US diesel hit record highs while 2027 forecasts promise only partial relief. Freight is no longer a line item—it is a leadership design problem. Discover how leading organizations are building volatility into 2027 budget plans.

Demand for supply chain roles requiring AI skills rose 387% by Q1 2026. Yet 67% of procurement teams remain overreaching on data and governance. Learn what AI accountability actually looks like for modern executive hiring.

At Lean Six Search, we have moved beyond the traditional role of a search firm to become a primary sponsor of the environments where the future of the supply chain is defined.

Imagine a procurement specialist receiving a pop-up tutorial on supplier risk assessment right as they evaluate a new vendor, or a chatbot guiding them through the steps of creating a compliant purchase order in the ERP system. This is lean, just-in-time learning designed to turn new hires into value creators from day one.

Derek Lutz redefines remote work as “work from anywhere”-not just from home, but from coworking spaces, airport lounges, or even a gas station parking lot. Drawing from his experience leading distributed teams across continents, Lutz demonstrates that productivity and innovation thrive when leaders build systems rooted in flexibility, trust, and clear priorities.

The most successful supply chain leaders distinguish themselves through adaptability, communication, and strategic thinking-skills often mislabeled as “soft.” This article challenges the outdated term, arguing these are essential professional skills that drive organizational success