<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.corvitagroup.com/blogs/tag/managed-services/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Corvita Group - Blog #Managed services</title><description>Corvita Group - Blog #Managed services</description><link>https://www.corvitagroup.com/blogs/tag/managed-services</link><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:09:57 -0700</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[The Value of Change Management and Process Improvement]]></title><link>https://www.corvitagroup.com/blogs/post/the-value-of-change-management-and-process-improvement</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.corvitagroup.com/Blog Image-Value of Change management and process improvement.jpeg"/> Introduction As the supply chain landscape continues to evolve, organizations face the constant challenge of adapting to change and improv ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm__7C7v3v5TGSnkGgXghtEng" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_Hvz1w3c7TnWD88A50iBoTg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_Hvz1w3c7TnWD88A50iBoTg"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_A8fGlO30SGGF5O7zWRRbRQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-6 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_UBEd1mnOSma0nMSbWuXVKg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_UBEd1mnOSma0nMSbWuXVKg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-weight:700;">Introduction</span></p><p style="text-align:left;">As the supply chain landscape continues to evolve, organizations face the constant challenge of adapting to change and improving their processes to stay competitive. Change management and process improvement are two aspects that must be embraced to navigate these challenges successfully. Change management focuses on effectively managing and guiding individuals, teams, and organizations through transitions, while process improvement aims to enhance operational efficiency and optimize workflows.</p><p style="text-align:left;">In this post, we explore the concepts of change management and process improvement, understanding their significance and key challenges associated with them. We also delve into how Corvita Group's Value Expedition assists businesses in overcoming these challenges while driving a successful transformation.</p></div>
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</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_a9nF5UrYcrimT5tEM4nLeQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_a9nF5UrYcrimT5tEM4nLeQ"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_5W1ugHOpOUTf4HwyiFCF-A" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_5W1ugHOpOUTf4HwyiFCF-A"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_qFc6XwcMPTR4rOqrGruH9w" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_qFc6XwcMPTR4rOqrGruH9w"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p><span style="font-weight:700;">Understanding Change Management</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:700;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;">What is Change Management?</span></p><p><br></p><p>Change management refers to the structured approach and strategies employed to transition individuals, teams, and organizations from their current state to a desired future state. It involves planning, implementing, and adjusting effectively to minimize resistance and maximize positive outcomes. Change management focuses on both the people and organizational sides of change, recognizing that successful transformation requires the support and commitment of individuals throughout the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;">Why is Change Management important for businesses?</span></p><p><br></p><p>Change is an inherent part of the business environment, driven by factors such as technological advancements, market dynamics, competitive pressures, and internal improvements. Without an effective change management strategy, organizations risk resistance from the end-user, decreased productivity, and even failed initiatives. Having the right strategies in place can help organizations navigate these challenges.</p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;">What are the Key Challenges in Change Management?</span></p><p><br></p><p>Change management is not without its hurdles. Organizations often encounter resistance from employees who are reluctant to embrace change. This can be due to fear, uncertainty, or a lack of awareness of the overarching goals. Additionally, inadequate communication and stakeholder engagement, poor planning, and inadequate resourcing can impede the process. Understanding these challenges is crucial in implementing strategies to ensure a smooth transition within the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-weight:700;">Process Improvement: Enhancing Operational Efficiency</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:700;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;">What is Process Improvement?</span></p><p><br></p><p>Process improvement involves the systematic examination, analysis, and enhancement of existing business processes to increase efficiency, productivity, and performance. It aims to eliminate waste, streamline workflows, and optimize resource utilization. By optimizing processes, organizations can&nbsp;<span style="color:inherit;">achieve cost savings, improve customer satisfaction, reduce errors, and enhance their competitive advantage.</span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;">What are the benefits of Process Improvement?</span></p><p><br></p><p>Process improvement offers numerous benefits to businesses across industries. Some key advantages include:</p><p><br></p></div><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"><div style="color:inherit;"><p>1. Increased Efficiency: By eliminating bottlenecks, redundancies, and non-value-added activities, process improvement helps organizations operate more smoothly and efficiently. It reduces unnecessary delays, optimizes resource allocation, and enhances productivity.</p><p><br></p></div><div style="color:inherit;"><p>2. Cost Savings: Streamlining processes and eliminating waste can result in significant cost savings for organizations. Process improvement identifies areas of inefficiency, helps reduce operational expenses, and maximizes the utilization of resources, leading to improved profitability.</p><p><br></p></div><div style="color:inherit;"><p>3. Enhanced Quality: Process improvement focuses on identifying and rectifying process flaws. Through the implementation of standardized and optimized processes, organizations can consistently deliver high-quality products or services to their customers.</p><p><br></p></div><div style="color:inherit;"><p>4. Improved Customer Satisfaction: Increased efficiency enables organizations to deliver products or services on time while meeting customer expectations. This leads to a seamless customer experience that yields higher customer satisfaction, loyalty, and positive word-of-mouth.</p><p><br></p></div><div style="color:inherit;"><p>5. Agility and Adaptability: Process improvement fosters a culture of continuous improvement and agility within organizations. It enables them to respond quickly to market changes, customer demands, and emerging trends. Organizations that embrace process improvement can adapt and stay competitive in dynamic business environments.</p><p><br></p></div></blockquote><div style="color:inherit;"><p><span style="font-weight:400;font-style:italic;">How to identify Process Improvement Opportunities</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:700;"><br></span></p><p>To effectively improve processes, organizations should identify opportunities for enhancements. This involves:</p><p><br></p></div><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"><div style="color:inherit;"><p>1. Process Mapping and Analysis: Mapping out current processes and analyzing them in detail to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement. This leads to a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end process.</p><p><br></p></div><div style="color:inherit;"><p>2. Data Analysis: Utilizing data and performance metrics to identify bottlenecks, variations, and areas with the highest impact on performance. Data-driven insights provide objective evidence for decision-making and prioritize improvement efforts.</p><p><br></p></div><div style="color:inherit;"><p>3. Engaging Employees: Involving employees who are directly involved in the process to gain insights and perspectives. Their expertise and front-line knowledge are valuable in identifying opportunities and implementing changes effectively.</p><p><br></p></div><div style="color:inherit;"><p>4. Benchmarking and Best Practices: Studying industry benchmarks and best practices to understand the performance standards and identify areas where organizations can adopt proven strategies for improvement.</p><p><br></p></div></blockquote><div style="color:inherit;"><p><span style="font-style:italic;">How can Corvita Group help businesses through Change Management and Process Improvement?</span></p><p><br></p><p>Corvita Group's Value Expedition offers a comprehensive and strategic approach to drive organizational change and process improvement. The Value Expedition assesses the current state of operations and technology, identifying areas of improvement, and develops a roadmap for enhancing operational efficiency and achieving business goals. The engagement brings together Corvita Group's expert consultants and industry-leading methodology to guide organizations through a transformative journey.</p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;">How does the Value Expedition support Change Management?</span></p><p><br></p></div><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"><div style="color:inherit;"><p>1. Assessing the Current State of Operations and Technology: The Value Expedition begins by conducting a thorough assessment of the organization's current operations and technology landscape. This includes evaluating existing processes, systems, and infrastructure to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and areas in need of improvement. By understanding the organization's current state, Corvita Group consultants can develop targeted strategies for change management.</p><p><br></p></div><div style="color:inherit;"><p>2. A “Bottom-Up” Approach: We value the input of business end-users and believe their insights are critical for successful change management. Through our Value Expedition, we actively involve them in the assessment process, seeking feedback on current operations and technology. This inclusive approach ensures that solutions consider end-user needs and drives higher user acceptance.</p><p><br></p></div><div style="color:inherit;"><p>3. Developing a Scalable Technology Infrastructure: As part of the Value Expedition engagement, Corvita Group works with organizations to create a scalable infrastructure that supports their current and future technology needs. This involves analyzing system capabilities, evaluating integration requirements, and designing a robust and flexible architecture. The Corvita Group mantra is that technology should ALWAYS be there to facilitate and NEVER hinder business operations; by aligning technology investments with business goals, organizations can drive innovation, enhance agility, and adapt to an ever-evolving market.</p><p><br></p></div><div style="color:inherit;"><p>4. Aligning Technology with Business Goals: Corvita Group recognizes the importance of aligning technology initiatives with overarching business goals. During the Value Expedition engagement, consultants work closely with organizations to understand their vision, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs). By mapping technology solutions to business goals, the Value Expedition helps organizations achieve strategic alignment, maximize value creation, and drive sustainable growth.</p><p><br></p></div></blockquote><div style="color:inherit;"><p><span style="font-style:italic;">How does the Value Expedition support Process Improvement?</span></p><p><br></p></div><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"><div style="color:inherit;"><p>1. Analyzing Current Processes and Identifying Gaps: The Value Expedition places a strong emphasis on analyzing current processes to identify areas for improvement. Corvita Group consultants conduct detailed process assessments, mapping out existing workflows, and identifying bottlenecks, redundancies, and inefficiencies. By understanding the root causes of process gaps, the Value Expedition lays the foundation for effective process improvement initiatives.</p><p><br></p></div><div style="color:inherit;"><p>2. Applying Industry Best Practices: Drawing on extensive industry knowledge and best practices, Corvita Group brings valuable insights and expertise to process improvement efforts. We</p></div><div style="color:inherit;"><p>leverage industry benchmarks, proven methodologies, and our ‘bottom-up’ approach to help clients optimize processes through technology and operations alignment.</p><p><br></p></div><div style="color:inherit;"><p>3. Creating the Efficiency Compass for Continuous Improvement: As a result of the Value Expedition engagement, Corvita Group develops an Efficiency Compass for organizations. This strategic roadmap serves as a guide for continuous improvement, outlining the steps, actions, and milestones required to achieve identified goals. The Efficiency Compass incorporates recommendations for process optimization, technology enhancements, and organizational changes, providing organizations with a clear path towards operational excellence.</p><p><br></p></div></blockquote><div style="color:inherit;"><p><span style="font-weight:700;">Conclusion</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:700;"><br></span></p><p>In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, embracing change and continuous improvement is essential for organizations to thrive. By fostering a culture of innovation, organizations can unlock their full potential, drive efficiency gains, and deliver exceptional value to customers. Embrace change, invest in process improvement, and partner with Corvita Group to embark on a transformative journey towards operational excellence and sustainable growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Remember, change is not a one-time event but a continuous journey towards excellence. Start your journey with Corvita Group's Value Expedition and together we can achieve meaningful results that drive operational excellence throughout your supply chain while ensuring alignment between your technology and operations.</p></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 09:03:24 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developing Seamless Integrations: BNSF Logistics and Corvita Group's Success Story]]></title><link>https://www.corvitagroup.com/blogs/post/developing-seamless-integrations-bnsf-logistics-and-corvita-group-s-success-story</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.corvitagroup.com/Customer Success-BNSF-1.png"/>BNSF Logistics, a leading transportation and logistics company offering comprehensive supply chain solutions across various industries through their e ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_Vypx1x4rcUPe6srq70vZ8A" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_Vypx1x4rcUPe6srq70vZ8A"].zpsection{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_5J2jCfK31e4cYx6Xlw4wRA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_5J2jCfK31e4cYx6Xlw4wRA"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_fuvZ2tpiC-uIP970KVpoHA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_wfJr2gr9fW61pe6PPXsVyw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_wfJr2gr9fW61pe6PPXsVyw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 1110px ; height: 435.68px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_wfJr2gr9fW61pe6PPXsVyw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:723px ; height:283.78px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_wfJr2gr9fW61pe6PPXsVyw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:415px ; height:162.89px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_wfJr2gr9fW61pe6PPXsVyw"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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</div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_UT8u0KC2QVypryTMYA2L9w" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_XWqi4nghQpqtCJHMQEjkIQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_ARfI_EuGRduH0jeh5ClG1g" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Jj6tg1FkSp2CqbveKJ02Sg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_Jj6tg1FkSp2CqbveKJ02Sg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div>BNSF Logistics, a leading transportation and logistics company offering comprehensive supply chain solutions across various industries through their extensive rail, trucking, and intermodal network, faced the challenge of integrating their proprietary transportation management system, QUEST, with Capacity Marketplace platforms. They needed to expand their existing API and JSON payloads and create new connections. With their development team at max capacity, they sought assistance from Corvita Group, experts in building integration layers between internal systems and external platforms.</div><br><div>Corvita Group partnered with BNSF Logistics to develop the integration layer, connecting QUEST software to a single-capacity marketplace platform. The successful collaboration expanded to include more capacity marketplace connections and even additional integrations beyond those platforms.</div><div><br></div><div>Brittany Bemben, VP of Digital Freight Services at BNSF Logistics, praised the partnership, stating that “Corvita Group had become an extension of the BNSF family. We value their unique perspective on the transportation industry and the end-user experience. Together, we have built an integration layer designed to bring data and details together to support our operational team.”</div><div><br></div><div>“The collaboration between our teams has been wonderful. From day one of the project, we have been treated like part of the BNSF team. The blend of expertise between both companies, with open and honest communication as a foundation, led to a successful engagement that came in on time and under budget,” states Marla Childress, EVP of Operations for Corvita Group.</div><div><br></div><div>BNSF Logistics and Corvita Group continue their fruitful partnership, working towards an industry-leading capacity marketplace experience for their users.</div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 09:46:56 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resource Constraints and Skill Shortages in 2020]]></title><link>https://www.corvitagroup.com/blogs/post/resource-constraints-and-skill-shortages-in-2020</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.corvitagroup.com/human resources.png"/>Businesses and supply chains worldwide have had to face new challenges this year as local and national governments implement new regulations to combat ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_5G2dkWTRRGmnsHJqysKQLA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_1aSCLpS-Sc6VeDs9rlWyqw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_ziSQmI4rQueOjpgNGjGzTA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_lvmsh53yQbOzHo-YS0tV3w" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-weight:400;">Businesses and supply chains worldwide have had to face new challenges this year as local and national governments implement new regulations to combat the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp; Adhering to these regulations, resolving supply chain disruptions, and re-evaluating processes have understandably been the primary focus of organizations in 2020.&nbsp; However, addressing these challenges have forced many businesses to stretch existing resources to fill in the gaps; shifting focus away from their core business.&nbsp; While this may fair well as a short-term solution, knowledge gaps, along with exhausted resources can lead to inefficiencies that can cost businesses big in the future.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-style:italic;font-weight:300;"><span>Subjects that are having the greatest impact on resources within supply chains are</span>:</span></b></p><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:24px;">Technology</span></b></p><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><br></span></p><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">In March of 2020, as governments around the world began putting regulations in place in an effort to control the spread of Covid-19, supply chain disruptions began to surge.&nbsp; These disruptions had the greatest negative impact on organizations that did not already have a strong technology mix in place, to give the visibility needed to make data driven adjustments. As businesses adopt new technologies for higher efficiency and visibility, it is likely that they will lack resources that have the required expertise necessary to optimize the technology.&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:24px;">Working Remotely</span></b></p><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><br></span></p><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">According to research done by <a href="https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/remote-work-statistics/#%3A%7E%3Atext=A%20special%20analysis%20done%20by%2C10%20years%20it%20grew%2091%25." title="FlexJobs.com and Global Workplace Analytics" target="_blank" rel="">FlexJobs.com and Global Workplace Analytics</a>, remote work has increased by 44% from 2014 to 2019.&nbsp; And in an effort to deal with growing workplace health concerns, many more workers have transitioned to working from home in 2020.&nbsp; While there have been huge advancements in remote communication technologies, limitations do still exist.&nbsp; Employees, working from home, can often feel isolated and less a part of the team. &nbsp;They may also find it difficult to prioritize tasks. &nbsp;These limitations can put remote workers at a disadvantage when it comes to collaboration and adjusting to new technologies and processes.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><b style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:24px;">Market Volatility</span></b></p><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><br></span></p><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Fear, uncertainty and doubt have driven the consumer market in 2020.&nbsp; The combination of a global health crisis and unfavorable trade relations with China has led to shortages of raw materials, while consumer demand unpredictably surges.&nbsp; This volatility has caused many businesses to cut costs by furloughing, issuing lay-offs, or letting workers go completely.&nbsp; As markets remain unpredictable for the foreseeable future, organizations may be hesitant to invest in the onboarding process of new resources.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:24px;">Conclusion</span></b></p><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">This year has been a wakeup call for many organizations concerning their supply chain. &nbsp;Some disruptions, such as the current global pandemic, can only be combatted by a resilient supply chain. &nbsp;It is important to remember that at the core of any process or technology, is a human resource.&nbsp; Implementations, configurations, non-automated processes, analytics, and support all require human resources and are imperative to the successful operation of a business.&nbsp; Economic uncertainty can sometimes prevent organizations from making long-term commitments to new hires and can lead highly qualified candidates to look elsewhere for employment.&nbsp; In this situation, businesses may look to a third party, such as Corvita Group, to fill in any resource or knowledge gaps.&nbsp; Corvita Group is a technology-neutral logistics consulting firm that also provides relief to businesses that are looking for an expert resource, without having to onboard a new FTE.</span></p></div>
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