Top 10 Global Supply Chain Risks

Change is inevitable in modern supply chain management, and risk management is essential to success. Supply Chain risks evolve and become more prevalent with time.

Risk management strategies of yesteryear are ineffective in the changing landscape, and no type of transport can avoid risks.

Risks exist in land, air and ocean freight. They’re inevitable and unavoidable. Poor grasp of hazards in your supply chain will increase freight spend and diminish brand value.

Understanding the top 10 global supply chain risks can work to reduce their impact.

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How Air Jordans Became the Greatest Shoes of All Time!

The modern-day sneaker culture was built on the celebrity limited release. When Michael Jordan first signed with Nike in 1984, the star-endorsed Air Jordans were expected to produce $4 million in sales annually – they did $100 million in the first 9 months.

Nike president and co-founder Phil Knight said it was “the perfect combination of a quality product, marketing, and athlete endorsement.”

Backed by an up-and-coming all-star and a rock-solid marketing strategy, Nike’s Air Jordans quickly became the most sought-after shoe in the world.

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10 Critical Supply Chain Lessons from The Pandemic! (Video)

The Coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc throughout the world. In some places the pandemic has been controlled and life is getting back to a new normal. Yet in many other cases the pandemic is spreading aggressively and even realizing a devastating resurgence, particularly in the United States.

While the initial shock of the pandemic is largely behind us the impacts and ramifications from it will be felt for years to come. The challenge will be whether we remember what we went through and learn from the lessons we have all gone through, or whether we will forget and become complacent.

In this article we share our video of the 10 most Critical Supply Chain lessons that we must learn and make improvements through our future strategies and actions.

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NFT Social Media Management for Twitter!

If you are like most investors in today’s marketplace, you want to try to get as much value as possible out of every investment, whether it’s an NFT or something else that you are investing in.

There are lots of different social media management strategies and services out there. Still, some of them can be hard to understand if you aren’t particularly tech-savvy. 

If this describes you and the social media management tools don’t seem quite right, then NFT Social Media Management might be the option that provides everything that you need.

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How to Save Money as a Courier Driver!

Whether you decide to become a courier driver as a side gig or as your main hobby, you will notice something. Your money starts to drain pretty fast, even with normal gas prices!

Whether you are delivering food, freight, or packages, you will be crisscrossing your area and the gas bill is going to add up. That doesn’t even count hotel stays, food, and other fees that come with delivering items.

Thankfully, there are some ways to save money as a courier driver, and if you follow these tips you can pocket more of your payments for your successful delivery!

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Bitcoin Technology Innovations!

The consistency and reliability of current implementations have improved considerably concerning the first version of their applications. Bitcoin technology innovations have been able to attract a legion of developers to spend thousands of hours improving and upgrading much of its underlying codebase quickly and organically.

There are a set of rules that define the monetary policy of bitcoin, such as hard-coded supply and algorithmic inflation. Again and again, groups tried to change those fundamental assets, but all aggressive acquisitions have failed.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with La Chang, CEO at TGL!

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe.  As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series. This interview is with La Chang, CEO at Think Global Logistics (TGL), an international freight forwarding company.

Since the inception of Supply Chain Game Changer our mission has been to share experiences and expertise for the benefit of everyone. One of the supporters of Supply Chain Game Changer has been La Chang and his team at TGL.

Here is our interview with one of our great colleagues at Think Global Logistics, La Chang, Chief Executive Officer.

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Customers Do Not Care About Your Problems!

“The system is down.  We can’t ship any customer orders. We’re not sure when the system will be back up again.”  Oh no … Customers do not care about this stuff.

Coming into the Holidays, the busiest time of the year, that is the last thing that I wanted to hear.

I thought about it and said, “The Customer doesn’t care.

From that point forward we pulled together the necessary resources and visibility to get the problem solved quickly.   But the message was clear: The Customer doesn’t care about our internal problems.

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Amazing Examples of 3D Printing Technology!

3D printing technology is not new.   Its been present for two decades now.  But this technology is so broad, immersive and innovative, people are continually stretching the limits of 3D Printing and continuously discovering more interesting and more challenging things with its application.

From developing an artificial human body part to manufacturing a fully-fledged supercar prototype, it’s assured that this is the most innovative and cutting-edge technology we have discovered to date.

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3 Strategies for Creating a Scalable Small Business!

As a small business, you might take growth one day at a time. Yet, it only takes one positive review on a high-profile website or viral social media post to catapult your sales. 

If your business doesn’t have the infrastructure in place, it may fail to capitalize on its success, grow its revenue, and secure many loyal customers. If you want your budding brand to reach its potential, you must prepare it for growth. Here are three strategies for creating a scalable small business.

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Securing Supply Chain Insurance Against Disruption and Losses!

In today’s global economy, supply chains are an essential component to the success of many businesses. Ensuring that these complex networks operate smoothly is a top priority for companies.

However, there can be numerous risks and disruptions lurking within supply chains, potentially leading to significant financial losses.

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Creating a Safe Workplace Environment!

Employers are responsible for keeping their employees safe from injury. Of course, some industries are more susceptible to injuries than others, but even employees who work at jobs that seem “safe” can suffer an injury at work and file a personal injury claim.

Here’s how to go about creating a safe workplace environment, according to the professionals at Grillo Law.

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8 Things to Know About Stock Options!

Like a grand treasure hunt, options trading has become popular among investors who aim to profit from share price movements without purchasing company stock outright. This thrilling journey, reminiscent of solving a complex puzzle, forms a cornerstone of modern finance.

Despite its complex and non-linear path, it tempts individual and institutional investors with the potential for substantial financial growth. Herein lies the beauty of the venture – the delicate interplay between intricate details and the final destination.

As we explore the world of stock options together, we’ll demystify its complexities, teaching you to wield this financial instrument as a powerful tool for potential wealth enhancement.

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The Office Experience Was Great: That’s What She Said!

I recently went to see The Office Experience, and exhibit based on the TV show “The Office”. Fans of the show would truly love this opportunity to walk through the set and relive so many of the memorable moments from the series.

Let’s take a deeper look at the “The Office” and this great tribute to a show which has meant so much to so many.

The British Office

The Office originally began as a limited series on the BBC, starring Ricky Gervais and written, created and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.

Beginning in 2001 the show ran for a total of 12 episodes in 2-6 part series. The very short number of episodes seems to be typical of many British shows.

Filmed as a mockumentary, with characters often looking into and talking to the camera, or being interviewed by off-camera personnel, the show was made in a style unlike anything that preceded it.

Ricky played the role of David Brent, a bungling and inept and politically inappropriate manager of a small paper supply company, Wernham Hogg.

Also starring Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook and Lucy Davis, the show has gone on to be regarded with high critical acclaim and audience reverence. Most importantly it led to the creation of the perhaps more familiar and more renowned American version of “The Office”.

The American Office

The American version of The Office first aired in 2005 and continued until 2013, a full 9 seasons.

Starring Steve Carell (Michael Scott), Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute), John Krasinski (Jim), Jenna Fischer (Pam) and a great ensemble cast, the series was a smash hit. Rolling Stone named it one of the 100 Greatest Television shows of all time. While its popularity diminished after Steve Carell’s departure in season 7, the show continued with the great cast for 2 more years.

Set in Scranton, Pennsylvania, The Office follows the day to day lives and antics of the employees of Dundee Mifflin, a small regional paper supply company. The pranks, antics, and imbecility, the interactions and relationships, the suggestive and inappropriate catch phrase (“That’s What She Said”), and the setting made for a hysterical sitcom.

The show received 164 award nominations and 30 award wins.

The Office Experience

The series went into syndication starting in 2009 and can be found on various streaming services, such as Netflix, over time. For those of us who love the series it is great to go back from time to time and rewatch either episodes or the entire series again in broadcast order.

Given its fanbase and the love of the show, I was greatly intrigued when I saw the arrival in our city of “The Office Experience” exhibit.

After you enter and register you quickly start walking through a labyrinth including information about the show, videos, display cases showing the costumes of the main characters, wall sized panels for each of the characters with their pictures, famous phrases, quirks and other characteristics.

Eventually you end up in “The Office”. It is a scale replica of the set where the vast majority of the show was filmed. You can see and sit at the desks of any of the characters, each placed exactly as you remember them being in the show. Every desk had that character’s name plate, various items tied to that character (eg. Dwight’s bobblehead, Dwight’s stapler enveloped in jello).

You can go in the meeting room where all of the cast would assemble for one zany meeting or another. Everywhere people were having their picture taken in poses and places derived from the show.

But the longest line of all was to go in to Michael Scott’s office wherein you could sit at his desk, hold his “World’s Best Boss” mug, and get your picture taken.

From there you walk through the kitchen and washroom area, see Ryan’s desk in the utility closet, pass the vending area (stacked with paraphernalia from Dwight’s desk), and onto the back office area where Kelly and Toby sat.

Next is an enormous wall with quotes from the movie that all end in the tag line, “That’s what she said”. The next room has a recreation of Kevin’s spilled chili pot that you can take your picture with.

The exhibit continues with a small replica of the church where Pam and Jim were married, with a video playing of that scene from the show.

And from there you exit into the inevitable gift shop. Again, for fans it is hard not to get some gift or momento remind you of the show and your love for the cast and characters.

Conclusion

If you haven’t seen “The Office” I highly recommend that you see it. For those of you who have seen and are fans of the show I highly recommend that you go and see “The Office Experience” in a city near you.

It was a lot of fun going through the exhibit. Having the feeling like you were really on the set where you spent all of those hours watching your favourite characters and moments from the show was surreal.

It’s hard to imagine that anyone could work in a workplace as crazy as this one, but I’m sure that aspects of the show are relatable to anyone and everyone.

The experience brought back a flood of memories and recollections of favourite lines and scenes. I have a feeling that I am going to watch the entire series again from the beginning.

Originally published on March 7, 2023.

Fairspin: The Best Online Casino for Players!

In the world of online casinos, it can be tough to know which ones are truly fair and trustworthy. That’s where Fairspin comes in – it’s an online casino that prioritizes transparency and fairness above all else.

With a wide variety of games, generous bonuses, and a sleek and user-friendly interface, Fairspin has quickly become a top choice for players around the world.

In this blog post, we’ll dive into what makes legjobb online kaszinó Fairspin stand out from the competition and why it’s worth considering for your next online gambling adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, Fairspin is a casino that’s sure to impress.

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