Archive for June 2020
Hot Job: Sourcing Manager – Indirect
In business terms, ‘sourcing’ refers to all of the operations associated with the acquisition of services and goods that are needed to sustain operations. A Sourcing Manager is in charge of all the essential buying methods: selecting and dealing with suppliers to maintain optimal resource levels. The job also involves maintaining and creating new procurement…
Read MoreEffective Ways to Improve Your Team’s Virtual Communication
As collaborative work systems evolve, it can be tempting to believe that more advanced tools mean more effective communication, but studies have shown that performance depends more on how these technologies are used, not so much on the systems themselves. Now that your workforce is likely more remote than it has ever been, you are…
Read MoreHot Job: Director Supply Chain
Companies rely on their supply chain operations to ensure they can access necessary resources and efficiently ship out products. A supply chain director works to ensure these functions are efficient and cost-effective. The worldwide nature of today’s company environs, along with the escalating usage of lean manufacturing principles, means this industry is developing in complexity…
Read MoreWhat Does Coronavirus Mean for My Supply Chain Job Search?
Given all that’s going on with the current COVID-19 pandemic, it can be difficult to even think about a job search right now. However, many people are in a position where they have no choice but to look for a new job right now. An effective approach to battling through and attaining your objective is…
Read More5 Tips to Successfully Work Remotely
COVID-19 has forced many people into a new professional situation: working remotely. Remote work sounds fun and easy. You simply roll out of bed, make a pot of coffee, fire up your computer and get to work, right? Those with experience know it’s a bit more complicated than that. If you want to have more…
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