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Outcomes from our Post-Covid Seminar: Supply Chains Shifts, Leadership Communication, and a Rough Economic Forecast

NC State SCRC

Finally, Jason Schenker shared some of his insights on what lies ahead for the economy, which was definitely the bleaker part of the webinar. Although there are no guarantees, frequent communication and giving people an idea of what lies ahead can reduce uncertainty and anxiety, and help people work through their concerns.

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EurOMA Conference Anniversary

SCM Research

As part of the conference, several seminars, workshops, special sessions were held (e.g., I enjoyed the conference and will definitely join the 21 st EurOMA Conference in Palermo, Italy in 2014. .; more involvement of faculty members into everyday life in Europe) and great weaknesses (i.e., candidates in the U.S. publishing workshop).

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DELMIA Communities Week in Review for May 17

DELMIA Quintiq

E-Seminar on Lean Transformation. Available now is a new on demand e-seminar where you can learn about the lean principles and discover how Lean Transformation works. A second e-seminar will follow to make the bridge between lean transformation and DELMIA solutions. Go to the community for more information.

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The Inkblot: Why Flowcasting really isn’t subject to interpretation

The Network Effect

Over the years, I’ve met many people at conferences and seminars who proudly state that “we’re doing CPFR” or “we’re doing S&OP”. After short conversations with these folks, it seems that the definition of “CPFR” and “S&OP” has become somewhat diluted.

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When Coincidence Meets Determination – An Interview with Rob O’Byrne

Logistics Bureau

If I can go from fifteen and hopeless to earning a Master’s Degree and running 6 businesses and writing 5 books by age fifty five, others like me can definitely do the same – or better. I think it was in 2010 that I was at a seminar listening to someone pitching a VA business. With good support they can achieve a good thing.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the APICS CSCP Exam

Supply Chain Cowboy

If interested in procurement, definitely look into the CPSM certification from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). There’s a lot of vocab to memorize – especially with the very specific definitions APICS uses, but knowing the vocab will help you nail the questions. Absolutely.

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UCLA Anderson Hosts Local TEDWomen 2013 - UCLA Anderson.

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

She offered her own definition of innovation to highlight the visionary nature of new ideas. “To UCLA Anderson Hosts Steinbeck Family Business Seminar. “During uncertain times people will reject new ideas for familiar ones,” she said. “We We protect what's familiar to us, even when those things are obviously outdated.”