This guest post was written by David Weaver, a self-described "Inventory & Supply Chain Devotee" and proprietor of the excellent Inventory and Supply Chain Optimization Blog. The word “boring” can be simply defined as not interesting. Synonyms include dull,...
Month: April 2015
What are the Biggest Issues Facing Procurement Today?
This week, we bring you a spotlight on Procurement from a seasoned professional with lots of international experience in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Wael Safwat is a Procurement guru who has managed massive spend in a wide variety of categories,...
The Friday Round Up: Supply Chain in the News April 20-24, 2015
In The Friday Round Up, we take a curated look back at the biggest insights and buzz about supply chain from the last week that are dominating the conversation in both national current evehttp://www.argentus.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=15385&action=editnts and...
How to Attract and Retain Top Candidates in Supply Chain: The Full Recruitment Cycle
Job seekers need to know their audience, and that means being able to communicate clearly and with confidence when networking. Whether it’s making a career move or striking a deal, being able to connect with others is important for professional growth. But what about...
Guest Blog: How Do You Define Your Supply Chain Challenges?
By Andrew Dunbar. Originally published on the Kinaxis industry blog, 21st Century Supply Chain. Google “Top 10 supply chain challenges” and you’ll find 44 million different opinions on the biggest issues our industry faces today. Many are filled with our favourite...
The Friday Round Up: Supply Chain in the News April 13-17, 2015
In The Friday Round Up, we take a curated look back at the biggest insights and buzz about supply chain from the last week that are dominating the conversation in both national current events and global news coverage. Enjoy! Game of Thrones Leak Blamed on Supply Chain...
Supply Chain is the New Frontier of Competitive Edge in Business
Supply chain has made a long trek from the purely transactional function it was in the past to the highly-valued strategic asset and integral business function it is now for organizations around the world. This is in part due to the changing face of the global...
The Friday Round Up: Supply Chain in the News April 6-10, 2015
In The Friday Round Up, we take a curated look back at the biggest insights and buzz about supply chain from the last week that are dominating the conversation in both national current events and global news coverage. Enjoy! Yemen Food Imports Disrupted, Conflict...
Advice for Millennials on the Supply Chain Career Track
Earlier in 2015, ThomasNet and the Institute for Supply Management released their picks for the Top 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars. In this list, they spotlight successful young professionals rising in the industry, making big strides and notable contributions....