We need to talk. We have a problem, and it needs fixing immediately. The problem is called ghosting. As a phenomenon, it’s nothing new. But now it has a name. It can also be used as a verb (“to ghost someone” or “I’ve been ghosted”). Do you know what it means?If,...
If there’s one thing that the pandemic has shown Québec SMEs, it’s the importance of their supply chain. In many cases, its fragility has also been revealed.So how does an SME set about securing its supply chain? How can it tell if its practices are satisfactory or...
— Réal Julien, president — Have you read the book How to Manage a Business during a Pandemic? Me neither! Just like you, back in March the J2 team and I were hit hard by the crisis.I have been through a few difficult patches since I set up the company 12...
Is receiving supplies on time an issue for your business? Do you really have control over your procurement transportation costs? Do you get the impression that supply management hampers your competitiveness or your growth?If so, you’re not alone. For many businesses,...
In the field of procurement management, sourcing—the search for suppliers—remains something of an obscure notion. The purpose is to optimize your procurement chain, make use of resource insourcing, reduce your costs, and find the best suppliers to help you attain your...
Providing a favourable work environment for employees has become a daily challenge for many SMEs. This is especially important at a time of full employment, with millennials increasingly present in the labour market. Tellingly, a survey by Deloitte found that 61% of...
