The Evolution of the 5PL

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As supply chain management experts argue the growing importance of the information flow over the physical flow, academics are proposing the concept of 5PL, which integrates the benefits of both 3PL (third party) and 4PL (fourth party) logistics providers

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Why happy managers perform better

Dr. Peter Hosie

This is an age-old conundrum in management- do happy workers perform better?

Decades of research and empirical evidence have been unable to establish a strong link between psychological well being, intrinsic job satisfaction and manager’s performance.

Recently,using a unique methodology, fresh empirical evidence and a definitive analysis of previous theory and research, researchers have started supporting the original ‘happy productive worker’ thesis.

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