Networking »

[ 10 Feb 2009 | One Comment | 171 views]

The next thing to do after entering into a group is to start talking. However there is a difference between just rambling nonsense and intelligent conversation. Below are a few tips on how to take the floor.

Small Talk.
Some people feel that small talk is a waste of time, but small talk provides insight into a [...]

Medical Technology Manufacturing »

[ 6 Feb 2009 | One Comment | 122 views]

There are many different aspects to the manufacturing process such as the supply chain management and logistics. Supply chain management (SCM) is the administration of a network of interconnected businesses involved in the ultimate provision of product and service packages required by end customers (Wikipedia, 2009). The Supply chain management comprises of five basic procedures [...]

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing »

[ 6 Feb 2009 | No Comment | 117 views]

“Every patient is special.”

This is the foundation behind drug development and production. The pharmaceutical industry has to follow heavy regulations and guidelines to ensure the products are safe for consumption and the process adopted for manufacturing is reliable. The nature of this industry calls for the highest standards of production precision and accurate product and [...]

Networking »

[ 6 Feb 2009 | No Comment | 106 views]

As we watch friends chatting to complete strangers with such ease, one wonders how we can work the room as well. Most of us might see this as an uphill task but fret not, we will discover simple steps on how to enter and embark into a conversation.

Prepare your entrance

If you are shy, try arriving [...]