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Supply chain management (SCM) is often focused on continuous production environments where the emphasis is placed on strategies such as leveraging purchases through bulk buys, forming alliances, outsourcing catalog items and minimizing nonstandard purchases. However, SCM also plays a critical role in a project-based environment where it’s often not possible, or desirable, to eliminate purchases [...]

Frame agreements are commonly used in project-based procurement, where high degrees of collaboration are required in the design, procurement and manufacture (or construction in some cases) of major deliverables. For instance, frame agreements are common in the Oil & Gas, Industrial Power Generation, Heavy Construction, Aerospace and other industries involved in the development and procurement [...]

Whether you are an experienced leader taking over a new team, or a high performer moving into your first leadership position, taking over a new leadership role is challenging. As a leader taking over a new team, your first goal should be to gain personal credibility with your team and your leadership. Bear in mind [...]

What is “success?”  How do you define it?  For some people “success” is making six figures.  For others, “success” is having the time to do what they want.  Many people are driven by the need to take care of their families.  “Success” to these people may also come in many different forms, like providing a [...]

Less than a year ago it was not too difficult for qualified candidates to find great career opportunities. Things have changed. The latest report from industry experts shows a sharp rise in job cuts, and the Labor Department is expected to report unemployment at around 8.5%, up from 8.1% from last month. This means that [...]

Let’s face it, third party recruiters are paid very well for their work. And in an economy of high unemployment and ready availability of qualified candidates, some believe recruiter fees are not justified. This argument appears to be sound on the surface, but there are still some very good reasons for employers to use recruiters. [...]

Your resume is your professional life raft, especially during tough economic times. Let’s face it, job security is becoming more and more scarce as companies fight to survive and cut costs. It only makes sense to have a quality resume prepared at all times… just in case. The purpose of your resume Before we begin talking [...]

A few weeks back a question was posted on LinkedIn regarding the effectiveness of psychometric testing for staff selection. The LinkedIn user asked: “How reliable and valid are psychometric test results during an interview process?” This is a very interesting and relevant question given the reliance that many organizations place in psychological assessments, usually in [...]

Duration: 2 Days                                            Contact hours: 16 hours Course level: Beginner to Intermediate             Price: $1050 Improve project performance through effective procurement activities. For many projects procured goods and services account for 60% or more of project expense. Effective procurement management for these projects is often the difference between project success and failure. This course is designed [...]

Duration: 2 Days                                           Contact hours: 16 hours Course level: Intermediate to Advanced           Price: $1050 NOW $525 THROUGH AUG 21 REGISTRATION ENDS AUGUST 21. SIGN UP NOW AND RECEIVE 50% OFF THE NORMAL PRICE Optimize your supply network through applying the best category strategies. Developing and managing effective supply networks is key to organizational success. The most [...]