How many times have you heard about managing cost (or saving money) in the past week? I bet quite a few as almost all companies focus significant efforts on cost. In all functions and certainly if you are in or responsible for Operations, a large portion of your responsibility [...]
Before the summer months distract you, review your priorities. Make sure you’re focusing on matters that get you closer to reaching your goals. As we head into summer, it is always good to think about what the most successful executives do to keep the momentum going. What do they [...]
LMA Consulting Group and Lisa Anderson celebrate 10 years in business along with many of the key accomplishments that have been standouts in supply chain, manufacturing and distribution. Anderson, who was recently named to the top 100 best global supply chain management blogs by SupplyChainOpz, and also recognized as [...]
The best businesses see their employees as assets and treat them like partners.I constantly go back to what my HR mentor (Debra Daniels) used to say, “It begins and ends with people.” She was right! Earlier today, I went to lunch with 3 trusted advisors who work with the [...]
Certainly on Memorial Day weekend, it is important to honor those who have served and to set aside time to spend with family. It shouldn't take a special holiday for us to focus on these priorities; however, it certainly is a great reminder. I find that we get so [...]
Agile project management is more than adapting quickly, to succeed find a common sense approach. Published in "Project Times" website, May 19, 2015 Click here for original article. There is a buzz about agile project management being the "in" trend. There are workshops, seminars and lots of conversation about [...]
I attended the Grand Ole Opry last night.....what an amazing Country Music tradition! I love that the Grand Ole Opry is actually a radio show. Now, in addition to having the radio station featured on the stage, it also includes #Opry. Times evolve but radio still rules in Nashville! [...]
It’s easy to feel lost when you have no direction from customers about their own sales projections. Get a clearer picture through demand planning. 80% of companies are not in front of their demand. How can you decide what to plan for if you don’t know where you are [...]
I attended the compelling Renaissance Executive Forums All Member meeting last week in the Inland Empire, and it got me thinking about female leaders. One of the keynote speakers discussed this topic. Who would think it would take me attending an event to think about an obviously appropriate topic? [...]
All supply chain events, trends, and issues – good or bad – can lead to new opportunities if you’re vigilant. One of the most successful strategies for success for executives follows the Occam’s Razor concept of simplicity – keep an eye out for opportunities. It is amazing how often [...]
