Interview with Veronica Mulkey

Listen in to find out what Veronica has to say about navigating uncertainty in supply chain!

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Interview with Richard Rowlett

Come check out Richard’s incites in the latest episode of Day in the life of a Supply Chain Professional!

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Chapter Networking Event

Come join us at the Steel Hands Brewery in Cayce, SC on September 18th, 2025 at 6:30pm for a meet and greet! Address is 2350 Foreman St, Cayce, SC 29033. Hope to see you there!

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September Meet and Greet

We are planning a meet and greet at Steel Hands Brewery in September. Come back here again to learn more about the data and time. Or visit our linked in page.

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Interview with Lennie Mize

Lennie Mize is an adjunct professor in the Department of Management Science at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina. With over 35 years of experience in manufacturing excellence, he has held roles such as Master Scheduler at Select Comfort, Value Stream Planner at Worthington Industries, and Senior Buyer at ESAB Cutting and Welding. Mize is recognized for implementing lean systems that significantly reduced inventory levels and improved operational efficiency. He is an APICS Master CPIM Instructor, Master CSCP Instructor, and Lead Train-the-Trainer Instructor. At the Darla Moore School, he pioneered the integration of CPIM certification into the Global Supply Chain degree program, achieving an almost 100% pass rate among students.

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ASCM website updates

Please pardon our parents as we make changes to our website to accommodate the three chapters that we support. Please visit again to see the progress we make.

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Supply Chain Careers

For a supply chain major aiming for high-paying positions, here are the top 5 jobs that typically offer higher salaries:

  1. Supply Chain Director
    As a senior leader overseeing all supply chain operations, a Supply Chain Director is responsible for strategic planning, managing large teams, and ensuring the efficiency and profitability of the entire supply chain. This role often commands a high salary due to its level of responsibility and decision-making.
  2. Logistics Manager
    A Logistics Manager handles the planning, implementation, and optimization of logistics strategies for the movement and storage of goods. Given the critical nature of the role in maintaining smooth operations, experienced logistics managers tend to earn high salaries.
  3. Procurement Manager
    Procurement Managers are responsible for sourcing goods and services, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships. They play a key role in cost management and efficiency, which leads to high compensation, especially when managing large procurement operations or global supply chains.
  4. Supply Chain Manager
    Supply Chain Managers oversee and optimize the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers. With their broad responsibility for managing the entire supply chain process, they often earn high salaries, particularly in large organizations or industries with complex supply chains.
  5. Operations Manager (Supply Chain Focus)
    Operations Managers with a focus on supply chain work directly to improve efficiency and streamline processes across various stages of the supply chain, from procurement to final delivery. Given their impact on a company’s bottom line, these professionals are highly compensated, especially in industries like manufacturing, retail, and technology.
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Top 5 High Paying Supply Chain Jobs

For a supply chain major aiming for high-paying positions, here are the top 5 jobs that typically offer higher salaries:

  1. Supply Chain Director
    As a senior leader overseeing all supply chain operations, a Supply Chain Director is responsible for strategic planning, managing large teams, and ensuring the efficiency and profitability of the entire supply chain. This role often commands a high salary due to its level of responsibility and decision-making.
  2. Logistics Manager
    A Logistics Manager handles the planning, implementation, and optimization of logistics strategies for the movement and storage of goods. Given the critical nature of the role in maintaining smooth operations, experienced logistics managers tend to earn high salaries.
  3. Procurement Manager
    Procurement Managers are responsible for sourcing goods and services, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships. They play a key role in cost management and efficiency, which leads to high compensation, especially when managing large procurement operations or global supply chains.
  4. Supply Chain Manager
    Supply Chain Managers oversee and optimize the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers. With their broad responsibility for managing the entire supply chain process, they often earn high salaries, particularly in large organizations or industries with complex supply chains.
  5. Operations Manager (Supply Chain Focus)
    Operations Managers with a focus on supply chain work directly to improve efficiency and streamline processes across various stages of the supply chain, from procurement to final delivery. Given their impact on a company’s bottom line, these professionals are highly compensated, especially in industries like manufacturing, retail, and technology.

These roles typically require significant experience, advanced skills, and sometimes an MBA or other advanced qualifications, but they offer some of the highest earning potential in the supply chain field.

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MidCarolina APICS has rebranded to MidCarolina ASCM

ASCM is the Association of Supply Chain Management. ASCM is built on a foundation of APICS certification and training spanning 60 years. Now, ASCM is driving innovation in the industry with new products, services and partnerships that enable companies to further optimize their supply chains, secure their competitive advantage and positively influence their bottom lines.

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Welcome Central Savannah River and Greater Pee Dee Chapters

Mid-Carolina APICS welcomes the Central Savannah River and Greater Pee Dee Chapter members. We would like you to email us at President@MidCarolina-Apics.org and let us know how we can support you.

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