Posts Tagged ‘Supply Chain Management Recruitment Agencies’
3 Ways to Make the Right Impact on Your Next Job Interview
Some people go into an interview thinking they just want to give all the right answers and not screw it up. Essentially, these people are playing defense, and there’s really nothing wrong with that. If, on the other hand, you want go on offense and take a pro-active approach to the interview, you have a…
Read MoreWhen You’re a Contract Worker, Where Is Your Loyalty?
For earlier generations, the question of employer loyalty was a simple one: Your loyalty was to the sole company that employed you. But now, things are much different. Many people work multiple jobs, and if you’re working through a staffing agency – you’re technically being employed by two different companies. So where should the loyalties…
Read MoreWant to Save Money in 2017? Don’t Make a Bad Hire!
For obvious reasons, most companies focus the majority of their attention on increasing revenue. However, one of the least complicated, and often disregarded, ways a company can lose revenue is by making bad hires. Poor hiring decisions are like a hidden tax on your company. Obviously, they cost a business in terms of wasted resources…
Read MoreGive Thanks to Your Network in Less Time Than You Think
Networking sounds simple enough: Reach out to people you already know and try to connect with people who share a common professional interest. However, it takes work to not only grow a network but also keep the connections within it strong. Although you might struggle to set aside any extra time, it doesn’t mean you…
Read MoreWhat Does It Take to Be a Supply Chain Manager?
More than ever, businesses are getting raw materials, manufacturing and labor from around the planet, establishing a global supply chain. Through proper supply chain management, businesses facilitate sleek operations in their far-flung supply chains and reduce the impact of supply chain crises that pop up from time to time. Supply chain managers work in a…
Read More5 Steps to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile Right Now
With many hiring managers regularly turning to social media to screen candidates, putting together a polished LinkedIn profile should be a top priority for every job seeker. It is important to note that a LinkedIn profile and a resume are not the same thing and must be dealt with differently. You will see some crossover…
Read MoreHot Job: Global Demand Planner in Philadelphia
At ZDA, we have a great opportunity for supply chain professionals looking for a global demand planner position in the Philadelphia area. A global demand planner’s primary responsibilities are facilitating the monthly sales and operations planning (S&OP) process. This includes working with different departments to gather information and develop it into a robust process or…
Read MoreWhat Do You Do When Someone Calls You a Job Hopper?
Long gone are the days when someone would get a job straight out of school and then hold on to that job until retirement. It’s assumed that today’s workers are going to have many jobs throughout their career, but the stigma of a serial “job hopper” does still exist. Many hiring managers will at least…
Read MoreHow Can Your Company Improve Cargo Security?
For the most part, supply chains are highly technical and efficient operations, and yet they’re still very vulnerable to disruptions, attacks and the loss of goods. In the United States, over $35 billion is lost annually to theft and overseas; supply chains are at an even greater risk from thefts and violent hijackings. The U.S.…
Read MoreMost Manufacturers Aren’t Prepared for Cyber Attacks
According to a recent report by professional services firm Sikich LLP, most manufacturing companies aren’t prepared for cyber attacks, such as the theft of intellectual property and sensitive data. Manufacturers might not think they are in the crosshairs of hackers and cybercriminals, but news story after news story shows that manufacturers aren’t immune to online…
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