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How To Optimise Your Disaster Relief Supply Chain

16 Sep 2022

Different disasters occur worldwide, including typhoons, wildfires, health pandemic crises, and peace and order conflicts. They reactively test and demand solutions across the private and government sectors, including civil society, military, and humanitarian organisations. When these disasters arise, it’s crucial to have an effective and efficient disaster relief supply chain operation

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Why Two-way Radios are the Perfect Communication Solution for Manufacturing

14 Sep 2022

The manufacturing sector is a difficult operating backdrop. Often it means working in a pressure-cooker environment. Deadlines must be met, quality has to be controlled, and every process must be negotiated as efficiently as possible. Successful manufacturers will all tell you that excellent communication is the key to the smooth running of a manufacturing plant. This article focuses on why walkie-talkies are still the go-to communication tool for manufacturers.

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Optimising The Procurement Process In Your Business

13 Sep 2022

As businesses become more globalised and complex, the procurement process can often become overloaded and inefficient. In order to streamline your procurement process and make it more effective, there are a number of steps you can take. Here are 10 things to know about.

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How knowledge management can help improve your support agent KPIs

08 Sep 2022

Call centers today are designed to do more than handle customer queries. They provide added value to organisations, using data to check the market pulse and provide good metrics. Therefore, it is essential to understand how these metrics can be analysed and improved as they can directly affect a business's profit margins. Call center metrics can be improved using knowledge management.

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How Can I Manage My Fleet More Economically?

07 Sep 2022

Owning and operating a fleet is just one step for a business owner. It would be best if you also managed it properly to get a good return on your investment. Besides managing your fleet efficiently, you also need to manage it economically to ensure you save on costs and increase profit margins. Managing a fleet economically can be daunting for a new investor in the logistics industry. It is possible to do it if you get expert insights from experienced fleet managers. This article will share the best tips to implement to ensure economical fleet management.

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Steel and the Circular Economy: A Guide to Sustainable Manufacturing and Construction

05 Sep 2022

Sustainability has long been a pressing issue on the minds of many socially conscious consumers and business owners alike, and for good reason – the planet’s ecosystem depends on it. For vital industries like construction and manufacturing, the need to recognise and act upon the vast importance of sustainability is not only a sensible business decision but also a duty to the natural world. The circular economy is an effective process adopted by many to improve overall sustainability, and for immensely popular and critically important materials like steel, it may even be a necessity in maximising resources and minimising carbon footprints.

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