In today’s fast-paced business world, being able to adapt to change is a quality any successful organization needs. Within the supply chain industry, conditions and requirements are always changing. As a result, to be successful you must be adaptable. For this reason, change management is an important concept to understand and implement in your organization. What is […]
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Best Practises: Supplier Relationship Management
The idea of supplier relationship management is a concept that has evolved greatly over the past few years. Managing suppliers used to be a transaction-based process. However, we have seen a shift – for the better – that involves treating suppliers as equal business partners. Organizations are looking for suppliers that align with their core values […]
Advanced Analytics: The Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Success
Analytics What is analytics? Simply, it is the process of taking raw data and turning it into actionable info. Many systems on the market today make advanced analytics available to firms. As a result, firms can make more informed decisions quicker. Although this process is not entirely new, it is becoming all the more relevant to businesses. […]
3 Trends That Will Make Companies Rethink Their Supply Chain in 2016
In 2015, many supply chain trends came to the forefront. Logistics collaboration, omnichannel services, and the trucker shortage all became relevant topics of discussion. So the questions is, what can we expect in 2016? New supply chain trends are emerging quickly. Although there are many answers, we will be taking a look at a few trends […]
How to Achieve Supply Chain Sustainability
Recent blog posts have revolved around the ideas of Corporate Social Responsibility and Supply Chain Sustainability. We’ve talked about the Nike supply chain disaster and the millennial impact on today’s supply chain. Having sustainability in your supply chain is no longer something that is “nice to do.” Instead, it is quickly becoming a necessary part of every business […]
Is Your Supply Chain Ready for the Millennial Generation?
The Millennial Generation, or Generation Y, have become a far more vocal and dominant group of individuals in recent years. They are confident in their values, open to change, and well-connected to the people and things around them. This generation is largely driven by their civic values. They believe strongly that companies should act with corporate social […]
