Battling For Better Employees? Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Need to Be the Foundation of Your 2021 Hiring Strategy

Many businesses say they are concerned about diversity, equity and inclusion and want a more diverse staff but not enough to go beyond just talking about it. While most organizations have the right intent, it doesn’t always translate to positive results, especially if the overall culture is flawed. If you’re raising diversity in a dysfunctional…

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How to Prepare and Crush a Supply Chain Video Interview

Regardless of what happens next with COVID-19, one thing is for certain: The pandemic has normalized video chat as a way of doing business. For job seekers, this means getting more comfortable with video interviews. If you’ve by no means been instructed to take part in a video job interview before, you soon will be.…

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4 Ways Communication Helps You Become a Better Leader

Leadership is built almost entirely on effective communication, and yet too many executives and managers don’t practice effective communication on a daily basis. Unfortunately, leaders need to be “on” all the time. Bad days with poor communication can turn into bad communication habits. It’s important for leaders to keep vigilant when it comes to interacting…

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How Do You Know If This Company Is Right for You?

Making your way through some part or all of a company’s hiring process only to find out that you don’t want to take the job can be incredibly frustrating. Furthermore, a hiring process is time-consuming and draining, so in the interest of having the most efficient job search possible, you should do your best to…

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U.S. to Move Back to No. 1 on the Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index by 2020

We’ve heard a lot about how countries with low labor costs are outcompeting the U.S. when it comes to manufacturing, but a new study from Deloitte and the U.S. Council on Competitiveness has found the U.S. will overtake China as the most competitive manufacturing nation by 2020. The prediction is based on survey reactions from…

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How the Internet of Things Helps Efficiency in Logistics

The “Internet of Things” refers to containers, appliances, equipment or other objects that have added functionality thanks to an internet connection. For instance, radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags placed on packages allow for the precise tracking of shipments. With a number of connected devices already available and more being developed each day, the logistics field is…

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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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Linear Optimization Improves Resource Usage

Deciding how to use resources is a universal business concern. In today’s hypercompetitive ecosystem, it’s vital to your company’s fiscal health that its people and resources are used most effectively. When dealing with complicated networks, achieving maximum efficiency can be challenging. Companies looking to maximize resources often make decisions on product mix, logistics and demand…

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Hot Job: Sales Manager 3PL – Atlanta

Our latest Hot Job at ZDA, a sales manager for a third-party logistics company that continues to grow by triple digits annually, requires wearing a lot of different hats. In addition to having managerial and sales abilities, the position also calls for a strong supply chain background. Responsibilities include locating and proposing potential business deals,…

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