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EICR Electrical Safety

Why Every Property Owner Needs an EICR

28 Nov 2022

What is the electrical inspection condition report (EICR)? This is a formal document that is provided after an assessment of the electrical installation of the building. The assessment should always be carried out by an approved contractor such as an experienced and qualified electrician. Once the assessment has been completed, an EICR certificate will be provided as evidence that the property has been assessed.

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Brand identity in business

The Importance of Brand Identity in Business

24 Nov 2022

Your brand identity is how you present yourself to your customers and how they perceive you in the crowd of competitors. For instance, the strongest brand identities, such as Apple, Coca-Cola, and Nike, are instantly recognisable and immediately convey a message about their business. A solid brand identity is important as it directly affects sales and helps businesses become more successful. Primarily, building brand identity increases sales, improves customer acquisition efforts, and promotes your business as an industry leader.

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Drayage; What is it and Why Does It Matter?

22 Nov 2022

Drayage is typically a core component of the supply chain process. It’s sometimes overlooked but having proper drayage operations will minimise complications throughout the entire supply chain. Often, it is considered a component of intermodal transportation which uses various methods (like rail and trucking) to move products from one area to the next. Understanding drayage increases your ability to understand the entire supply chain!

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Data Management within supply chain

How To Manage Data Within The Supply Chain

21 Nov 2022

Warehouses and other entities in the supply chain generate large amounts of data. Data management, that is, selecting what is relevant, ensuring a steady flow of accurate data, and translating this data into valuable insights, helps to optimise the performance of the supply chain. Proper storage management is critical to ensuring data availability, security, and resiliency while striking the perfect balance between capacity, cost, and performance.

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Study Supply Chain

Future Supply Chain Management Leaders: 8 Ways To Grow Your Business’s Profitability

18 Nov 2022

As a supply chain manager, your role is to manage the process of getting a product to your customers. It may sound simple, but anyone working within the supply chain knows it requires a lot of skill and determination to make the process run smoothly. Some of the skills required may come naturally to you, while others may require you to work at them until you have mastered them. You should put careful thought into planning your future career as a supply chain manager.

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Stopping harassment and bullying at work

Top Tips For Dealing With Workplace Harassment and Bullying

17 Nov 2022

People spend a significant amount of their life in the workplace, and it’s only reasonable that they feel safe, respected, and comfortable while there. If you’re considering leaving a job you enjoy and are good at because someone in your workplace is making your life miserable, think again. If you believe you’re experiencing harassment or bullying of any description while at work, it’s time to act. With these tips under your belt, you can begin to take back control and end the harassment making your workplace hostile.

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