Archive for November 2012
Do You Have Top Notch Customer Service?
In the supply chain industry, building strong customer relationships is key to building success. How can you provide good customer service and prove your value? 1) Make your customers—both external and internal—feel special. How can you make your customers feel special? Make it easy for them to do business with you. If there’s a problem,…
Read MoreFrustrated with Your Job Search? Try using a recruiter the right way.
Are you searching for your dream job in supply chain? Are you feeling frustrated? Have you ever thought about working with a recruiter? Working with a recruiter can mean the difference between finding “a job” and your “dream job.” First, industry-specific recruiters have inside knowledge of companies that are hiring, often for jobs that aren’t…
Read MoreAre Your Candidates Saying YES to Your Job Offer Based Upon Nontraditional Benefits?
So you’ve found the perfect candidate for your open supply chain job? Congratulations! But the hard work isn’t over. In fact, the battle may have just begun. Top candidates are usually being courted by more than one company, so you’ll need to figure out how to come out ahead. Offering more money won’t necessarily mean…
Read MoreUnemployment Rates Are Low! In Supply Chain, That Is…
Savvy supply chain executives know that their business success depends on the ability to attract and retain the right people. So the current—and growing—shortage of supply chain managers is a significant concern in the industry. Where does this shortage come from? Almost every industry currently faces an aging workforce, whose “bench knowledge” is not being…
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