Whole Foods CEO and Conscious Capitalism
John Mackey, the CEO of Whole Foods, was a keynote speaker at APICS 2017. Of course, we were all interested because of the recent acquisition by Amazon and what it means for the grocery business.
The Outer Banks & the Value of Long-Term Relationships
I have always thought keeping in touch with "good people" was a top priority. Do you?
What’s New & Hot in Transportation?
Who knew transportation could be so complex? As much as goes into transportation, consumers are trained to think of it as "free" (think Amazon Prime) and quick. That certainly provides two conflicting forces!
Lisa Anderson and LMA Consulting Group Recognizes Kash Gokli as 2016 Annual LMA Advocate
Celebrating the 2016 LMA Advocate Award winner Kash Gokli, recognizing outstanding contributions to business success.
San Antonio’s Riverwalk & Creating a “Destination”
How can we create a destination? Let's start by considering our customers and clients.
Robots, IoT, AI, Autonomous Vehicles and More….
Autonomous vehicles for all intensive purposes are "here". It will take some time with testing and regulations but there will be interesting impacts when considering some of the issues that plague transportation today.
My Late Aunt Marge & the Art of Conversation
No matter your skill in conversation, you can improve. Start by focusing on the other person. That alone can go a long way.
What Do Sears and Amazon Have in Common?
Sears was the former Amazon just about 100 years ago, growing 50-fold within a decade with its world-famous catalog and then transforming from a mailing company to a brick-and-mortar giant.
Competition – Or Are They?
It might just pay to remember that your relationship network is one of your most valuable assets. Can you find ways to collaborate for win-win success?
Which Business Best Practices Do Top Notch Trusted Advisors See?
In my ProVisors ODAM (Ontario-hosted Distributors and Manufacturers group – don’t you love the play on words?) meeting this month, we discussed business best practices we’ve seen with our manufacturing and distribution clients.