Do You Want Your Employees to Do the Right Thing?

Many leaders wonder why their employees have a hard time following instruction or staying motivated. Well, sometimes the painful truth is: Employees are being led by inconsistent leaders who say one thing and do another. Effective leaders consistently follow the core values laid out by their organization, reinforcing those desired behaviors in staff members. This…

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“Why Should I Hire You?” Here’s What You Should Say

Right next to “What is your biggest weakness?”, the question “Why should I hire you?” is probably the most common question hiring personnel like to ask in an interview. Because you can see it coming, this question offers you a real opportunity to take advantage of. The best responses to this question showcase confidence, personal…

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Do You Know Which Customers Provide the Most Profit?

In society, we must treat all people the same, but in business the cold reality is that serving some customers is more profitable than serving others. For instance, some customers might be “low maintenance” and regularly purchase large quantities of product, while other customers might require a lot more effort and attention, despite the fact…

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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…

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What 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…

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Is a Centralized Supply Management Function Right for My Company?

As a business grows, a common question arises about whether or not it makes sense to centralize some of the business functions of the company, instead of keeping their operations separate. The supply chain industry is one industry where centralization might make sense, but the final answer truly depends on the specific needs and environment…

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How to Improve the Mood in Your Workplace

A happy workplace is a productive and efficient workplace. No one wants to work in a dull, depressing environment, and if that describes the current state of your logistics office, don’t be surprised if staff retention becomes a major problem for your organization. You need to take the necessary steps to improve your corporate culture.…

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