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27 Nov 2015

In the supply chain field alone competition is tough and there are numerous options to consider in order to strengthen your workforce; the dilemma of trawling through these options and deciphering the most suitable combination of institute, qualification and study method can give any business manager a headache.

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The benefits of engaging employees in workplace training

17 Nov 2015

When looking to make cost savings, most businesses will automatically reduce the budget allocated to training as a quick fix to save the pennies.  Whilst this may prove successful in the short term, the impact on the overall growth of the business in the long term is likely to be negative as the workplace skill set plateaus against the continued need for expertise in the competitive market

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Calls for supply chain transparency greater than ever

10 Nov 2015

One lesson to be learned in light of the recent media scandal involving some large supermarkets and global food companies, is the need for greater transparency in supply chains; it has become increasingly evident that an organisation will need to demonstrate their awareness of what goes on in their business beyond their own four walls and collaborate more with their partners to avoid any potential problems which could damage the organisations reputation.

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China Business Conference 2013

27 Nov 2013

On March 14th I attended the China Business Conference 2013 at the Queen Elizabeth Conference Centre, London, on behalf of the Institute of Supply Chain Management (IoSCM).

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Think yoga and the supply chain don’t mix… Think again.

01 Aug 0201

"Yoga? Why am I even reading this? It seems to have very little to do with the supply chain”. Yes, I know, but give it a chance. The supply chain and yoga are two of the oldest practices in the world - they are bound to have some similarities.

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Think Yoga and The Supply Chain Don’t Mix… Think Again (part 2)

27 Jul 0201

This is the second half of our exploration of yoga and the supply chain. If you missed the first half and have no idea what I’m talking about, go ahead and be surprised here I think the pattern is pretty obvious now, both yoga and the supply chain require both movement and flexibility. By taking a look at yoga, we can see the variants of each character and how they apply to supply chain management.

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