If you are managing a supply chain, you have quite a lot to keep track of. And, with all of the additional moving pieces that the pandemic has dealt this industry, it’s imperative that your supply chain efficiency is at its best. There are many ways to go about measuring your efficiency, so the best […]
Over 3 million individuals are employed as temporary or contract workers in the United States. Why? There are a number of possible reasons, the main one being the allowance for flexible staffing. A handful of instances can cause employers to take the avenue of temporary staffing. Whether or not this avenue is the right choice […]
We have learned at least one thing for certain from the pandemic outbreak this year, supply chains need to be reorganized with worst-case scenario plans in mind. This means increasing the diversity of suppliers, domestic production, and back-up resources. There are many changes being made to strengthen systems and respond to demand increase. The way […]
A challenge that all business owners and managers consistently face is finding good employees that last. Don’t beat yourself up about it if you need help finding ways to get better employees, as the staffing process is not simple. You have to rely on your instincts trying to find honest and trustworthy employees, not to […]
RFID (radio frequency identification) is an incredibly valuable and innovative tool for the supply chain. RFID is a way to read information from a tag attached to an object through radio waves. The system uses the tag and reader to translate the radio waves into electronic data. You don’t need to be close up to […]
Knowing when to bring on additional employees is a battle all business owners face. Getting busy is great, especially because that means more profit for you. However, it also means that your staff is having to work extra hard. This can result in them being overworked, which can ultimately affect the quality of service you […]
Before lean supply chain management was implemented, manufacturing businesses would stock up on a lot of supplies so they could get better prices on materials. So, they ordered everything in bulk and let that inventory sit there until they needed to pull it. Most companies no longer do this, and instead, they have begun lean […]
The supply chain that you run is composed of contracts that allow you to use specific services and/or provide them to your customer base. This process is something that needs close monitoring, as oversights can happen, but need to be controlled or the product you are sourcing will be negatively affected. Not only that, without […]
The recently launched Global Reporting Initiative G4 Guidelines shines a light on the need for an increased focus on sustainability within the supply chain. In the past, the supply chain relied heavily on logistics and knowing the flow of goods. Through an increase in digital technology and analytic tools, it’s become evident that there is […]
It’s no surprise that wearable technology became popular within the supply chain. Depending on the type of technology being used, it can greatly enhance communication, productivity, and safety amongst users. Think about how easy it could be for a worker in the warehouse to set down their mobile device just to forget where they put […]
There is no doubt that it is more than necessary to safeguard your supply chain. Disasters happen all of the time, whether they be natural or man-made, and the supply chain is a pillar in the manufacturing industry. As we watch companies around the world adjust to the effects of COVID-19, we are seeing a […]
Looking for a new job? Within your search for open positions you have probably come across a lot of temp to hire work. What is temp to hire, you say? It’s pretty straight forward, and there are many reasons why it’s beneficial for you to consider this line of work. In a temp to hire […]
Of course there are many risks when it comes to hiring felons, and no one would judge an employer for hesitating to do so. But, despite those risks, did you know that there are also risks to not hiring them? So much so, that most would consider them to outweigh the risks of hiring. It’s […]