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Trump’s Major Increase in Defense Spending and Related Impacts
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Trump’s Major Increase in Defense Spending and Related Impacts

Business & the Economy, Supply Chain Briefing

Trump’s Major Increase in Defense Spending and Related Impacts

When military spending increases, defense-related manufacturing booms. It isn't rocket science to figure that out; however, it can be tempting to wait too long for confirmation of orders.

admin2024-05-15T14:33:15-07:00February 27, 2017|Categories: Business & the Economy, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: A&D, manufacturing, supply chain, supply chain partners|

Tour of Toyota and the Toyota Production System
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Tour of Toyota and the Toyota Production System

I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Process Improvement

Tour of Toyota and the Toyota Production System

There is much that can be achieved rapidly in leveraging Toyota Production System techniques - no matter your industry or role.

admin2024-04-26T14:10:07-07:00February 25, 2017|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Process Improvement|Tags: culture, empowerment, engagement, innovation, lean, operational performance|

Deloitte Survey Says Talent Gap Jeopardizes Success
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Deloitte Survey Says Talent Gap Jeopardizes Success

Supply Chain Briefing, Talent & Leadership, Talent / Skills Gap

Deloitte Survey Says Talent Gap Jeopardizes Success

We are in a volatile business environment. Instead of complaining or burying our head in the sand, we must find a way to get ahead of the curve.

admin2024-04-26T14:15:04-07:00February 20, 2017|Categories: Supply Chain Briefing, Talent & Leadership, Talent / Skills Gap|Tags: Skills Gap, supply chain, talent supply chain management|

The Right Combination of Technical & Communication Skills ROCKS!
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The Right Combination of Technical & Communication Skills ROCKS!

Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking

The Right Combination of Technical & Communication Skills ROCKS!

February 18, 2017 I am the Chair of the APICS West Coast student case competition, and we just wrapped up our 2017 event. We had 104 students from around the world fly into San Diego to compete. It was a really impressive group of students! The [...]

admin2024-04-26T14:19:31-07:00February 18, 2017|Categories: Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking|Tags: APICS, communications, Harvey Mudd, students, talent supply chain management, technology|

Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Rate Since 2010
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Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Rate Since 2010

Manufacturing, Supply Chain Briefing

Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Rate Since 2010

According to the Institute for Supply Management's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, manufacturing is on an upswing.

admin2024-04-26T14:23:40-07:00February 14, 2017|Categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: APICS, manufacturing, nearshoring, Skills Gap, talent supply chain management|

Branding is Important to ALL of Us
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Branding is Important to ALL of Us

Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking

Branding is Important to ALL of Us

It is well worth spending time on your personal brand as it is how people will see you. Your brand can get you "in the door" you'd like to get in - whether a job interview, on the most exciting project team or the promotion you desire.

admin2024-04-26T14:29:31-07:00February 13, 2017|Categories: Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking|

Case Study In Increasing On Time Delivery Performance
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Case Study In Increasing On Time Delivery Performance

Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

Case Study In Increasing On Time Delivery Performance

These key strategies will boost on-time delivery, ensuring higher customer satisfaction and streamlined order fulfillment.

admin2024-06-06T14:56:34-07:00February 8, 2017|Categories: Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: customer experience, customer service, metrics, order fulfillment, OTIF|

Case Study in Spotting Hidden Opportunities
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Case Study in Spotting Hidden Opportunities

Leadership & Skills Development

Case Study in Spotting Hidden Opportunities

To take a profitable path forward engage a team to spot hidden opportunities and reward the whole team for its collaborative efforts.

admin2024-04-26T17:35:06-07:00February 8, 2017|Categories: Leadership & Skills Development|Tags: business growth, business opportunities, collaboration, eagle eye, profitability, teamwork|

Case Study in Accelerating High Performers
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Case Study in Accelerating High Performers

Leadership & Skills Development, Talent & Leadership

Case Study in Accelerating High Performers

Turn your employee performance assessment around by focusing on how to support and motivate your high performers rather that slow progress by trying to bring non-performers up-to-speed.

admin2024-04-26T17:38:33-07:00February 8, 2017|Categories: Leadership & Skills Development, Talent & Leadership|Tags: client success story, leadership|

Case Study in the Power of Design
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Case Study in the Power of Design

ERP & Technology, ERP Selection & Upgrades

Case Study in the Power of Design

Taking a big picture view while simultaneously eyeing execution when implementing an ERP system will help companies not only achieve desired results, but do it quickly.

admin2024-04-26T17:42:11-07:00February 8, 2017|Categories: ERP & Technology, ERP Selection & Upgrades|Tags: better use of ERP, ERP, ERP assessment, ERP implementation|

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