Why The Little Things Matter
Think about what seemingly little things you are doing that could provide extra value - or be annoying - to your customers.
Tips for Successful Performance Reviews
Employees might feel that they’re under the microscope during performance reviews, but supervisors should try to provide feedback on a regular basis for better job performance and motivation. As mundane as performance reviews can be, they are vital to success. Hopefully you are spending time with each [...]
Project Leadership Remains #1 Key to Success
Whether a project is successful or not will depend on many variables but none plays a larger role than leadership.
The Power of Databases
Databases are powerful for countless business decisions and programs. If data is being tracked, gain access to it and think about how you could analyze the data. If it isn't being tracked, start by tracking a few key metrics.
California Declares State of Emergency After Floods Wash Out Part of Interstate 10
Flood damage on Interstate 10 in California, leading to a state of emergency and significant disruptions to traffic and supply chains.
Take A Bit of Risk
What have you been thinking about trying but were concerned about unintended consequences? What risk have you been thinking about? Does it have a shot of success without causing significant damage?
I Can’t Find What I Need in My Warehouse!
Inventory accuracy depends on so many moving parts. But a top-to-bottom understanding of the process combined with speedy adjustment responses would dramatically improve accuracy, thus, boosting business results.
Slashing Lead Times to Counter the ‘Amazon Effect’
Must you compromise quality for speed? Reducing lead time will increase customer satisfaction and avoid the Amazon Effect.
Types of Capacity
Businesses with growth ambitions have to gauge the current capacity of every facet of their facility to plan future productivity
The Power of Customer Service
What simple thing can you do for your customer, your supplier, your colleague, your manager? Pay attention to what would make a difference.