After months — for many, more than a year — of finding alternative work solutions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses are opening their doors, manufacturers are recovering, and employees are beginning to come back to work. For those crucial to the supply chain, on-site work is more important than ever. With the global rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, many are able to resume their previous routines and make up for losses over the last year. In preparation, operations managers and job site leads are now focusing on making their facilities safe for those who return.
Container capacity constraints and congestion at shipping ports have created the perfect storm leading to supply chain disruptions. Here are three actions that a CEO can take to steer the ship around!
While all businesses should observe workplace safety, it becomes even more vital if you’re involved in the mining industry. This is because mining is a lot more dangerous than many other jobs because of the risks involved. The history of mining catastrophes that have occurred regularly since mining activities began are proof of that.
Eco-friendly living has benefits far beyond reducing your carbon footprint, although that should be one of your top priorities. Being environmentally friendly can help you save money on top of saving the environment, which is just one more reason to be a little bit more eco-friendly in your everyday life. If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to living more sustainably, don’t worry. We’ve compiled this list of ways that you can be more environmentally friendly starting right now.
Effective supply chain management (SCM) must be a strategic priority for businesses that want to serve their customers well. SCM represents the effort by a company, together with its partners, to develop and run a supply chain process efficiently. With effective SCM, the movement of a product from manufacturing to the end user's hands is streamlined, helping businesses achieve a sustainable advantage in today’s increasingly competitive business world.
IoSCM are delighted to announce that we are one of only three companies who have been shortlisted for the Excellence in Supporting Armed Forces Talent award at the CIPD North East of England HR&D Awards 2021. As an Institute we are extremely proud of the work we do to support the wider Armed Forces Community, and the links we are building between business, service personnel and the supporting organisations who work closely with our military
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