“WOW” was the reaction from the National Consumer Law Center to the news that major utilities in Massachusetts would be buying wind-generated electricity at less than 8¢/kwh (kilowatt hour). The reaction from the business world (and the biggest electricity users in Massachusetts) was summed up by the Associated…
In preparing for an upcoming presentation at the Parcel Forum, we researched some future challenges and trends in Logistics and Distribution(L&D) and were somewhat surprised by what we found. Here is the list (in random order): Risk Management/Contingency Planning Talent Development “Big” Data/Advanced Analytics – competence to…
I ran across this video as I was preparing to deliver a Strategic Sourcing workshop for a client. RFP Humor Video: While I think this video is funny (and it is clearly meant to be) the scenario is eerily familiar. As a supplier, TMG regularly receives and responds…
“When used intentionally and appropriately, technology and interactive media are effective tools to support learning and development.” – National Association for the Education of Young Children and Fred Rogers Center. This statement was a key message in a report that was published by these two organizations. So while many people think that technology is bad for toddlers and children, when used correctly it can be a good tool to help them develop. Advances in technology means that we must all adapt, which includes toddlers as well. We are now seeing more and more schools using Smartboards and tablets as a tool for teaching. This technology is being adopted more and more each day.
By now you have all heard the gloom and doom surrounding the current talent shortage plaguing the economy, especially as it relates to high skilled and manufacturing jobs. While that may be true in very specific localized geographies, a recent report from Boston Consulting Group offers intriguing insights that apply beyond just manufacturing. Availability of the right talent at the right time (Competency Based Talent Management-CBTM or Talent Supply Chain Management-TSCM, take your pick) have been and will continue to be a major competitive differentiator for your company. However, depending on the educational system to be your supplier of talent is highly risky. Having worked on this issue for almost 2 decades gives me some license to opine.
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