Kinaxis • 4th November 2024

From IBP to Integrated Life Planning

At an open-air patio of a Toronto, Ontario coffee shop, Andre Teixeira and his wife, Kristina Teixeira, sit down at a bistro table with their laptops and some notes. To anyone passing by, it might look like a typical business meeting, but this is a family meeting. Today, Andre and Kristina are working out their integrated life plans over coffee.

Kinaxis • 6th July 2023

Blog: Empowering excellence in supply chain talent

Comedian Steve Martin once said, “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” Today, skilled supply chain practitioners are certainly in that sweet spot.

Kinaxis • 8th February 2023

Blog: How supply chain planning can drive sustainability

Over the past 20 years, sustainability has gone from nice-to-have to a more important area of focus for companies. While some industries have already done a lot of work in this area, more companies have gained interest as the impacts of global warming are increasingly evident.

Kinaxis • 5th January 2023

Blog: How a customer-centric supply chain planning strategy leads to true strategic value

Supply chain professionals are in the business of problem-solving. During the pandemic, agile supply chain planning helped companies pivot to handle disruptions and demand challenges to navigate closer toward a new version of “normal” operations. Organizations began to view the supply chain as more than a cost center, but rather a key strategic factor to compete and thrive in a fluctuating global market.

Vivante Health • 4th December 2020

Blog: Quieting Stressful Days with Mindfulness

Chances are, you and many people you know are dealing with some level of stress compounded by the ongoing pandemic. To compound things, now we’re right in the middle of the annual holiday season. That means your friends, family, colleagues and employees are likely to be rushing around even more than usual, working extra hard...

AJA Marketing • 24th November 2020

Blog: Why Hire a Marketing Consultant?

If you’ve wondered if an outside consultant could help you expand your marketing reach, now might be an ideal time to consider hiring one.

AJA Marketing • 17th November 2020

Blog: Lean In to LinkedIn

Have you ever wondered if LinkedIn is overrated? Sure, everyone says it’s a valuable networking and B2B marketing tool. But if you’re an entrepreneur or a smaller organization, it may feel like you don’t have the time to really use it to its full potential. Is it worth the effort? In a word: Yes.

AJA Marketing • 3rd November 2020

Blog: The Importance of Virtual Networking

We’ve all gotten a crash course in using virtual tech to do business, courtesy of the pandemic. While seeing people over Zoom doesn’t have the same impact and feel as in-person events (and we’re crossing our fingers we can all safely return to those soon!), there are some powerful benefits to connections in the virtual world. And there are creative ways to make very real impressions through your screen!

Vivante Health • 20th October 2020

Customer Story: GIThrive Helps a Chaplain Find Hope for IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) impacts 10-15 percent of adults worldwide with symptoms ranging from pain, gas, diarrhea and/or constipation. In this blog, GIThrive member Ben F. shares a bit about his background, his struggles with food and IBS, and how the GIThrive program fits into his life of service.

Vivante Health • 7th October 2020

Blog: 5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Doctor Appointments

For the millions of people who struggle with gastrointestinal symptoms and disease, finding effective care is essential. That's why it's key to get as much info about your condition and treatment plan from your doctor as possible. Here are 5 tips from the GIThrive Care Team to make the most of precious appointment time.

AJA Marketing • 22nd September 2020

Blog: 4 Pandemic-Proven Lessons to Keep Association Members Engaged

As October approaches, we’re almost 10 months into one of the most challenging years in anyone’s memory. At AJA Marketing, we work closely with a number of associations and small firms and yes, we did walk clients through a few rough patches in 2020. Yet, we’ve also witnessed some best practices in action. We’ve seen associations retain most of their members. In fact, some associations even saw increases in membership.

Vivante Health • 12th August 2020

Blog: Want to Reduce Costs? Add Unique Employee Benefits

As most human resources executives know, employee turnover carries some very heavy costs. That’s why it’s crucial to consider adding unique employee benefits as part of a strategy to attract and retain the best and brightest talent.

Vivante Health • 31st July 2020

Blog: Summer Nutrition: Sticking to Gut-Healthy Habits On Vacation

It’s been an unusual summer but taking a little time off is still crucial for well-being! In fact, the challenges of 2020 have made self-care and mental wellness through rest and relaxation more crucial than ever. In today’s blog, we share key summer nutrition advice from our GIThrive “food insiders”: our team of registered dietitians.

Vivante Health • 17th July 2020

Blog: How Gut Problems Impact Relationships

When you have a digestive disease, there are challenges beyond the illness itself. Coping with painful, often embarrassing symptoms can make it hard to fully connect with other people. Relationships can suffer. It’s a double-blow for quality of life for people with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and other digestive problems.

Vivante Health • 9th June 2020

Blog: Is Gluten Connected to Anxiety?

We all experience anxiety at one time or another. But when it goes on for too long or happens too often, ongoing anxiety can have consequences that reach far beyond mental health. At its peak, chronic anxiety can affect your sleep, immune system and even digestive health.

Vivante Health • 1st June 2020

Webinar: 5 Strategies to Take Control of Stress

Webinar: Digestive issues are a sensitive matter. The symptoms of GI disorders are often painful and even overwhelming. Finding relief and ways to manage symptoms is incredibly important—and stress is one of the more prominent triggers that can make digestive problems feel worse.

Vivante Health • 5th May 2020

Webinar: Managing Emotional Hunger: The HALT Method

Webinar: Found yourself snacking more than usual lately? Are you eating more and worried about putting on the so-called “COVID 19” (pounds)? It could be that you’re not actually physically hungry, but looking for a way to quench an emotion—a common issue for GIThrive® members working with our Health Sherpas® and dietitians.

LinkedIn post • 14th January 2020

LinkedIn article: Turning over a new procurement career leaf

At some point, every supply management practitioner will find him or herself taking on something new. It could be a shift in job responsibilities, like handling a new sourcing category. It could be a new position or opportunity either within the same organization, or somewhere new. It might even be a new career path altogether. Whatever the situation, there are some challenges inherent in handling dramatic changes to an everyday routine. It can be exciting and stressful at the same time.

PrePass Blog • 10th November 2017

Blog: Delivering the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree with Whitewood Transport

Right now, Mike Wilson is on the road. That’s nothing new for him — after all, he’s the longtime owner and operator of Whitewood Transport Inc., a carrier located in Billings, Montana. Whitewood specializes in transporting construction, mining and other large equipment for several shippers throughout North America. At the moment, Wilson’s company is moving something very unique: the 2017 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.

PrePass Blog • 29th March 2018

Blog: Skipping a Weigh Station Can Cost You Plenty

Even if a truck is equipped with a weigh station bypass system, there is always the possibility it may be required to pull into such a facility for a variety of reasons. This can be frustrating for drivers, because this extra time can put a truck behind schedule. However, if you’ve ever considered trying to sneak past a weigh station, despite being directed to pull in — or considered telling a driver in your fleet to do so — take a moment, and think again.