In a world where everything is intimately connected, it’s important to understand the production flow of goods or services – the supply chain ecosystem in other words. But have you ever considered the environmental impact of global supply chains?Although supply chains might be brandished as the ‘weakest link’ for some organizations, with estimates pointing to them being 11.4...
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Sustainability spotlight: an interview with Gwyneth Fries
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How Hong Kong is back in business
8 months ago"Those who weather the storm will be the first to see the sunshine," says Jamie Thorpe, Head of Phaidon International, Hong Kong. With a zero-covid policy in Hong Kong, we spoke to Jamie Thorpe to understand why he thinks Hong Kong is still a place full of opportunities.Q: From a talent point of view, based on the clients that Phaidon International works with in Hong Kong,...
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Industry 4.0: Technologies, Transformations, Tools, and Talent
9 months agoIndustry 4.0 is here, but will the path to digital transformation be a disruptive force for Supply Chain talent? The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also commonly referred to as Industry 4.0, is upon us. Amidst this era of breakthrough technologies, which encompasses the internet of things (IoT), big data, analytics, augmented reality, among others, many business leaders an...
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The Case for Sustainable Business Practice
10 months agoSustainable supply chain talent is key to a brighter future The world relies on supply chains, but these integrated networks are vulnerable and can be a disruptive force for climate risk. How can supply chain verticals and enterprises be a catalyst for meaningful change by embracing sustainability? The answer could lie in getting the right people in place to collectively tac...
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Global Job Confidence Index Report 2021
over 1 year ago by Katrina ChuiThe annual Global Job Confidence Index 2021 offers insights into the minds of the supply chain and procurement talent market. Download a copy now.
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The Asia Recruitment Market Landscape Review
over 1 year ago by Katrina ChuiFollowing the seismic disruptions of the past 18 months, the Supply Chain and Procurement industry has been provided with an unprecedented opportunity. As many countries across the Asia Pacific are released from the clutches of the global pandemic, businesses can look to strengthen their supply chains and examine operational capacity in order to recalibrate their hiring act...
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Employee Job Confidence: Is the Grass Greener?
over 1 year agoAs we look ahead to global recovery and relaunch, the world health crisis continues to cast a shadow on many countries and plague economic activity. The Supply Chain sector is a crucial pillar, propagating a wave of economic growth and interconnecting systematic cross-border ecosystems. To continue innovating and fuelling economic activity post-pandemic, encouraging tra...
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Talent Moves: Locate and Relocate
over 1 year agoWorkforce flexibility, employee wellbeing, and the rise of technology dominated talent topics last year and continues to be a focal point for 2021. There is a discussion concerning talent mobility that, in many ways, may have been swept under the carpet on the back of the global health crisis. This raises the question, has the pandemic halted the movement of talent through ...
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Advancing Women of Color in Supply Chain and Procurement
almost 2 years ago by Katrina ChuiMore than 90% of CEOs report that diversity is a top business priority. Procter & Gamble President has announced new declarations aimed to propel gender equality across the Asia Pacific. The dial towards progress has moved forward in recent years. With diversity and inclusion at the top of the agenda, we explore the current state of affairs for women of colour in procuremen...
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Global Supply Chains: Recovering from 2020
about 2 years ago byCOVID-19 has not only disrupted but also challenged global supply chains in unprecedented ways. Multinational organisations have spent decades producing complex global supply chains and networks to maximise efficiency and to minimise cost, while being blind to the impact serious shocks like COVID-19 can have on the entire value chain.McKinsey & Company researchers report c...
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Global Whitepaper: The Work-Life Rebalance
over 2 years ago by Katrina ChuiProcurement and supply chain professionals adapted to change and find a way to keep it going despite pandemic. Because of this new normal and adaptation, the workforce has experienced and found the beauty of working from home. This, as a result, leading us all to rethink the meaning of work-life balance.
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Webinar Recording: How to Future-Proof Supply Chains
over 2 years ago by Katrina ChuiDSJ Global Live Webinar at Global Sources Online ShowDSJ Global was invited by Global Sources as one of the panelist of the live panel discussion on their first-ever Online Sourcing show. At the live panel discussion, our Senior Consultant Patrick Ogwu, along with Renaud Anjordan, Founder at Sofeast Ltd and Regina Peterburgsky, Women on Amazon, has discussed and shared insig...
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Global Job Confidence Index 2020
over 2 years ago by Katrina ChuiThe DSJ Global Job Confidence Index 2020 is a new annual report that aims to measures confidence in the supply chain labor market. This report aims to answer some questions about what global supply chain workforce is thinking:Do they find their jobs secure? Are they planning to stay with their current employer? Are they confident that they can find a new opportunity in three...
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The Post-Pandemic Workplace
over 2 years ago byWhile the global pandemic will inevitably result in long term transformations to the form and function of the workplace, the short term will mostly be characterized by iterative solutions intended to buy time and weather immediate concerns.It is uncertain when or if a vaccine for COVID-19 will be discovered, and radical reorganization of the workplace could prove an unnecess...
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After Coronavirus: A Better Supply Chain Strategy
over 2 years ago byTop five strategies to create a resilient supply chain that will protect your business from future disruption.
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DSJ Global Survey Results 2020: Why Women Withdraw from the Recruitment Process
over 2 years ago byKey insights:The factors contributing to the supply chain talent ‘perfect storm’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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Job Confidence Index Report 2020
over 2 years ago by Katrina ChuiThroughout Q1 2020, health concerns amid the Coronavirus outbreak have made a visible dent in today's economy not just within APAC, but also on a global scale as business leaders are scrambling to minimise the ripple effects to their global supply chains.China’s manufacturing is significantly important as it is linked to the rest of the world’s supply chains Whilst an estim...
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How Supply Chain is Securing Business-Critical Talent
almost 3 years ago by Katrina ChuiMeeting Demand with the Right TalentThe Covid-19 pandemic has ushered in the largest working-from-home population in human history alongside great disruptions to the supply chain. High demand alongside constrained labour and resource capacity in manufacturing and logistics have created critical shortages for medical equipment and essential consumer goods.How is recruitment i...
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The Impact of the Coronavirus to the Supply Chain
almost 3 years ago by Katrina ChuiThe coronavirus outbreak has disrupted supply chains worldwide regarding parts, labour and government restrictions. The last large-scale health scare came in the face of the SARS outbreak in 2003, which had a significant impact on the supply chains of China. However, since 2003, China’s supply chains are contrastingly gargantuan in size and now account for 16% of global GDP...
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How to Attract Women to Supply Chain Roles in Asia
almost 3 years ago byThere is no one-size-fits-all solution to addressing gender diversity and workforce equality in Asia. While the region shares an upward economic trajectory, the pace of development varies significantly between countries. And so, too, does the advancement of women’s participation in the workforce. In developing countries, most of the workforce remains heavily dependent on agr...
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