Archive for January 2015
How to Integrate New Hires into Your Supply Chain Team
The onboarding process is important in many industries, and the world of logistics is no exception. Getting new hires productive as quickly as possible is one of the things that separates the best companies from the supply chain also-rans. What follows are some strategies for integrating new employees into your productive supply chain team. Develop…
Read MoreGood Questions to Ask Supply Chain Manager Job Candidates
When making a hiring decision on managers in the logistics industry, it is especially vital to get things right. Hiring mistakes at any level can cause an adverse impact to your organization’s operations, but especially when it involves a manager. Tailoring your interview questions to probe into the candidate’s experience and soft skills helps ensure…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Working with a Supply Chain Recruiter
You’ve decided to look for a job in the thriving logistics industry, but you really don’t know the first place to start. Searching the Internet revealed some potential open positions, but you haven’t put together a résumé, and could use some help writing it. Don’t worry; a partnership with a local recruiter experienced in the…
Read MoreThe New Year is Here! How to Effectively Set Goals for 2015
As 2015 begins to get revved up, have you set any goals for your supply chain company for the upcoming year? With oil prices remaining low, and technology innovations allowing logistics firms to achieve more with less, setting achievable goals is a vital part of your organization’s 2015 outlook. They give your company the benchmarks…
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