Archive for March 2016
Evaluate Your Value Chain to Provide More to the Customer
A supply chain is designed to acquire resources in order to create a product or offer a service. A value chain, on the other hand, is designed to add value along the various steps of the supply chain, and its ultimate goal is to gain a competitive advantage over a competitor. Together, these two chains…
Read MoreWhat Can You Learn from a Bad Boss to Improve Your Job Search?
Feeling trapped in a job with a horrible boss can be the worst feeling in the world, but there is a silver lining to the situation: It can be a teachable moment for your next job search. All too often, it is difficult to figure out who a bad boss is until you are being…
Read MoreImprove Manufacturing Efficiency by Looking at Your Energy Usage
As the economy picks up steam, the competition between companies is picking up as well, highlighting the need for organizations to seek out every advantage possible. Increasing energy efficiency is one way companies can gain a much-needed advantage over a competitor. To determine if significant energy savings can be found, many companies start by conducting…
Read MoreHow Do You Avoid Supply Chain Disruptions?
Many companies have a complex and globalized supply network, and while that offers numerous benefits, it can also mean a company is vulnerable to supply chain disruptions caused by events halfway around the world. In order to prevent supply chain disruptions caused by disasters or catastrophic geopolitical events, companies need to assess their supply networks…
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