Category: Leadership

Top 10 Supply Chain Consulting Firms in the World!

10 Catastrophic Man-Made Supply Chain Disasters!

Supply Chain is a challenging, complex and difficult field. Not only that but its success or failure will determine the simultaneously determine the success or failure of any and every organization.

Whether a company is big or small, and whether they are dealing with tactical or strategic issues, the enormous importance of Supply Chain means that companies often need to reach out for external expertise to help them address these challenges.

In that vein, here are our list, and the lists of others, of the top Supply Chain consulting firms in the world to help anyone on their journey.

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10 Great Lessons Learned in Business!

Leadership Techniques To Inspire Your Team!

In reflecting back on over 1,000 sessions and almost 10,000 hours of working hands-on with entrepreneurial leadership teams, I’ve observed and learned some great business lessons that will help you and your leadership team.

My hope is that these leadership lessons will serve as constants for you as you build a great company, and that they’ll give you insight, something to shoot for, peace of mind, a wake-up call, and a few aha’s.

Enjoy.

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5 Ways to Boost Productivity!

How Increased Engagement Can Boost Employee Productivity!

Are you looking to boost productivity? Boosting productivity is something that every business owner will want to achieve, as this can take a business to new heights, but it is easier said than done.

Productivity levels will always rise and fall, so it is important to know how to prevent dips in productivity and how to bring levels high again when there is a dip.

You must address both employee motivation levels as well as implement tech upgrades to boost productivity, and this post will look at a few of the most effective ways that you can do this.

Read on to find out more.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – Our 2019 All Star Leaders!

Our second year of publishing interviews with our 2019 All Star Leaders has proven to be more exciting than ever before.

The interviews are generally amongst our highest viewed articles. This further underscores the fundamental objective of Supply Chain Game Changer which is to share experiences and expertise from professionals around the world.

People want to hear from others and learn the leadership lessons they can share. They want to hear about experiences and get advice and guidance.

We are honoured to present, in order of publication, our compilation of Seasoned Leadership In Action™ interviews from 2019!

Please take the time to view them all. There is value to be learned from every single leader!

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10 Critical Supply Chain Lessons from The Pandemic! (Video)

Coronavirus Exposes Global Supply Chain Fragility!

The Coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc throughout the world. In some places the pandemic has been controlled and life is getting back to a new normal. Yet in many other cases the pandemic is spreading aggressively and even realizing a devastating resurgence, particularly in the United States.

While the initial shock of the pandemic is largely behind us the impacts and ramifications from it will be felt for years to come. The challenge will be whether we remember what we went through and learn from the lessons we have all gone through, or whether we will forget and become complacent.

In this article we share our video of the 10 most Critical Supply Chain lessons that we must learn and make improvements through our future strategies and actions.

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Top 6 Challenges Facing Supply Chain Executives!

10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic!

The COVID-19 pandemic has been nothing short of a Black Swan event for the world economy—namely the many supply chains that power it. Challenges facing Supply Chain executives across every sector have found them pivoting in the face of numerous headwinds and consistent downstream demand.

Unfortunately, these struggles don’t end with the pandemic. Ripples of disruption will continue long after. 

As we look into the coming year ahead, supply chain leaders face new and significant challenges. How they respond to them will dictate how the companies they represent—and the world at large—reestablishes its economic foundation after COVID-19.

Here’s a look at the top six challenges on the horizon, and how supply chain executives can embrace them. 

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10 Lessons From Good Bosses!

Lessons from Bad Bosses!

We believe that you can learn something from everyone. That doesn’t mean everything you learn is positive, as we’ve discussed in our article on Lessons from Bad Bosses. But here we did want to accentuate the positive and discuss lessons learned from Good Bosses!

Having worked for at least two dozen bosses over the years, a quick sortation reveals that half of them I considered good and half were either bad, or not quite so good.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Wolfgang Lehmacher!

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe.  As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series.

This interview is with Wolfgang Lehmacher, Board Member, Advisor, Author and Business Leader! Wolfgang has worked at TNT, GeoPost Intercontinental, CVA, and the World Economic Forum along with having many other industry leading affiliations.

Here is our interview with a global industry leader, Wolfgang Lehmacher!

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What Gets Measured Is What Gets Done!

On Time Delivery – Get that right First!

There are a myriad of variables and factors which affect your ability to achieve your objectives.   Deciphering this complexity to determine what should be measured is critical for driving improvements and change.

As with many aspects of your business there can literally be dozens and dozens of different metrics.  The same is true in sports.  So if you are trying to drive breakthrough results in your company or win on the field how do you determine what is important to measure?

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How to Find the Best PR Agency for Your Business!

Why Strategic Brand Management is Important!

In this modern world, reputations are fragile. The most brutal of online attacks can go viral, spiralling into a nightmare for the image of a business. That’s why many brands and companies are looking to hire a PR agency to help them navigate the modern challenges of today’s businesses.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Fiona Lowbridge, VP at ALOM!

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ Interview Excerpts: Lessons Learned by Global Leaders

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe.  As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. This interview is with Fiona Lowbridge, Vice President of Client Success at ALOM.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Tony Giovaniello, President of Shasta EDC

Seasoned Leadership in Action ™ – Our 2018 All Star Leaders!
Tony Giovaniello, President Shasta EDC

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe.  As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series. This interview is with Tony Giovaniello, President of the Shasta EDC (Economic Development Corporation).

I first met Tony at Celestica.  We worked together in the Solutions Development organization, responsible for designing creative, winning proposals for customers, old and new.

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8 Tips to Consider Before Starting Your Business!

6 Ways to Attract Investors to Your Startup Business!

It can be tempting to rush into things when you come up with your first business idea. The premise is exciting, and you want to get out in front of any potential competition. You may want to slow down, though, as there are several aspects you need to consider before starting your business and opening the doors to your new company.

It is normal to try and get out there and make money straight away, but you will have more success if you slow down and think carefully.

Here are a few tips for you to address before starting your business.

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Supply Chain Professional Do’s and Don’ts during the Pandemic!

10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic!

There has never been a moment in time since the second world war, that there has been so much global awareness and need for resilient and dynamic supply chains, and the qualified Supply Chain professional is there to manage them; in a single strategic battle toward a common enemy. 

The COVID 19 outbreak was initially concerning to firms with established supply chains embedded throughout China, but it’s clear now, that it’s effects are going to be far more reaching on a global scale, and felt throughout the months and year(s) ahead.

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Scaling Up Your Property Management Business!

Streamline Your Business Operations with a Property Management System (PMS)!

Are you a property rental owner focused on expanding your operations? Have you been searching for ways to increase efficiency and streamline processes at your business? Look no further!

With the right automation strategies, landscape improvements, and professional property management agencies, scaling up your property management business has never been easier.

In this blog post, we will discuss how these three aspects can help significantly enhance your organization’s capacity to expand its reach and offer an even more comprehensive service. 

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