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Home » Don't Let People Be Your Weakest Supply Chain Link

Don't Let People Be Your Weakest Supply Chain Link

January 24, 2014
Simphiwe Mbonambi, Senior Manager- Supply Chain Planning, Eskom

People are the supply chain's biggest asset, but human resource investments often come in a distant third to investments in technology and processes. Simphiwe Mbonambi, senior director of supply chain planning at Eskom, explains why it is critical for companies to ignite the hearts and passions of their employees. [Run Time (Min.): 7:32]

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