​Almost two thirds (63%) of procurement leaders identify automation as a key priority, according to a recent poll by SAP Ariba. Yet, while automation is an important part of digital transformation efforts, it’s not always clear what is meant by the term, or what it means for sourcing talent.​How can automation benefit procurement?Automation is a general term for a range of ...

Supply chains are built on trust. It used to be possible to build personal relationships with the various links in a supply chain, but as trade becomes global and more complex, this is harder and harder to achieve.A weak link in the supply chain, such as a corrupt, unethical or incompetent partner, can rapidly cause reputational damage, compromised quality to the consumer, m...

​Are you focused on the candidate experience?What makes the perfect interview process? The right format? The right panel? The right questions? These are all important factors to consider, but none of them are as significant as the candidate experience.So are companies giving the candidate experience the attention it deserves? Ask job seekers what they think and the answer wo...

​It is evident that when it comes to work, millennials are very different than the generations that came before them. In order to support and manage this type of talent, it is essential to address the generational differences, to better understand their priorities and behavior in the workplace.Millennials all have one thing in common: they want to make a difference. Research...

Although the traditional career pathway often leads directly to a full-time permanent role, there are other modes of work that might better suit certain styles of working and circumstances. Temporary and contractor roles are common, especially in industries such as business change and transformation, and have their own unique benefits and drawbacks.If you’re considering swit...

​Lean and Six Sigma may have been on the radar of supply chain managers for some time, but there has been a certain amount of skepticism surrounding its role in sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes. However, even though these methodologies have fallen in and out of favor with supply chain managers, the value of aligning Lean and Six Sigma within S&OP proces...

​Every business wants to improve operational efficiency, but in healthcare, there is also a focus on improving patient safety.Healthcare organizations are facing a growing pressure to increase the efficiency of care delivery, and quality improvement initiatives offer a solution. Promising to boost performance outcomes, these methodologies can help organizations meet expectat...

​It is no secret that the pharma industry faces a myriad of challenges. From aggressive competition on generics pricing and expensive clinical trials, to slow drug approval processes and growing expectations of patients, it is clear that life sciences and pharmaceutical companies have to allocate their resources strategically.For many of these companies, efforts are focused ...

Operational Excellence (OpEx) is an area that has been given significant attention in recent years, with management teams in the pharmaceutical sector looking to find new profit avenues by bringing their products to market both quicker and cheaper.The aim of addressing OpEx is to streamline business processes and outgoings to find a balance between lowering costs while maint...

​The US is set to cut its corporate taxation rate from 35% — which represents one of the highest tax rates in the world — to just 15%. The move, which was announced by the newly appointed Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, is designed to bring the US in-line with similar European tax rates.[1]​Europe: a tax haven?Companies can declare their base of permanent establishment (...

​DSJ Global, part of the Phaidon International group, is delighted to announce their expansion into the HR recruitment market, following remarkable success in their existing markets across Corporate Leadership.DSJ Global is a micro-specialist Corporate Leadership recruitment firm, renowned for exceptional results and client service. Their experience in adding significant val...

Since the launch of DSJ Global in 2008 as Phaidon International’s 2nd specialist brand, they have experienced constant growth. The brand has evolved from their initial presence in London, into having teams across Europe, the USA and Asia Pacific, focusing on Corporate Leadership positions. The DSJ Global team started to operate in Singapore concentrating on the Procurement a...