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Talent Management – Chief Supply Chain Officer Report 2013
More than one third (37%) of survey respondents report that bringing talented people on board and developing them has become more difficult over the past two years, while 44% feel the situation hasn’t changed…
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Risk Management – Chief Supply Chain Officer Report 2013
In 2012, 23% of survey participants were “very concerned” and a further 44% “somewhat concerned” about natural disasters. In 2013, these figures have fallen to 13% and 39% respectively. Concerns about supply shortages –…
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Social and Environmental Responsibility – Chief Supply Chain Officer Report 2013
As in 2011 and 2012, by far the most important driver to invest in sustainability and environmental responsibility (SER) is to “create a positive customer image and enhance brand equity” – 8 out of…
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Digital Demand & E-Commerce – Chief Supply Chain Officer Report 2013
The data shows that most supply chains have already begun the pivot to a new model of ominchannel retailing, which means consumers now flow demand back into the supply chain not only by their…
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Strategic Alignment and Value Creation – Chief Supply Chain Officer Report 2013
According to the Chief Supply Chain Officer Report 2013 published by SCM World, the proportion of respondents who feel that supply chain’s contribution to business strategy through operating cost reduction is “very important” has…
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Supply Chain Technology Trends
TREND 1: Data Analytics/Big Data Data Anayltics is about getting away from the mechanics of data structure and finding out what it means. What happens when the organization’s need to handle, store and analyze…
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A platform to share and reflect on my journey across the worlds of management, innovation, and social impact. Here, you'll find a collection of my management thoughts, highlights from my books, research contributions, and presentations, all rooted in years of academic and practical experience. Whether you're a student, practitioner, policymaker, or fellow thinker, this space is designed to provoke thought, encourage dialogue, and contribute meaningfully to both academic and applied conversations in business and beyond.
This is how it all started…
I started this blog to share and reflect on my journey across the worlds of management, innovation, and social impact. Here, you’ll find a collection of my management thoughts, highlights from my books, research contributions, and presentations, all rooted in years of academic and practical experience. Whether you’re a student, practitioner, policymaker, or fellow thinker, this space is designed to provoke thought, encourage dialogue, and contribute meaningfully to both academic and applied conversations in business and beyond.
Anand Nair
Educator | Researcher | Management Scientist | Data Scientist | Consultant | Entrepreneur | Value Mentor