Supply Chain Shock Waves: Strategies for Survival and Success with Mark Baxa and John Delgado

Mark Baxa, John Delgado and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain shock waves: strategies for survival and success. Mark is the President and CEO of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), a global organization dedicated to advancing the supply chain profession. John is CEO of FreightPath, an innovative talent firm that offers both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution.

About John Delgado

John Delgado, CEO of FreightPath, leads the company with extensive expertise in business management, technology, analytics, economics, and recruitment. FreightPath is renowned for its innovative cloud-based learning management system and candidate recruitment solutions tailored for the logistics industry. Under John's leadership, the company has established itself as a key player in the global freight forwarding sector. John's vision for continuous service improvement and his prior experience with global recruitment firm Search Logistics drive FreightPath's success. The company excels in creating logistics education content, managing a premier industry-specific learning management system, and maintaining the largest direct candidate pipeline, all of which are vital for global logistics operations. FreightPath addresses multiple industry challenges by offering both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution. These offerings enable logistics companies to overcome obstacles and achieve their financial objectives. “Nothing moves without educated people; we bring the people and educate them,” states Delgado. This philosophy, combined with his global recruitment background, helps companies stabilize staffing levels and enhance productivity. John's vision also includes the Pathfinder program, designed to onboard and continuously educate candidates throughout their careers. FreightPath's approach integrates a deep understanding of human capital costs and revenue drivers essential for financial success. Previously, John served as CEO of Search Logistics, a firm providing logistics candidates across six continents. Since 1999, Search Logistics has focused on improving recruitment experiences and candidate quality, serving over half of the top 100 global logistics companies. John holds Bachelor's degrees in Theology and English from Methodist University and has completed postgraduate studies at Harvard Business School. He also contributes as a guest columnist to various logistics magazines and online news sources.

About Mark Baxa

Mark Baxa is the President and CEO of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). With a 37-year career, primarily focused on supply chain, he brings vast expertise in areas such as sales, customer service, logistics, distribution, global trade, procurement, sustainability, supplier diversity, and supply chain strategy leadership. Mark has a longstanding commitment to fostering innovation, driving value-added results, and cultivating global synergy. He is dedicated to developing leaders and helping individuals grow in their careers, achieving more than they ever thought possible. Mark’s involvement with CSCMP spans over two decades, including serving on the Executive Board of Directors as Chairman of the Board-Elect. He also co-leads the St. Louis University Center for Supply Chain Excellence Global Supply Chain Certificate Programs and has taught executive courses. His passion for diversity in suppl