According to the 2013 CareerBuilder Candidate Behavior Study, job seekers looking for a position with the manufacturing, transportation, and warehousing industries are using the internet and social media not only to look for jobs, but also to research companies within these industries. Candidates use the internet and social media throughout their job search The CareerBuilder study looked
If the supply chain industry is going to attract new and qualified talent, it needs a face lift. The industry needs to be proactive. It needs to communicate what it is, what is currently happening within the industry, and what is in store for the future. Who is responsible for making change possible? You. Job
Kale is the hippest and trendiest of vegetables. The dark leafy vegetable has received Bon Appetit’s dish of the year award, it was served at the White House Thanksgiving, and it has received ringing endorsements by celebrities and celebrity chefs. Kale also has its own T-shirt, lawsuit, and day. Did I mention the book? 50 Shades
According to Supply Chain Insights 60 percent of companies within the supply chain industry have job openings and 51 percent of companies are seeing an increase in turnover of supply chain leaders. This is now. Looking ahead, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics predicts that the number of logistics jobs are expected to grow by
Think like a manufacturer Gartner’s Jake Sorofman wrote a great piece about building a content supply chain. His advice for understanding what it takes to use content as a tool to grow your business: think like a manufacturer. Why? Sorofman connects the dots: Manufacturing is actually an instructive example for what it takes to scale and sustain
Content can grow your business. How can content such as blog posts, white papers, eBooks, newsletters, infographics, podcasts, webinars, and video grow a business? Content can grow your business by increasing your search engine ranking, positioning your company as an industry leader, attracting new customers, and helping you retain current customers. Not convinced? B2B companies
This article is part of a series of articles written by MBA students and graduates from the University of New Hampshire Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics. Supply Chain Management will use the Internet of Things to improve factory workflow, increase material tracking, and optimize distribution to maximize revenues. “Clap on “(clap, clap), “Clap off” (clap, clap), “the Clapper”!! When
Many companies within the logistics and supply chain industries are stuck on the social media starting line. The reason – “they can’t get past the word ‘social’ and the perception it creates.” The reality is that social media is a tool that can be utilized to create value and grow your business. This is the fifth
Many companies within the logistics and supply chain industries are stuck on the social media starting line. The reason – “they can’t get past the word ‘social’ and the perception it creates.” The reality is that social media is a tool that can be utilized to create value and grow your business. This is the fourth
Entrants to the market need to understand the barriers to entry and problems with management and transparency within the pet food industry supply chain. This article is part of a series of articles written by MBA students and graduates from the University of New Hampshire Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics. The pet food industry is a market that boasts
Many companies within the logistics and supply chain industries are stuck on the social media starting line. The reason – “they can’t get past the word ‘social’ and the perception it creates.” The reality is that social media is a tool that can be utilized to create value and grow your business. This is the third
This article is part of a series of articles written by MBA students and graduates from the University of New Hampshire Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics. Regularly tracking your relationship with your suppliers and their performance toward your expectations is critical to ensure the success of your business. One mechanism for tracking this is the supplier scorecard. A
