Neil Finegan, of the IoSCM Education team has recently finished reading a great book that he wanted to share his thoughts on. The IoSCM Education team have combined industry experience totally decades (well into the three figures!). They understand the pressures of being part of a busy supply chain, managing projects, overseeing operations, and being responsible when things go wrong! Working in varied sectors in different professions, our team have always enjoyed reading about the industry and how it has advanced over the years. Neil has taken time out to share his thoughts on Outside the Box.
In today’s world, it is becoming increasingly important for professionals in all fields to demonstrate an active commitment to social responsibility and positive environmental impact. Whether you see yourself as an aspiring employee or a future employer, developing your skills and capabilities in the green sector will open up new career opportunities and make you a more attractive candidate in any job market. You may be undecided about what kind of career you want to follow. Still, there are several ways that you can develop as both an individual and an environmental professional at the same time.
A good logistics company addresses the demands of both producers and consumers and employs a comprehensive operations management unit. It only makes sense if operations in different regions work together to increase efficiency. This simplicity for the logistics department makes handling every component of a supply chain much more manageable. To do so, logistics companies can integrate environmental data through APIs and alerts. Here are seven practical ways in which logistics companies can use environmental and climate data to drive process efficiency.
Supply chains today are already feeling the effects of climate change, with climate-driven wildfires cutting off major transit routes in California and unprecedented hurricanes destroying ports and factories around the world. Already, climate change is increasing the severity and frequency of natural disasters like flooding, droughts, deadly heat waves, hurricanes, and fires. This article will review how climate change impacts supply chains, and how companies can respond to mitigate climate change’s effects on their bottom line.
Manufacturing includes business processes that transform raw materials into valuable products you sell to your customers. If you don’t implement an efficient time management system, you might face obstacles in your company, like missed deadlines, staff and equipment downtime, and low product quality. As a result, you might fail to deliver your clients’ orders, affecting customer loyalty and brand reputation. To improve your manufacturing processes, you must develop an efficient time management system.
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