Introduction COVID-19 is a significant medical problem and the catalyst for the ensuing global recession. The business community hard hit with mandates and virus containment measures continually face challenges for dealing with lockdowns, job losses, and supply chain disruptions. The IMF World Economic Outlook, 2020 recently highlighted that many countries Read more…
Introduction The long-range economic consequences, for the business community, of the COVID-19 crisis are currently unknown. Still, near-term HR decisions for many companies focus on hiring freezes, dismissals, layoffs, and reduced hours for both essential and non-essential workers. These actions fueled and driven by both across-the-board headcount actions, and proactive Read more…
Introduction Profitable long-term customer relationships are the lifeblood of a successful company! This truism supports that effective customer interactions, in the current economy, are carried out in a professional, and problem-free manner. Today’s smart consumers expect more value from their providers with a dedicated focus on relevance, product availability, ease Read more…
Introduction A top priority of strategic-focused business executives is the responsibility to establish and continually enrich long-term business relationships with supply chain partners that contribute directly or indirectly to the continual growth and profitability of their business. History has witnessed, in the 21st century, that even companies, with exceptional and Read more…
Introduction Creating a successful corporate strategy is a constant struggle in today’s business environment of complexity, ever-changing priorities, and conflicting agendas. When executives invest the required time and effort and resources to develop and advance a purposeful approach to strategic decision-making, they not only increase the potential of building a Read more…