win the Talent War
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Innovative Ways HR Professionals Can Win the Talent War

Talent is your greatest competitive advantage. To secure it, HR must evolve. Here are four innovative ways you can win the war and attract and retain top talent.


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How HR Professionals Can Reduce Unconscious Bias in the Hiring Process
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How HR Professionals Can Reduce Unconscious Bias in the Hiring Process

Unconscious bias can quietly shape your hiring decisions. Here, we’ll walk you through common ones and share strategies to reduce them.


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Best Internal Mobility Practices to Engage and Retain Employees
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Best Internal Mobility Practices to Engage and Retain Employees

Want to keep your top performers? Here are the best internal mobility practices to increase engagement and build a stronger internal talent pipeline.


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Hiring for Supply Chain and Manufacturing? Here's Why You Need a Specialized Recruiter
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Hiring for Supply Chain and Manufacturing? Here's Why You Need a Specialized Recruiter

Generalist recruiting consistently underperforms in supply chain. Learn why specialized roles demand a different approach and what to look for in a recruiting partner.


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Leadership Hiring Strategies for HRs to Build a Stronger Management Team
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Leadership Hiring Strategies for HRs to Build a Stronger Management Team

Struggling to find the right leaders for a stronger management team? Here are four tips to help you hire smarter and build stronger pipelines.


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How to Rebuild Your Supply Chain Talent Pipeline in 2026
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The Entry-Level Supply Chain Role Is Disappearing. Here Is How to Rebuild Your Talent Pipeline.

Agentic AI is eliminating traditional entry-level supply chain roles. Discover how hiring managers must rebuild their talent pipelines to secure future leaders.


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Choosing a Healthcare Career: Supply Chain vs Clinical Path
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Healthcare Supply Chain Management vs Clinical Careers

Healthcare careers go beyond doctors and nurses. Learn about healthcare supply chain management, and see whether it's a good fit for your career goals.


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How to Retain Employees After They Have Hit Their Salary Caps
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How to Retain Employees After They Have Hit Their Salary Caps

When top performers max out their pay band, the risk of losing them spikes. Here are three strategies to retain them without offering a traditional raise.


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3 Ways to Retain Top Talent in a Competitive Job Market
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3 Ways to Retain Top Talent in a Competitive Job Market

Are you giving your top employees compelling reasons to stay? Discover three practical ways to retain your best talent in a competitive job market.


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Should You Promote Internally or Hire Externally? A Decision Guide for Supply Chain Managers
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Should You Promote Internally or Hire Externally? A Decision Guide for Supply Chain Managers

Discover when supply chain managers should promote internally versus hiring externally. Learn how to weigh costs, assess leadership gaps, and find passive talent.


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High-Volume Hiring Strategies for HRs to Recruit Efficiently
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High-Volume Hiring Strategies for HRs to Recruit Efficiently

Struggling to hire hundreds of people quickly? Here are some high-volume hiring strategies to help HR professionals recruit efficiently.


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Operations vs. Supply Chain: How to Hire for Roles That Overlap
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Operations vs. Supply Chain: How to Hire for Roles That Overlap

Operations and supply chain roles blur at every level. Learn how to structure roles, attract passive talent, and avoid costly overlapping hires.


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