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Real-Time Information in the Supply Chain
(Photo by NordWood Themes on Unsplash) Author: Xabier Basañez, Managing Director LATAM, Alcott Global The current need in every Company and Industry to have end-to-end visibility (E2E) across each touchpoint of the value chain is critical to
Blockchain – Revolution in Supply Chain?
Supply chains revolutionized how our society runs, now supply chains are being revolutionized. The name of the NEW game: blockchain! Supply chains can lack transparency and traceability. Two things at which blockchain is great at. Systems work based on
7 tips on how to negotiate your salary
If you are like most people, you don’t like negotiating. But despite it being about as enjoyable as a crying baby on a flight, it’s also necessary. It is not the place where you want
Leave Your Job if…
It’s never easy to say stop. It’s never easy to get out into the unknown and go for different professional challenges. Especially when you have a comfortable situation when you know most of the variables
6 Trends in Supply Chain in 2017
Supply chains have a reputation for being complicated and not the first choice for a career, especially for the millennials. But as companies adapt their Supply Chain to the digital economy, and as businesses enable
5 Steps on How to Get Promoted
May it be executive level or people in the middle management level, we sometimes do have discussions with our candidates around this topic. As sometimes, even if a bit counter-intuitive to our role as search
Hottest Supply Chain Jobs in Asia Pacific
According to DHL’s 2016 Trend Radar, the major influences on logistics and supply chain, what they called “megatrends,” are growing security awareness, the increased shift towards cleaner energy production and transportation, and further digitalization. These megatrends
Executives, Shut Up more during the Interview!
It feels nice to be on the top of a headhunter’s list of an executive position, doesn’t it? It’s what you deserve, after all – you’ve been doing your work diligently. You’ve met expectations and
The fight for talent – Logistics Start-ups vs Established MNCs
Rise of Logistics Startups In today’s tech-enabled world, just about anything can be ordered anywhere in the world from a smartphone. However, traditional supply chain and logistics services are yet to catch up. A shipment
Future of Recruitment in the Logistics Industry in 2016
What is the future of Logistics in Asia? Is the industry slowing down or is there still room to grow? What type of skillsets is in high demand? And what new focus areas does HR
Leaving after a few months…
One of my friends, a senior-level executive, recently decided to leave the company he had joined less than 6 months ago. The environment was bad. The scope of the role changed 2nd week after joining.
Monday Blues – only if you choose so…
“- How are you today? – Oh, Monday Blues! How good can you feel on a Monday!” Have you heard anything like this? To me, it happens every Monday. That at least one person I
HR should act like MARKETEERS!
HR should act like MARKETEERS! In today’s world where we get so much of our information online, from social media and channels, it is crucial for companies to have a strong online employer brand. And
Cyber Security in Supply Chain. Is it that important?
One thing is clear. Protecting your data is of most importance to this day and age. Especially if you are a multi-million company with global or regional operations. You must take care that your computers,
How to Screw up a TEAM
How to Screw up a TEAM: Show zero empathy! Don’t listen to your team! Only care about your interest! One of my close friends, a senior executive in a Fortune 50 MNC shared with me
Recruiters are JERKS! Dishonest! Lack ethics!
Recruiters are JERKS! Dishonest! Lack of ethics! This is the feedback from a good friend of mine about recruiters. It shook me! But to be fair, I can understand her point of view. There are
Blockchain – Revolution in Supply Chain?
Supply chains revolutionized how our society runs, now supply chains are being revolutionized. The name of the NEW game: blockchain! Supply chains can lack transparency and traceability. Two things at which blockchain is great at. Systems work based on
7 tips on how to negotiate your salary
If you are like most people, you don’t like negotiating. But despite it being about as enjoyable as a crying baby on a flight, it’s also necessary. It is not the place where you want
