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MCIA posts 25% hike in revenues to P2.7B - SunStar Philippines
THE Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) saw its revenue rise 25 percent in the first nine months of 2019 to P2.7 billion, driven by robust...
+ READ MORETips for Selling Smart Supply Chain Solutions
New technologies have the potential to make supply chains more efficient and more transparent than ever before. Unfortunately, implementing the right technologies in the right way is often easier said than done. Here are tips for selling smart supply chain so…
+ READ MOREEmbrace Change… but Not TOO Continuous Improvement
Continuous improvement helps you make your agency better—but be careful about trying to improve things too quickly. Why? You’ll frustrate…
+ READ MORECognitive Automation is the Immediate Future of Team Management
For all the anticipation of increased automation at work, commentators have spent a lot of energy trying to convince people it can only handle easy, repetitive processes. It’s time to finally confront the truth: Per the McKinsey Global Institute, today’s robo…
+ READ MORESupply Chain Canada and Eastern Academy Announce Accreditation Agreement
We are pleased to announce that the Newfoundland and Labrador Institute of Supply Chain Canada and Eastern Academy have formalized a post-secondary partnership agreement that will provide advanced standing in Supply Chain Canada's Supply Chain Management Professional™ (SCMP™) Designation Program
+ READ MORE3 Guiding Principles for Digital Transformation Success
Many companies have adopted digital technology to transform their business. But the transition can be a challenging process, and studies show that digital transformation projects often fail to reach company expectations.
+ READ MOREWith the right foundation, procurement can turn visibility into action
As manufacturers strive for greater visibility in their supply chains, they’re continually engaging in new Internet of Things (IoT) and software initiatives to gather more data. Yet an abundance of information doesn’t always yield the actionable analytics supply chain leaders desire.
+ READ MORE9 key digital transformation mistakes — and how to avoid them
Across industries, the process of digital transformation can point the way to revenue streams and a renewed sense of purpose. It could also mean millions in sunken IT costs or alienating customers and employers.
+ READ MORETalent will be key to business' AI strategies
An AI talent strategy does best with a multipronged approach. Successful adopters build internal teams and rely less on outside vendors; selectively import AI talent for technical leadership roles; and upskill their existing workforce on AI.
+ READ MOREThe key to sustaining brand relevance? Continuous transformation
A brand’s long-term resiliency requires adaptability to stay in tune with consumer’s changing needs and have the confidence to adjust accordingly. Please visit Marketing Land for the full article.
+ READ MORENow's the Time to Rev Up Your Holiday Supply Chain
Although the holiday season is a wonderful time for giving and receiving gifts and spending quality time with family, it also comes with a lot of stress. Business owners in particular are under pressure to ensure there are no breaks in the supply chain and they deliver what their customers want on time, and there are a few key variables that may affect how early you want to prepare.
+ READ MOREFood Companies Put Supply Chains Under a Microscope
Big food companies, from Mondelez and General Mills Inc. to Unilever PLC and Nestlé SA, face rising pressure to address problems across agricultural regions as shoppers pay more attention to where their food comes from and how it is produced. As huge buyers of ingredients like cocoa, palm oil and coffee, food companies must do more, for example, to stop deforestation carried out by suppliers and encourage farmers to stop using child labor, regulators, advocacy groups and consumers say.
+ READ MOREWhy Skills Training Can’t Replace Higher Education
It’s a disservice to students and civil society.
+ READ MOREThe Incoterms 2020 update
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has released the long-awaited 2020 update of their international trade terms for the sale of goods, the Incoterms. The new version takes effect January 1, 2020, and the release was timed to coincide with the ICC’s 100th anniversary.
+ READ MOREWhere Companies Go Wrong with Learning and Development
Retaining knowledge is just as important as learning it.
+ READ MOREArticle: Q&A on the Book Engineering the Digital Transformation
The book Engineering the Digital Transformation by Gary Gruver provides a systematic approach for doing continuous improvement in organizations. He explores how we can leverage and modify engineering and manufacturing practices to address the unique character…
+ READ MORESlow Your Roll: Process Innovation Requires Smart Focus
Operating at the speed of light can rob you of the necessary time and perspective to sort valuable opportunities and solutions from short-term fixes and workarounds.
+ READ MOREDefinitive guide to Selecting your Continuous Testing Solution
As a software developer and testing expert with over 20 years in this industry, I’ve seen tools and...
+ READ MOREHow to Achieve Tech-Powered Collaboration in the Era of Remote Work
AI, VR, and other cutting-edge tech are improving the way we collaborate and communicate, making virtual teams an asset instead of a liability. The post How to Achieve Tech-Powered Collaboration in the Era of Remote Work appeared first on ReadWrite.
+ READ MORESupply Chain Management Association Becomes Supply Chain Canada
At its AGM yesterday, the Supply Chain Management Association™ announced its name change to Supply Chain Canada™. The association also launched a new website as part of an overall rebranding initiative.
+ READ MOREA small perk at lunch may cut depression at work
An apple (or banana) a day left bus drivers in China feeling less depressed and more capable, researchers find. What small gesture would improve your day at work?
+ READ MOREMaking a Big Marketing Decision? Before You Follow Your Gut, Do This.
Getting good returns from marketing isn't that hard -- as long as you avoid these mistakes.
+ READ MOREEverything You Need to Know About Brand Management
If your business was a person, your brand would be its personality. It’d be how you introduce yourself to new friends (er, customers) and how you build a trusting relationship with them. Your brand is a living, breathing entity … and it’s your job to help it …
+ READ MOREHow Navy SEALs Plan, Lead and Learn
Success on any battlefield requires effective strategic planning, leadership, execution and debriefing. In the Navy SEAL teams, our planning and debriefing (After-Action Review) procedures are paramount to defeating the enemy and supporting our learning cultu…
+ READ MOREIBM has introduced a blockchain-based supply chain verification network (IBM)
This is an excerpt from a story delivered exclusively to Business Insider Intelligence Transportation & Logistics Briefing subscribers. To receive the full story plus other insights each morning, click here. Enterprise services company IBM announced a blockch…
+ READ MOREHow Japan's trade row with South Korea could hit tech supplies
A trade row between Japan and South Korea could pose a threat to supplies of smartphones and devices.
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