Why You Need to Be Interesting to Ace that Job Interview

You might be highly accomplished and confident, but when it comes to talking up yourself in an interview, you just feel reluctant. Many people have this problem: How do I make myself sound interesting in a natural way, without coming across as arrogant? Success is interesting! You may not realize this, but not talking about…

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Has Lean Six Sigma Become Saturated in the Supply Chain Industry?

First developed to combine the principles of lean manufacturing and the Six Sigma enterprise process improvement methodology, Lean Six Sigma (LSS) became quite popular in the logistics industry during the last decade. But this era might be winding down, considering some companies – most notably Xerox – are cutting back on their LSS programs. Is…

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Hot Job: Freight Broker/Sales Manager

A large global transportation carrier is looking for a talented freight broker/sales manager to join the company’s Double Digit division. This division is growing rapidly and provides great opportunity to growth for job candidates. One unique feature of this position comes from the ability to work from home, which won’t hurt your chances of landing…

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Hot Job: Associate Director of Direct Procurement

ZDA features a great position in a high-growth, profitable manufacturing company in Denver for supply chain job candidates. The available position is in the food production industry and presents an opportunity for advancement and growth in a $4 billion, profitable manufacturing company. The associate director of procurement will lead $200 million in ingredients and packaging,…

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Refresh Your Supply Chain Communication Skills by Focusing on These Areas

No matter the specific industry, communication skills remain a vital part of conducting business. The need for quality communication is especially strong in the world of logistics, considering the wide range of people involved in a supply chain. The best companies boast great communicators – from management to other key team members. The basis of…

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Make the Return Process Easy for the Consumer

The advent of eCommerce gives the consumer many different options when it comes to online retailers. Even traditional stores embracing an omnichannel business model are able to compete both online and in person. This competitive environment requires companies to go the extra mile to engender customer loyalty. A retailer’s return policy plays a big role…

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Be Successful on Your First Day

Congratulations on earning a new job with a top supply chain company in your region. A great resume, a thoughtful cover letter, and a superior interview performance definitely helped you clinch the deal. Your new employer is expecting you to make a positive difference from your first day moving forward, so it is definitely no…

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Is It Legal to Monitor Employees with GPS?

GPS technology and other recent innovations like the “Internet of Things” gives logistics companies the ability to monitor their entire supply chain and improve overall efficiency. On the other hand, does this constant tracking of employees raise any legal issues for your organization? The answer depends on the nature of the tracking and other issues,…

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Are Customers Going to Require Free Shipping?

With the retail marketplace growing more and more competitive, are customers going to increasingly demand free shipping and other benefits when deciding between retailers? This is question facing many in the logistics industry. Considering the massive success of Amazon in the 21st Century – a company that offers free shipping on every order over $35…

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How the Internet of Things Is Affecting Logistics

One of the hottest current technology trends, the Internet of Things (IoT) involves the concept of individual devices, appliances, and equipment that can be accessed and managed over the Internet. The growing home automation (HA) market is one example of the IoT market, featuring a host of lights, doors, windows, and more that are controllable…

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