Professional Growth
Questions to Never Ask on a Job Interview
Sure, your professional experience expressed on your resume and cover letter helped get you that interview, but now it is time to shine and earn a job offer. Job interview performance isn’t only about your responses to questions; what you ask of the interviewer is also important. It is a great chance to show off…
Read MoreHow 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 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…
Read MoreHow to Identify Great Supply Chain Managers for Your Team
If there’s one constant in the supply chain market, it’s change. To keep up with the modern demands of the industry, new and different skills are necessary. If you are in the market to hire a supply chain manager, what kind of background should you look for? What does a modern supply chain manager need…
Read MoreHow To Increase Productivity In Your Supply Chain Team
When you’re managing a supply chain, you may start to notice that productivity is decreasing on your team. What can you do to re-motivate your employees so you can meet your goals? Here’s how to identify and prepare for these situations and get your team back on track. Communication is key. Most people think…
Read MoreWhy Didn’t I Get The Job After The Interview?
You dressed right. You told interesting stories that proved your qualifications. You did your research and asked insightful questions. You thought you nailed the interview—but you didn’t get the job. What happened? Here are six reasons you may not have been offered the position, and how to combat those issues for next time: It’s…
Read MoreWho and How To Ask For References In Supply Chain Management
Yes, references still matter! In fact, hiring managers are being even more diligent these days about checking references. Why? Because candidates can say anything online. They can pretend to have experience, training and even degrees that they don’t possess. Hiring managers want to validate what they’ve seen and make sure your real-life potential matches what…
Read More5 Tactics For Successfully Negotiating in Procurement
With the increasingly global nature of the supply chain in today’s business marketplace, and the accompanying skills that modern Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officers need to learn, it’s easy to forget the importance of one of the most basic‑but vital—skills out there: effective negotiation. Learning to negotiate well takes time and practice, but here…
Read MoreWhy You Need to Be Flexible to Be a Successful Supply Chain Manager
One phrase that’s at the top of every supply chain executive’s wish list these days: “greater supply chain flexibility.” But what does that mean, especially to supply chain managers and their teams? One part of the definition should include: the ability to respond more quickly to demand and opportunities. Nothing is constant in the everchanging…
Read MoreHow To Land Your Dream Supply Chain Job: Insight From Our President
Recently, in an article on Supply Chain Opz, our president, Pamela Day, provided insight into this question: “What is the most actionable tip for landing dream supply chain jobs?” Now, there are many different actions one can take to enhance their career, but one of the most important ones is to put together a well-written…
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