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Motivation; We all need some from time to time!
Often the hardest part of doing something outside our normal routine is motivation. Whether it is a task at work, that DIY project at home, or working on your studies, [...]
Procurement Focus; A perfect storm of demand outstripping capacity
Supply chains are under strain, which has led to a risk of food fraud. There has been much discussion over recent weeks around keeping supply lines for foodstuffs open, with [...]
Procurement in the Pandemic: Behind the scenes of the supply chain
PROCUREMENT IN THE PANDEMIC In the second part of the Special Expert Feature of Procurement Focus, the next Expert member of our panel is Murray Ambler-Shattock. Murray is the Strategic [...]
Procurement Focus: A Force Majeure or Forced Mayhem?!
The second member of our Expert Panel, is Andrew Clifton, a founding member of the IoSCM Advisory Council. Andrew has a well-established career in Procurement, often sharing his expertise and [...]
Relaxing the Restrictions; It’s time to shop local!
Procurement: Adapting to the COVID-19 Pandemic There is no escaping it. Everywhere you look, everything you read, everyone you speak to, in fact, every part of every day is currently [...]
DEMOGRAPHY AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGE: THE FUTURE OF SCOTLAND POST-BREXIT
With the Coronavirus pandemic continuing to dominate the headlines, Brexit feels like a distant memory. Yet the societal issues we face in the wake of our separation from the EU [...]
A Window into the bite-size learning phenomenon
Bite-size learning has been around for quite a while; individuals and organisations are beginning to understand that being over-burdened with vast amounts of information is not always the best method [...]
Stress Management: A Five-Point Guide For Managers In Lockdown
The Covid-19 pandemic is making itself felt in countless ways. Aside from the impact on your own health and that of your family, managers and leaders will be under extraordinary [...]
Becoming a Chartered Manager will transform your career
"Managing a remote team can be difficult, especially in the current climate. I feel that this course is already giving me the tools to handle difficult situations and tasks. [...]