Additive Manufacturing & GE’s 3D-Printed Aircraft Engine
GE's 3D-printed aircraft engine showcases cutting-edge manufacturing technology and efficiency.
Sunny California & a Positive State of Mind
I have yet to work with a client without at least someone who added spice into the day. Sometimes you have to be looking for the interesting setting, co-worker or customer to see them.
The Amazon Effect is Driving Dramatic Disruption
In looking at the Amazon Effect as a metaphor, manufacturers and distributors must respond to elevated customer expectations, rapid delivery requests, 24/7 service, and much more.
Harvey Mudd Student Projects & Innovations Related to Cancer
Although education can be quite valuable, it might not be enough. Do you find a way to provide an experience?
Manufacturing Summit to Explore New Technologies and Opportunities
Lisa Anderson was asked to participate in a panel discussion regarding the wider range of distribution developments that will be important in the next few years for continued manufacturing viability.
Manufacturing is HOT
In the last week, not only have there been several articles about the positive strides manufacturing is making but it also has come up in several presentations we've attended such as the economic forecast. Here is a compilation of just a few of the HOT topics and trends.
The Value of Demand Planning
In supply chain circles, there are lots of exciting concepts to discuss and debate such as lean, master scheduling, theory of constraints and many more; however, we have found that our most successful clients start with the customer!
Do You Have an Eye to the Future?
Do you have an eye to the future? Don't just answer yes and move on.
Do You See Your People as Assets or Expenses?
Take a few minutes to ponder this question: Do you see your people as assets or expenses? We all might like to jump to the answer of assets but is it true?
A Systems Checkup
Early in the year is an appropriate time to perform a systems audit. Most clients could benefit from this at any time of the year as we often discover some significant gaps.