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The following story about Procurement integrity is true; no names or companies will be mentioned.
“Hello, Rebecca. Great to hear from you this morning. What can I do for you today?” I said to my direct report on my cell phone.
“We have a situation that needs your attention.” Her voice foretold that this was one to pay extra attention to.
“What’s up?”
Continue reading “Procurement Integrity Breach – A Sure Way to Get Fired!”Is your company planning on hiring a new employee? It’s both an exciting and a daunting task. On the one hand, you’ll be eager to get the new hire on board to show them the ropes and, hopefully, benefit from their talents.
On the other, you may be worried about the recruitment process (which can often be lengthy and costly) – particularly regarding hiring the right person. You don’t want to make mistakes!
To make the recruitment process easier – on yourself and your potential candidates – here are nine things to consider before hiring a new employee.
Continue reading “Consider These 9 Things Before Hiring a New Employee!”In an age dominated by technological advancement, the field of supply chain management is undergoing a seismic shift. Among the myriad innovations, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are in charge of transforming traditional practices into dynamic, efficient systems.
This shift is not merely about adopting new technologies but revolutionizing how industries operate and deliver. With the rise of AI-driven supply chain planning software, companies are poised to achieve unprecedented efficiency and accuracy.
Continue reading “How AI and Machine Learning are Transforming the Future of Supply Chain!”I feel you.
I was there.
In the exact same position, you’re in now.
A cynic. A skeptic. A person, utterly exhausted with seeing those two letters: AI.
As we see from Deloitte’s CPO Survey in 2018, AI is only fully deployed in 2% of procurement organizations and is far from making any real impact at scale within the digital ecosystems procurement teams are so eagerly trying to build. To top it off, there’s only 27% percent of procurement leaders considering AI/Cognitive technology, and 55% who haven’t considered it at all.
Cut to 2019, Deloitte published its newest CPO Survey where they found that 81% of chief procurement officers with fully implemented solutions in the space of Supply Chain Risk & Compliance Management aren’t satisfied with their solutions.
81%.
Continue reading “AI + Data = Supply Chain Risk Management!”Summer is all about having a great time in your outdoor space. With this guide, you will be able to get your outdoor space ready for summer in no time at all.
Continue reading “How to Get Your Outdoor Space Ready for Summer!”For the warehousing and light industrial sector, efficient waste management is fast becoming a skill in itself.
For a cost perspective, the storage and disposal of waste by-products can be a major component of operating overheads. With the move towards increased environmental awareness and greener business practices, increasing restrictions and operating requirements will very likely become the order of the day in the near future.
A good waste management plan can minimize monthly overheads, as well as ‘safety-proof’ the operation with respect to local environmental restrictions.
Continue reading “Optimizing Waste Management in the Warehouse!”Choosing an internet service provider can be an unnerving task, let alone being a satellite provider.
Why did we mention satellite internet specifically?
Well, the constant impression of satellite internet being slow has become quite prevalent, however, several ISPs are breaking this category and offering the best services to customers across America.
Due to this notoriety, many people, or even you might be hesitant to opt for satellite internet. Whereas, in reality connecting to a satellite internet service provider is a win.
Why?
Allow us to explain.
Continue reading “Choosing the Right Satellite Internet Service Provider!”
We have had the opportunity to publish dozens of interviews with tremendous leaders as a part of our Seasoned Leadership in Action™ Interview series. With literally a millennium of collective career experience these leaders have selflessly shared their thoughts, expertise and advice, including their career advice, with us.
Here at Supply Chain Game Changer our fundamental mission is to share experiences and expertise for the benefit of all. Whether you are a student, at the beginning of your career, or an expert sought after by others, we can all continue to learn from others. We can all benefit from professional career advice.
In that spirit we have taken excerpts from our collection of leadership interviews. Specifically we have compiled here the great career advice that these leaders would like to share with others.
Continue reading “Great Career Advice from Industry Leaders!”The construction industry, often regarded as the backbone of infrastructure development, plays a pivotal role in shaping our world. As we move into an era marked by technological advancements, sustainability goals, and changing global dynamics, the construction sector finds itself at the crossroads of innovation and tradition.
So let’s explore the construction industry’s current state, its challenges, and the exciting transformations shaping its future.
Continue reading “Building the Future: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of the Construction Industry!”The data breach and security impacts cost rose to never before seen levels in 2021, reaching $4.24 million. Keep reading if you’re looking to maximize ROI for your security investments and keep your manufacturing facility secure.
How can you improve your security strategy to maximize ROI and avoid losses?
This Security impacts guide will discuss the top trends and technologies in the security sphere that can help you modernize your existing security system and reduce vulnerabilities.
Continue reading “How Security Impacts ROI for Manufacturing Facilities!”The popularity of smart homes is constantly growing. After all, it is very convenient and economically beneficial in the long run. Such a house has a lot of advantages, as well as the second very important and energy-efficient attribute – solar panels.
These two technologies are designed to simplify people’s life and save them a considerable amount. Energy-smart homes are a novelty that will stay with us forever.
Continue reading “Solar-Powered Smart Homes: How Solar Panels Enhance Energy Efficiency and Automation!”“We need to ban plastic!” “We need to stop using plastic products!” “Plastic is harming the planet.” What about cardboard packing?
These are some chants that we are hearing on a daily basis and it’s all true, unfortunately. This is because plastic cannot be decomposed and cannot biodegrade on its own.
That being said, people ultimately turn their heads to cardboard packaging, but hey, is cardboard packaging really environment-friendly?
Well, you have to read the article for more!
Continue reading “Is Cardboard Packaging Environmentally Friendly?”In March of 2021 the world was astonished when a large cargo ship, the Ever Given, became stuck in the Suez Canal. Virtually everyone is oblivious to the movement of any single cargo ship around the world. However very quickly the colossal ramifications, including to investors, of this singular event became known to all.
The blockage of the Suez Canal by this one ship immediately impacted global Supply Chains. Over $9 billion per day (12% of global trade) moves through the 120 mile canal.
While the ship was freed after about a week, in the intervening time ships were debating whether to take the longer trip around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa or wait for the salvage operation. It all underscored the vulnerability of having a single point of failure in any Supply Chain.
Do you have a single point of failure in your Supply Chain?
Continue reading “The Single Point of Failure in Supply Chain – The Suez Crisis!”Globalization, technological disruption, and evolving consumer demands are reshaping the modern fitness supply chain. This intricate ecosystem faces unprecedented challenges in producing, distributing, and selling fitness equipment worldwide.
Brands must nimbly adapt by optimizing operations, mitigating risks, and leveraging cutting-edge solutions to cultivate resilience and thrive in this dynamic landscape.
Continue reading “Understanding the Modern Fitness Supply Chain!”Effective team management goes beyond mere task delegation; it involves inspiring, guiding, and nurturing the team to achieve collective and individual successes. The impact of a good team manager can be seen in enhanced productivity, improved morale, and the overall growth of the organization.
This article explores the top qualities that every team manager should possess to foster a positive and productive workplace.
Continue reading “The Essential Qualities of an Effective Team Manager!”
