Do You Think there is a Decline in the Pool of Supply Chain Talent?

According to a recent survey, hiring managers in the supply chain are highly concerned about mid-management vacancies and what they see as a declining pool of talent. What has caused this supposed shortage of supply chain talent? In most cases, it is attributed to a skills gap—people with undergraduate and graduate degrees in supply chain…

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How to Maintain Speed, Efficiency and Most Importantly…Safety!

If you’re in a supply chain management position, you’re always working toward higher speed and greater efficiency—but have you put safety on the back burner? How much thought and strategy have you put into promoting safety in the workplace? The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requires companies to offer a work environment free from…

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Be Proactive with Your Recruiter to Boost Your Supply Chain Career

Have you ever worked with a supply chain recruiter in your job search? It can be an important step in your career growth and development. A recruiter’s job is to help you land a best-fit job based on your background, experience and skills. But you have to be an active participant in the process. Here’s…

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What Can You Do to Help Your Supply Chain Prepare for a Crisis?

Even when your supply chain is running smoothly, even when you have a contingency plan in place, there’s no predicting natural disasters. And when disasters happen, you may discover that your company is not as well prepared as you thought. Look back three years to the devastating earthquake and tsunami that slammed Japan and crippled…

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