By Meranda Powers. Originally published on the Kinaxis industry blog, 21st Century Supply Chain. I suspect that few folks in the supply chain management world would argue with the fact that supply chain management is risky business. The reality is that risk comes in...
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The Friday Round Up: Supply Chain in the News March 2-6, 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! The Invisible Network That Keeps the World...
Recruitment and Organizational Culture: What’s the Big Picture?
In a job seeker’s market, particularly in a high demand vertical like supply chain, your company’s reputation is paramount. Branding a company is about communicating the value of your business, its products or services, and competitive edge; but employer branding is...
The Most Sought After Skills in Supply & Demand Planning
Supply planning and demand planning are some of the hottest career areas within the broader supply chain function today. On the demand planning side, skilled professionals are highly sought after for their ability to “read tea leaves”—to expertly forecast demand and...
The Friday Round Up: Supply Chain in the News February 23-27, 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! Companies Waste Billions Every Year By Not...
Five Strategies to Optimize Your Recruiter Experience
If you find yourself in job search mode, the representation of a specialty recruiter, when done right, can be a tremendously powerful thing. A strong endorsement from a well-respected recruiter in your industry can potentially put you front and centre for a position...
Cost Savings & Sustainability in Supply Chain: Interview with Roger Eacock (Part Two)
Roger Eacock has extensive supply chain experience in a variety of industries, including food, consumer goods, technology, apparel, health care, 3PL, and business consulting. He’s a change management expert with a focus on sustainability in global supply chains, and...
The Friday Round Up: Supply Chain in the News February 16-20, 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. The Five Secrets of Supplier Relationship...
Skills & Gaps in Supply Chain: Interview with Roger Eacock (Part One)
Last week, we shared our interview with a supply chain executive in our network, which marked the launch of a new series where we engage senior individuals in supply chain about hiring trends, in-depth skills, the talent market, and whether there is in fact as...