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  • OPEX: Riding the Supply Chain Wave with DSJ Global's Insights

    about 1 month ago

    In an era where efficiency and operational excellence are more than just buzzwords, understanding the nuances of talent dynamics in the supply chain becomes crucial. Anna Morris, the Principal Consultant of Operations & Operational Excellence at DSJ Global, shares her invaluable insights on the evolving trends that are impacting both talent and employers in the realm of Supp...

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  • The Impact of Flexible Working

    5 months ago

    โ€‹Assessing the adoption of flexible working in the supply chain industrySince its introduction to the masses, flexible working has revolutionized the world of employment.As the demand for supply chain professionals continues to grow worldwide, strategies to facilitate flexible and remote working have become essential in attracting and retaining top-tier talent.For many, som...

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  • How the head of DSJ Global Berlin supports diversity in the supply chain industry

    6 months ago

    When Phaidon International approached Yacine Fall in 2019, the Berlin office had only just opened. It offered tremendous potential for growth, which Yacine saw and seized.ย Originally from the south of Germany and a passionate dancer to this day, Yacine had moved to Berlin to study sports and economics. Upon graduation, she wanted a career that empowered her to decide for her...

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  • Energy crisis along the value chain โ€“ Four companies on the road to sustainability

    8 months ago

    โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹DSJ Global discovered how four companies are saving energy and reducing emissionsThe German version of this article can be downloaded here.Rising prices, persistent inflation โ€“ what affects private households burdens the supply chain industry to an even greater extent. While energy-saving measures used to be simply related to a company's own Health, Safety, Environment (H...

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  • The Case for Sustainable Business Practice

    over 1 year ago
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  • The New Frontier for Hiring Managers: How to Virtually Onboard New Talent

    over 3 years ago

    For many companies in the German supply chain sector, these are testing times and uncertainty is high. While business is forced to slow down in some industries, it is booming in others. Either way, with the country in lockdown and social distancing measures in place, working remotely is becoming the new norm.During times like these, hiring managers are facing new challenges....

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  • Hiring Business Critical Talent Through Video Interview

    over 3 years ago

    In these challenging times, we have been reminded of how crucial the worldโ€™s supply chains are. More than ever, German organizations need to fill business-critical roles to deliver food, resources and medicines on time to the general public. โ€œWe hire business critical roles, which without a company cannot function, so they need to be ready for when business picks up again. I...

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  • How to Ace a Virtual Interview

    over 3 years ago

    During the Covid-19 epidemic, more companies in Germany are including video job interviews as part of their hiring process. Live or pre-recorded video interviews are easier and less expensive for both the hiring manager and the candidate, with the opportunity to review your answers and not just rely on notes taken during an in-person interview. โ€œThe good and bad of a crisis...

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  • How to Attract More Women into Supply Chain Management

    over 3 years ago

    It comes as no surprise that supply chain has a diversity problem. In 2016, the German Bundestag adopted a law that established a 30% quota for Supervisory Board diversity. Yet German companies continue to lag behind their peers on gender diversity at senior levels. What makes it all the more pressing is the compound impact caused by a mounting talent crisis. Though increas...

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  • DSJ Global Survey Results 2020: Why Women Withdraw from the Recruitment Process

    over 3 years ago

    โ€‹Key insights:The factors contributing to the supply chain talent โ€˜perfect stormโ€™The reasons why women withdraw from the recruitment processHow to attract and keep female talent in supply chainRecognition of the strategic importance of gender diversity is growing, but many qualified women are dropping out of the recruitment process, according to our global survey. Our result...

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  • 5 Ways to Turn Around Blue Monday and Beat the Winter Blues

    over 3 years ago

    โ€‹With the festive period truly over, January is a difficult month for many supply chain professionals. This is particularly true on the dreaded Blue Monday. The weather in most parts of Germany ranges from grey and wet to freezing and the daylight hours are still at an annual minimum. So if you are feeling particularly down today, you are not alone.The Story Behind Blue Mond...

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  • Webinar: Gender Diversity in Procurement and E2E Supply Chain

    almost 4 years ago

    Over 75% of CEO's consider gender diversity to be top priority, according to research byย McKinsey & Company, but gender diversity in E2E supply chain is not improving as quickly as it should be. There are still too few women in leadership and business-critical roles. It is essential that this change as failure to improve gender diversity impacts the bottom line of organizati...

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  • How to Survive a Marathon Interview Process

    almost 4 years ago

    โ€‹If interviews with two or three stakeholders arenโ€™t nerve-wracking enough, many job seekers in the German procurement and supply chain sector now face the challenge of the all-day interview. These involve spending the day at the company meeting a range of stakeholders who will question you on different aspects of your suitability for the role.ย ย These interviews are great fo...

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  • How to Resign Your Job and Leave on Good Terms

    almost 4 years ago

    โ€‹Is there a good way to quit a job? Itโ€™s very rare that the news is going to be received with a smile, particularly within the German procurement and supply chain sector, where skilled and valuable workers are in high demand.ย ย When resigning yourย role, it is important to leave with as much tact and professionalism as possible. There are plenty of ways you can quit your job a...

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  • How to Find Out Your Co-Worker's Salary

    almost 4 years ago

    โ€‹According to theย World Bankโ€™s Logistics Performance Index, which ranks countries on elements of supply chain performance, Germany is the highest performing country for logistics. This will be due to its skilled and highย skilledย workforce.ย ย This is reflected through generous salaries. The average salary for a Supply Chain Manager in Germany is โ‚ฌ65,000, according to payscale....

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  • Advancing Women of Colour in STEM

    almost 4 years ago

    โ€‹90% of CEOs report that diversity is a top business priority, yet the dial towards progress has hardly moved in recent years. A 2017 survey byย Supply Chain Insightsย found that 72% of respondents identified as male and 57% identified as Caucasian.In this guide, we explore the current โ€˜state of the unionโ€™ for women in colour in STEM-related fields and the underlying processes...

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  • How to Deal with a Toxic Co-Worker

    almost 4 years ago

    โ€‹A toxicย colleague can chip away at your confidence and ability through behaviours such as constant undermining, negativity and bullying. If youโ€™re not careful, this individual can have an impact on your entire work experience, and even actively damage your careerย in the German procurement and supply chain sector.ย ย It is vital to not suffer in silence if you are starting to ...

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  • How a Specialist Recruiter Can Help You Secure Your Dream Job

    almost 4 years ago

    โ€‹When hunting for a new role in the German procurement and supply chain sector, there is a lot of value in contacting a specialist recruiter within your niche. Recruiters know what jobs are out there, have already built relationships with employers and devote a lot of time to making sure those jobs are filled with skilled and fitting candidates.ย ย ย Not only do recruiters hold...

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  • Is Your Boss Invested in Your Career Development?

    almost 4 years ago

    proโ€‹If you are consistently exceeding your current performance targets and not seeing recognition or discussing opportunities about how this could move you ahead, you may have a boss who is not invested in your career development.ย ย No matter how talented and ambitious you are, if you do not have support or guidance from your boss, your career roadmap may seem like a dead end...

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  • How to Leave Your Job Without Burning Bridges

    almost 4 years ago

    โ€‹When leaving aย jobย youโ€™ve grown to hate, you may be tempted to air your grievances when handing in your notice. You may even want to quit on the day you get your new job offer, leaving drama and scrabbling co-workers in your wake.ย ย Both during the resignation process and after you leave, it is best not to speak negatively about your employers, your manager or your colleague...

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