Logistics and supply chain management are parts of a vast sector that includes shipping, packing, and distribution, among other things. And with the number of technological advances impacting it, the sector has drastically evolved during the last few decades to what it is today, but what about where it started and came to be?
“If not me, then who, if not now, then when?”, echoed in Ray Anderson’s mind, founder of Interface, when he decided to embark his company on a journey toward sustainability. Today, Interface – what started as a petroleum-based carpet business – is known as a worldwide commercial flooring company and global leader in sustainability. Mickael […]
Cultures from around the world and at different phases of history have, at some point, created art. It’s how history and heritage and preserved, and how artists expressed thought-provoking ideas and most inexpressible feelings. To this day, it remains a universal way of communication, but the more we dive into this world, the more we […]
There is so much history and richness when it comes to cinema, TV, theatre, music, the visual arts, and digital and interactive media. Usually, it’s “what you see is what you get”, but what about what’s behind the scenes and the challenges facing the managers working in the creative and cultural industry?
For most careers, managers are the first front-liners you encounter that will either make you love or hate your job. There’s a multitude of management styles that work differently depending on the business, teams, and managers themselves. It’s important to know about the various ways to direct and support team members and resolve conflicts.
Over the last years, COVID-19 has challenged the way businesses are run and brought new perspectives on the power balance among the world’s nations. From education, health, economy, environment, sustainability to management, everything has been disrupted by the pandemic – and that it requires new global leaders. To help higher education train a new leadership, EMLV […]
The logistics and supply chain management environments are in a constant state of flux. There’s a constant need to watch for trends, discuss challenges, and exchange ideas on best practices, which makes the workplace overall less of a routine. And with professionals increasingly being asked to drive change outside their daily responsibilities, they are becoming […]
Platform economy and technology fostered new ways of doing business and companies have to modify their attitudes and behaviors to cope with new realities. Managers and entrepreneurs are at the center of this ongoing business disruption. Why have Facebook, Amazon, and Tesla achieved tremendous success? Why did some companies survive and thrive for 100+ years, […]
“You’re not going to believe what my manager did yesterday …” We’ve all been on both sides of workplace stories that started like this. While humor makes for a decent coping mechanism, bad management should be taken a lot more seriously.
Going into management is not everyone’s cup of tea, let alone the logistical and technical part that requires real brainwork and a growth mindset that doesn’t give up. And supply chain management in particular has shown to be one of the few fields that experienced growth even during times of great recession, pandemic, and conflicts, […]
Setting up a digital strategy takes focus, planning, and dedication, but with that comes plenty of mistakes along the way. First, you must better understand what you can’t avoid to ensure optimal results.
When we talk about the future of any industry, our brains immediately fear the unknown, but in reality, it can also be positive. The future of supply chain management was forced to arrive sooner than expected due to the pandemic, leaving leading companies to either be ruthlessly affected or thrive within an unfamiliar logistical landscape.