At the Southern California Supply Chain and Logistics Summit conference, there were several keynote speakers from industry icons such as Amazon, UPS, Union Pacific and more. One might expect quite a lot of interesting insights into the latest supply chain trends yet the most common theme among the presentations tied back to the skills gap.
In assisting a client to find top notch technical talent through traditional on-line sources, we can definitely say it is an exercise in frustration.
In honor of the Innovation Awards, it seems appropriate to discuss the critical importance of human capital.
Take a few minutes to ponder this question: Do you see your people as assets or expenses? We all might like to jump to the answer of assets but is it true?
If you are an employee, take the proactive approach and seek out your manager to discuss where the company is headed. Find out how you can add more value.
No matter how sophisticated and technology-rich your company, it will not run without people.
In today's Amazon-impacted marketplace, customers appreciate suppliers and advisers who will go the extra mile to provide that above and beyond service. Just put yourself in their shoes.
John Mackey, the CEO of Whole Foods, was a keynote speaker at APICS 2017. Of course, we were all interested because of the recent acquisition by Amazon and what it means for the grocery business.
