
Here, I am.

Here, I am.

Professional
The Backdrop

The Present
Here is a short but very inspiring speech about (professional) life by Coca Cola’s former CEO Bryan Dyson delivered at the 172nd commencement of Georgia Tech on September 6, 1996.
This speech is commonly called the “30-second speech”. In reality, the speech lasts longer but the part that was isolated is the one that’s largely passed around. His insight is as valuable today!

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The Future
In the past few years, the leaps being made in our entire global economic system are quicker and larger than ever. Being able to predict changes in the business world will be the most critical factor to pursue a certain career or invest in one industry or the other.
Helpful
Ever wondered how your non-academic, yet hard-earned Swiss degree title correctly translates into English? Here, we go:
The use of titles is regulated but there is no national legislation. The SERI (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation) has published a reference paper dealing with this issue.
Quotes Of Mine
Kaizen
“Pull your finger out and leave your footprint.”
SCM & Co.
“One might very well look into the possibility of creating ground for demand chain or even value chain responsibles for the sake of a healthy mix of competencies and responsibilities.”
Procurement
“Revenue is generated by sales but profit is made in procurement.”
“Do procure at favourable price but do not procure at cheap, low price.”
“Transform your procurement staff in your enterprise into entrepreneurs in your procurement team.”
Cryptocurrencies
“You’d better check out very carefully about the applicable laws & regulations in your – and don’t you forget about the nodes! – area before going into cryptocurrency gambling.”
Support & Services
“Transform your procurement staff in your enterprise into entrepreneurs in your procurement team.”
“Who said quotes only originate from (more or less) famous people? Sometimes such statements and others come to my mind. Are these then quotable notes or notable quotes?”
– Eric Roth