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When Logistics Tracking Apps Become Cyber Stalkers
Where should we be drawing the line between a logistics tracking app and cyber stalking? Turns out, the difference might be hard to pinpoint. To watch the video version of this article, click here. Here’s what a Logistics Manager needs to be aware of, and the boundary lines that he/she really shouldn’t be crossing. Logistics … Continue reading When Logistics Tracking Apps Become Cyber Stalkers
How Middle Managers Can Make or Break Supply Chains
Can middle managers or supervisors make or break your supply chain company? Are organisations selecting the wrong people for these roles? To watch the video of this article, click here. Over the years working and consulting in a wide variety of business, health, and education settings, I have noticed a common and obvious trend. The selection of … Continue reading How Middle Managers Can Make or Break Supply Chains
ANZAC Soldiers in WWI – What Supply Chain Leaders Can Learn
How did John Monash, a Jewish son of German immigrants, become one of the greatest leaders of ANZAC forces during the First World War? And what’s its relevance to Supply Chain leaders? Recently I finished listening to Roland Perry’s audio book on ‘Monash: The outsider who won a war’, and found it a fascinating insight into early Australian … Continue reading ANZAC Soldiers in WWI – What Supply Chain Leaders Can Learn
Are you a Grumpy Supply Chain Professional?
Are you a grumpy supply chain professional? Do you regularly go home unhappy from your day job? Then you need an imaginary rubbish bin… Going home unhappy again? It all started this morning. Someone forgot to get bread yesterday, and the anticipated tasty tuna on nice crusty bread for lunch today, turned into tuna on stale … Continue reading Are you a Grumpy Supply Chain Professional?
A Disney Tip for Dealing with Supply Chain Anger
Are you experiencing a lot of supply chain anger? Then the Mouse House might be able to help with this key tip. For the video version of this article, click here. Angry people – they’re everywhere. Most you can avoid, but some you just have to deal with. Especially if they’re your customers or suppliers (two of … Continue reading A Disney Tip for Dealing with Supply Chain Anger
The Ultimate Stress Busting Tip for Procurement Pros
Workplace stress getting the better of you? You need the ultimate stress busting tip to help level out, settle your jangling nerves and combustible temper. Does this sound like your day? High pressure deadlines, the constant juggling of priorities, demanding customers and suppliers, and the never ending dramas of your employees or colleagues! Do you ever get yourself … Continue reading The Ultimate Stress Busting Tip for Procurement Pros
Working in a Freezer, Living in an Oven!
4 cool tips for managers to help their staff when working in a freezer and living in an oven. In the real world, extremely cold climates are usually separated from very hot climates by a very long car drive, or a flight in a cramped seat with a budget airline. However, in the world of … Continue reading Working in a Freezer, Living in an Oven!
Why New Year’s Resolutions Suck…and What You Can Do About It!
You’re on the way to the big New Year’s Eve event at your friend’s place or public gathering and the anticipation is giving you those little jolts of pleasure and pre-party nerves…all good of course! Catching up with friends, family, work colleagues or even meeting someone new and interesting, is all part of the New Year’s … Continue reading Why New Year’s Resolutions Suck…and What You Can Do About It!
Do Manners Matter for Motivating your Staff?
Manners maketh the Manager? Can you remember the last time someone genuinely said to you “thanks for doing that, good job!’? I bet it felt good. Even though you had to do whatever that task was, it was great getting that feedback. I’ll double the wager and say that you thought something positive about that … Continue reading Do Manners Matter for Motivating your Staff?
10 Sleep Tips for Supply Chain Managers
Reduce your daily work pains by getting to know your bed better…! It’s 7.46 am and you’re sitting at your desk, your daily planner is chockers and your admin support have already started doubling-up your “must do today… or else” meetings. Your phone is constantly vibrating like it’s having an epic seizure… because people want … Continue reading 10 Sleep Tips for Supply Chain Managers