Archive for July 2013
Supply Chain Analytics – Passing Fad? Or Here to Stay?
Modern technology keeps us all connected 24×7, giving most of us the ability to be hyper-responsive to our clients. So isn’t it about time we had a ‘real-time supply chain,’ too? Some supply chain industry experts say this is possible now, with the multitude of available cloud data management tools and increased adoption of new…
Read MoreTop Supply Chain Hiring Mistakes (and how to avoid them!)
There are great supply chain candidates out there, so why can’t you find them? Could your hiring process be the problem? Here are some of the most common hiring mistakes made in supply chain—and how can you avoid them. 1. Having too many people involved in the interviewing process—and/or the wrong ones. Having multiple people…
Read MoreSupply Chain is Proving to Be a Great Career Choice!
If you’re in the supply chain industry, you made a smart career choice. Why? Report after report and conversations with supply chain recruiters indicate that after a couple of tough years following the recession in 2008, the demand for skilled people continues to exceed the supply, so salaries for graduates are on the rise. Even…
Read MoreAre You Gaining a Competitive Edge in Your Supply Chain?
The supply chain industry is always going to be competitive, but especially so in the current economic climate both here in the U.S. and overseas. How can you find – and stay on – the leading edge? It’s all about people. Having the right people on your team is the key to becoming the leader…
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