How To: Work Your Way up the Supply Chain

In this increasingly global economy, skilled supply chain professionals will be in continuous demand. How can you make sure your supply chain career is following the right path? If you’re still in school If you want to get into supply chain management, hopefully your college offers certification in supply chain and logistics, if not a…

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Hot Job – Regional Vice President for Distribution & Logistics

Posted Date: 7/24/2014 Job Category: Distribution Position Title: Regional VP Distribution/Logistics Salary Range: $150,000 – $200,000 Location: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota, USA Desired Skills: Description: Large Fortune 500 Company seeking talented Regional Vice President of Distribution/Logistics for the West Region. This position will be based out of the corporate headquarters in MN and will be responsible…

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How to Brand Yourself as a Thought Leader in Supply Chain

One great way to get ahead in the supply chain industry is to brand yourself as a thought leader, or an authority in the field. But how? You may think that unless you run the biggest supply chain organization in the country and are often interviewed for the news, you won’t have many opportunities to…

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Are you Taking Advantage of Valuable Information Found during Exit Interviews?

Why are exit interviews important? Especially if you are experiencing high turnover on your supply chain team, you need to know why your employees are leaving. Asking the right questions can educate you on the strengths and weaknesses of both your management and your supply chain organization. How can you get the most out of…

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Efforts to Reduce Food Waste in the Supply Chain

Unfortunately, some of the world’s poorest countries experience food shortages, not because of a lack of food, but because of flaws and inefficiencies in their supply chains. India’s Food Supply Chain Issues For example, as much as 20 to 40 percent of food grown in India spoils before reaching consumers. This includes millions of tons…

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