In 2008, a person, persons or entity going by the name of Satoshi Nakamoto published a white paper that introduced the world to the concept of Bitcoin. [1] It would be several years before most people became familiar with, or even aware of, the decentralized digital currency. Just over a decade later Bitcoin, cryptocurrency and … Read More »

“Disruption” is the buzzword that often surrounds technology in the business world. Indeed, we live in an era of unprecedented technological advancements, with new developments morphing from idea to actuality to prevalence at breakneck speed. New ordering platforms alongside heightened service and delivery expectations have revolutionized eCommerce on the retail side and wholesale is no … Read More »

It’s sad to say that, in popular culture, the salesperson is all too often generalized as unethical, unscrupulous and opportunistic. They exist alongside the politician and the lawyer in a vortex of reputed villainy and are even celebrated for inherently dishonorable skills (“That guy could sell ice in a snowstorm!”). In reality, the salesperson has … Read More »

Should marketing be done in-house or by an outside agency? It is a question that has plagued business managers for decades and one that we will, finally and definitively, answer today! Or, maybe not.  In fact, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Some businesses are better suited to in-house marketing teams while others are better off … Read More »

This is a guest post from third party logistic service provider Canadian Alliance Inc.

Senior managers at warehouses and 3PLs have witnessed rapid changes to the logistics industry. Because of this, their roles have also changed. Current industry trends make them responsible for much more than managing day-to-day processes and workplace teamwork. Today, they need to … Read More »