Dealing with Information Overload: Tools and Techniques

Author(s):

Larson, Ph.D., Paul D.
Paul D. Larson, Ph.D.; Head, SCM Department, University of Manitoba, Asper School of Business, 204/474-6054; larson@cc.umanitoba.ca

93rd Annual International Conference Proceedings - 2008 - St. Louis, MO

Abstract

Three keys causes of information overload are consistently identified by supply management professionals (and other knowledge workers): e-mail, interruptions and meetings. This session will introduce and demonstrate specific tools and techniques for measuring the magnitude of the problem, and then dealing with it.