AFRICA – Guide to the World’s Largest Free Trade Area
When I say “Africa” – what do you think of? Some answer poverty, corruption, war, the developing world. Others answer opportunity, economic growth, emerging markets, the final frontier for business. The reality is that this vast continent of 54 countries (and one...
3 Reasons Warehouses Need Great Working Conditions Now
A few weeks ago, I couldn’t sleep and after swiping through HBOGO found a Last Week Tonight episode on one of my favorite topics. That’s right, Logistics. John Oliver’s video on warehouses has racked up 5.9 million views this month. And it’s all about the dark side of...
How Truman’s Reduces the Cleaning Product Supply Chain by 70%
For decades, home cleaners have lined retail shelves in ready-to-spray, use-it-then-lose-it bottles that contain 98 percent water. To meet consumer demand, big cleaning brands each ship more than 30 million pounds of water and 1.5 million pounds of single-use plastic...
The time is now for retailers to future-proof their supply chains with a cohesive approach for end-to-end replenishment planning
In business, SWOT analyses are used for organizations to assess strengths and weaknesses, usually to evaluate their position in the marketplace: “What is our advantage if you compare us to X company? Where do they shine while we might struggle? Do we view anything as...
Jessica Vania on the Next Generation of Supply Chain and Making an Impact – WISC July
Meet our Sponsor This Women in Supply Chain feature was made possible by our sponsor, HULFT. HULFT provides a single global platform that allows IT to find, secure, transform and move information at scale. HULFT's seasoned data logistics consultants uncover hidden...
Key takeaways from Collision 2019, The future of procurement
Blockchain and AI in the supply chain Technology is changing the world, and if you are not involved in it, then you are not going anywhere, as explained this year at Collision 2019. And there has never been a technology that has captured everyone's attention like...
Lights Out? People in the Supply Chain of Tomorrow
Are organizations moving closer to the lights out supply chain? Not all- most organizations have learned that keeping a close pulse on their customer’s market trends and utilizing this valuable information to make supply chain decisions can improve the brand growth...
Panama, “ONE SIZE FITS ALL” for global supply chains
World commerce is under continuous disruptions, the growing urgency in the arrival of a product or service expected by the consumer is not a trend anymore, supply chains are being transformed into digital supply chains or fulfillment networks as some experts like to...
Angela Czajkowski On Building Your Own Opportunities and Moving Supply Chain Forward
SPONSORED BY HULFT At Let’s Talk Supply Chain, we think it’s important to elevate the voices of the female trailblazers who are boldly changing the face of our community. That’s why every month we highlight a woman leader in the industry on our blog. We share the...
4 REASONS TO INVEST IN CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING!
Any area of a company benefits from the qualification of its employees , and this would not be different with the service team. However, the qualification of this team benefits the entire company, since it stimulates the acquisition and maintenance of clients - which...
Here’s Why Logistics Leaders are Calling Proposed Tariffs “the Definition of Supply Chain Disruption”
The Trump administration promised last Thursday it will impose 5% tariffs on all Mexican imports starting June 10th, that is, unless Mexico slows the flow of undocumented migrants. The tariffs are planned to jump by five percentage points monthly, slated to reach a...
What is the importance of chemistry among people in the workplace?
What is the importance of chemistry among people in the workplace? Team chemistry is one of the most complicated keys to the success of organizations. Effective teams are more than just a collection of talented members. To be effective, a team has to be able to...
Transforming supply chains and the talent gap
Global supply chains are changing rapidly and many businesses are recognizing that adopting new technology will help them navigate the changes, streamline their operations, and save time and money. With the pressure to apply technological solutions to get ahead of the...
Women in Supply Chain, May 2019 – Erica Howell
"Your podcast had significantly helped me learn about other areas of supply chain outside of trucking and grow my career. Thank you for all the work that you do" - Erica Howell So, when I started my Women in Supply Chain Series on the podcast, I never could have...
3 Amazon Moves You Need to Know About Now and How You Can Compete
Amazon is fundamentally changing the way consumers and industry professionals think about retail and supply chain. And, if you’re reading this then you probably already realize that when it comes to supply chain and commerce – change is the only constant now. The...
Top 10 ways to manage through stress
...and be your best self I don't know about you but the word "busy" is like nails scratching a blackboard for me, some use it instead of saying no to something, others see it as something to be proud of and self-importance. We all have busy in our lives and if we...
Have an Interview? Presentation Matters!
"The average person puts only 25% of his energy into his work.The world takes off its hat to those who put in more than 50% of their capacity,and stands on its head for those few and far between souls who devote 100%." —Andrew Carnegie It’s no secret that I love...
Women in Supply Chain – April 2019
So, today, I am excited to highlight Audrey Ross in my Woman in Supply Chain blog series. Audrey is one of the most knowledgeable, fun, loyal, and most generous women in supply chain that I know, plus she is my #tradebestie, and has agreed to join me along with Leah...
Strength in Diversity – Not Numbers
By Sheri Spinks ENGAGED CULTURE It is often said that two heads are better than one, but if those heads belong to two individuals that share the exact same values, beliefs, background, skills and experience, culture, and education – where is the value in that? If you...
Don’t be scared of a Gap (in your career that is)
We no longer go through the three traditional stages of life :education, work and retirement it is therefore more likely we will experience some type of gap during our careers.Returners include: family caregivers,stay at home parents,students and retirees. Why would...