Management (273)
The Supply Chain IS Big Data
- Wednesday, 18 December 2013
- Management
- Written by Scott Koegler
With all the chatter and excitement about Big Data it's easy for supply chain folks to look on with wonder about what all the talk is about. But in fact, the supply chain is the source of a tremendous amount of big data. Certainly all those purchase orders, ASNs, and invoices constitute a lot of data passing between organizations, but that's not the end of the line.
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Our Best Articles of 2013
- Thursday, 12 December 2013
- Management
- Written by Michael Martz
One thing about working in supply chain, EDI, or electronic commerce: it’s always interesting. 2013 is nearly ‘in the books’ and it was no exception. Luckily for you, the ec-bp.com writing staff produced a bumper crop of great articles on a plethora of topics, ranging from the impact of omnichannel retail to ‘big data’ to new efforts to implement supply chain control towers. We wrote primarily about supply chain and EDI, but we also covered general management, trends, training, and other relevant subjects.
Seven Strategies to Advance Your Career with Project Management
- Friday, 18 October 2013
- Management
- Written by Michelle LaBrosse
Every single one of us does projects - it is how we achieve any goal in our life. How well you do those projects decides your overall success in life. Project Management is not just for people who want to climb high up the corporate ladder; it is a critically important life skill for everyone who wants to make the most of their existence. According to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the typical person is only working at 50 percent of his or her potential. Even making a modest improvement in how you do your projects can help you quickly rise above the mediocrity. Here are seven strategies for doing projects that can help you advance in your career and with your other important life goals.
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The Pros and Cons of being a Disruptor
- Friday, 27 September 2013
- Management
- Written by Scott Koegler
Technology is certainly part of your work in the supply chain. I've recently been contributing to a related site named "Enterprising CIO" where the focus is on technology leaders and how they can contribute to the success of their organizations. Here's the lead to one of my recent articles there. I encourage you to take a look at this and the other content. It may be useful to you.
Scott
The most effective CIOs demonstrate leadership by being proactive "Disruptors" who introduce new technologies, workflows and business processes to the workplace.
Read more...Whole Body Learning
- Thursday, 26 September 2013
- Management
- Written by Michelle LaBrosse
According to speed-reading experts, we take in 2000 times more information than our conscious minds are aware. We do this through a multiple use of our senses - both by themselves and when used together. The better we can use our body in learning, the better we can learn. This is what we do when we craft learning experiences at Cheetah Learning – we help each student to leverage their whole body to learn faster and more effectively.
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Have You Been Shut Out by GXS
- Thursday, 19 September 2013
- Management
- Written by Scott Koegler
Is your company on this list? If so you are probably already feeling the effects of the disconnect GXS has caused between you and your trading partners. Were you prepared for this and had your contingency plans in place, or did you suddenly find your orders and other transactions missing in action - effectively shut out from communication.
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Claim Your Power
- Monday, 09 September 2013
- Management
- Written by Michelle LaBrosse
Have you ever looked at someone in power and wondered—how did they get there? Is there some special power gene that makes certain people rise to the top of the power hierarchy, but not others?
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Become Unstoppable with Momentum
- Monday, 05 August 2013
- Management
- Written by Michelle LaBrosse
Momentum is a very powerful thing. In physics, momentum = mass x velocity. The cool thing about momentum is that the faster an object is moving, the harder it is to stop. This is also true for any project that you are working on. Accomplishing project tasks (gaining "mass") in a quick and efficient manner (gaining "velocity") can create momentum for your project that can bear through the toughest problems and bring your project to completion.
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Stakeholders Bringing in the 5th Edition PMBOK
- Thursday, 25 July 2013
- Management
- Written by Michelle LaBrosse
The newest and best PMBOK Guide is out, and we are here to welcome the Fifth Edition with a huge bear hug. Call us nerdy, but we like this edition the best yet. Why? Because we think that Stakeholder Management has been put in a corner for far too long, and it is great to see it out in its own knowledge area as it should be.
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4 Requirements for Trading Partner Cooperation
- Wednesday, 17 July 2013
- Management
- Written by Scott Koegler
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