Posts Tagged ‘Supply Chain Management’
Welcome and Develop Millennials with These 5 Tips
With the baby boomers slowly entering into retirement, companies must now, more than ever, compete for millennial workers. Like other generations before them, millennials grew up during a specific time that shaped their present values. Companies must speak to these values not only when trying to hire younger workers, but also when trying to coach…
Read MoreEvaluate 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreImprove Manufacturing Efficiency by Looking at Your Energy Usage
As the economy picks up steam, the competition between companies is picking up as well, highlighting the need for organizations to seek out every advantage possible. Increasing energy efficiency is one way companies can gain a much-needed advantage over a competitor. To determine if significant energy savings can be found, many companies start by conducting…
Read MoreHow Do You Avoid Supply Chain Disruptions?
Many companies have a complex and globalized supply network, and while that offers numerous benefits, it can also mean a company is vulnerable to supply chain disruptions caused by events halfway around the world. In order to prevent supply chain disruptions caused by disasters or catastrophic geopolitical events, companies need to assess their supply networks…
Read MoreWhat Should You Focus on If You Haven’t Made a New Hire in a Long Time?
In the deepest depths of the Great Recession, hiring new employees was something many companies just didn’t do. But now, with the economy on the upswing, many companies are finding they need to bring on more help, and the hiring process is something that has really fallen out of practice. Companies that haven’t hired in…
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 MoreHot Job: Commodity Manager (Wisconsin)
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job prospects for commodity managers are expected to be strong through 2018. At ZDA, we’re seeing that projection bear out as this commodity manager position in Wisconsin is our hot job for January. In a nutshell, commodity managers are charged with the task of procuring finished goods,…
Read MoreHow to Become an Appealing Out-of-State Job Candidate
Whether it is on a whim or on purpose, people often find themselves looking to move to a different state for their next job. Unfortunately, many employers are less likely to hire an out-of-state job candidate than a local worker. This is for a number of reasons. First, they may be worried about how a…
Read MoreWant to Develop Supply Chain Talent? Don’t Just Focus on the Technical Side
With the current dearth of supply chain talent, companies are scrambling to hire candidates and train employees with the focus on technical skills. However, simply making sure someone knows his or her way around an ERP system can be short-sighted. With the expanding scope of modern supply chains and the increasing part a supply chain…
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