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Sustainability in retail

Sustainability in Retail: Creating a Green Brand Identity Both Online and Offline

07 Feb 2024

There’s a lot of discussion around green brands, especially in the retail industry. And while branding helps spread the message, building a sustainable, green brand goes beyond marketing. Brand managers and marketers cannot ‘’create’’ a green brand. An entire team, with help from the industry, can however build greener businesses. Because a truly authentic brand identity should permeate every part of the business, all the way to the supply chain. There’s a growing need for strict boundaries and realistic strategies in achieving sustainability.

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Warehouse Employee Training: Building a Skilled Team

Warehouse Employee Training: Building a Skilled Team

05 Feb 2024

Warehouse employee training is not just a routine HR activity; it's a strategic investment in building a skilled and efficient team. In the fast-paced world of logistics, where every second counts, having a workforce that is well-trained can make all the difference. In the dynamic landscape of warehouses, the significance of employee training cannot be overstated. A well-trained team not only enhances operational efficiency but also ensures a safer working environment. This article explores the crucial aspects of warehouse employee training, from identifying key skills to embracing technological advancements.

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Machine Learning in manufacturing

Exploring Machine Learning in Manufacturing: Can Machines Really Learn to Build?

02 Feb 2024

The manufacturing sector has experienced substantial changes throughout its history. These shifts have intensified since the introduction of Industry 4.0. With a 16% share of the world economy's GDP and a $16.33 trillion global production in 2022, the manufacturing sector is pivotal. Manufacturing is being revolutionised by machine learning, which also increases workforce productivity and total production speed while lowering production losses and their associated costs. Let's delve into the specifics of this transformative process to understand the reasons and methods behind it.

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Why Anti-Retaliation is Essential to a Speak Up Culture

31 Jan 2024

When employees come forward advocating against wrongdoing towards themselves or others in the workplace, they are doing so within their legal rights and in the interest of the organisation. Employees also have the right not to be reprimanded for these actions. Employers and leaders who fail to see the importance of employees speaking up against workplace discrimination often react through retaliation against the employee, which effectively inhibits an inclusive speak up culture.

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Strategic finance

Strategic Financing: Optimising Cash Flow In Supply Chains

29 Jan 2024

In today's dynamic business landscape, managing cash flow effectively is crucial for the success and sustainability of a supply chain. The intricate nature of supply chain operations, with its myriad interconnected activities, demands astute financial management to ensure smooth functioning. This article aims to unravel the complexities of optimising cash flow in supply chains. It elucidates how strategic financing plays a pivotal role in this endeavour. 

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Optimising Supply Chains with Satellite Analytics: Real-time Tracking and Monitoring

26 Jan 2024

In our modern, intricately linked world, logistics is the heartbeat, driving the effortless flow of goods across continents. The advent of real-time tracking, powered by GPS, RFID, and IoT innovations, has reshaped this domain, ushering in a new era of transparency and effectiveness. These technologies meticulously oversee goods through the supply chain, furnishing invaluable, immediate insights crucial for smart decision-making, proactive measures taking, and streamlining operations.

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