Posts Tagged ‘Supply Chain Industry’
Survey: Supply Chain Security Needs More Attention
In a recent survey by the security company Tripwire, more than 56 percent of supply chain respondents said their company doesn’t currently conduct security audits of partner companies and suppliers. These survey results are alarming, given the fact that a security breach anywhere along a supply chain could have serious consequences for any other organization…
Read MoreFocus on the Process to Meet Your Goals
Getting things done is about more than just setting goals. It’s about following through to meet those goals. Often, many of us place too much emphasis on setting goals, like wanting to lose 10 pounds or trying to land a better job. However, the emphasis should be placed on establishing a process to meet those…
Read MoreWhat Do You Need to Develop Supply Chain Talent?
Those working in the supply chain and adjacent fields know: There just isn’t enough good talent out there. A lack of interest from millennials combined with a “graying” workforce means shipping departments and warehouse operators are scrambling more than ever for good employees. In order to compensate for the lack of talent, your organization will…
Read MoreHow to Negotiate a Job Offer
With today’s labor market being relatively robust, job candidates have more leverage than ever when it comes to negotiating a job offer. That being said, many companies have a take-it-or-leave-it policy when it comes to job offers, particularly for front-line or entry-level positions. Before you start even thinking about negotiating, find out if you have…
Read MoreHow Does the Whole Fulfillment Process Affect the Last Mile?
Empowered by smartphones, the explosion of services has led to an intense amount of focus being placed on the so-called ‘last mile’ in the supply chain – or final delivery in the supply chain. While the focus may be on the last mile of the supply chain, problems earlier in the process can make this…
Read MoreHow the Driver Shortage Is Affecting the Supply Chain Industry
With the average age of truck drivers increasing by the day and regulations limiting the number of hours a driver can be on the road, supply chains are looking at a severe shortage of qualified individuals. The problem of a weak labor market is compounded by the high turnover rate it causes. During times like…
Read MoreAre You Challenging Job Candidates with Adversity in an Interview?
No matter how hard you try to get to know a job candidate during an interview, the entire situation is stilted, formal and full of premeditated questions and responses. In order to get the information you need from a candidate, you may have to challenge them with some adversity to see how they react. The…
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