Posts Tagged ‘Supply Chain Management Tips’
How To Get The Most Out Of Supply Chain And Logistics Conferences
Whether you are just starting out or you have been working in supply chain for years, attending professional conferences offers you many opportunities—to connect with your peers, to attend presentations given by thought leaders and to possibly meet some potential job candidates. And there is no shortage of supply chain and logistics conferences. Here are…
Read More5 Tips For Effectively Managing A Global Supply Chain
In the modern supply chain marketplace, it’s almost impossible not to work with another country or countries. And because every country has different business practices, laws and standards, it’s important to know what you’re dealing with. Here’s how: Find An In-Country Representative This is a great place to delegate. Find a supply chain management consultant…
Read MoreAre you Taking Advantage of Valuable Information Found during Exit Interviews?
Why are exit interviews important? Especially if you are experiencing high turnover on your supply chain team, you need to know why your employees are leaving. Asking the right questions can educate you on the strengths and weaknesses of both your management and your supply chain organization. How can you get the most out of…
Read MoreUse Exit Interviews to Help With Future Hiring
Some supply chain managers wonder, “Are exit interviews a waste of time?” They are if you ignore the information you receive. Further talent loss can be prevented, and future hiring can be more successful, if management takes the time to analyze the information they can gather during the process. Why Survey Exiting Employees? First, jumping…
Read MoreDoes Your Company’s Leadership Support Innovation?
When you think about innovative organizations, you probably think of Silicon Valley and its IT companies, or advertising agencies and other creative firms. But there’s no reason a supply chain company/organization can’t be just as innovative. It’s not so much what you make or do at a company, it’s how you run your business. Let’s…
Read MoreWhat is Non-Negotiable At Your Business?
One of the most difficult challenges managers face is balancing the need for their employees to achieve certain results by a certain time, and avoiding the temptation to micro-manage to make sure those goals are reached. Employees need a certain amount of freedom and the ability to make choices. This can be a difficult line…
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