Charles Swanson: Tech Exec Devises Application to Computerize Company’s Commissary Operations
Wednesday, 01 February 2023
The commissary portion of Swanson Services Corporation began in the company’s vending operations department. At the time, all inmate accounting was done by hand and was extremely labor intensive. There was also an issue with inventory shrinkage. Inmates or officers often walked away with items without paying for them, and inventory was used in some
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Juan Mendoza: University Chief Economist Revives Master’s Program
Sunday, 22 January 2023
A leading university in Peru was considering shutting down its master’s Program in Economics due to lack of profitability and low enrollment. Dr. Mendoza was hired as Director of the Program with the expectation that he would lead the transition into the shutdown. However, Dr. Mendoza decided that closing the program was not the right
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David Watkins: Supply Chain Transformation Leads to Company Cost Savings, Superseding Original Goal by Millions
Wednesday, 11 August 2021
David Watkins, in his recent role as Director & Head of Supply Chain Management for a public utility company, was recruited to lead and transform the supply chain organization in support of the company’s strategy. Upon arriving in this role, David developed and presented his 90-day plan to senior leadership which they approved. His first
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