Should Supply Chain be a Strategic Function?
The supply chain has a dramatic impact on several areas of the company – the ability to grow and “keep customers promises”, profitability, cash flow, and customer service.
4 Critical Success Factors Key to ERP Success
I've always focused part of my business on ERP selection projects as these leverage the unique combination of my strengths — understanding the cross-functional and cross-organizational view in combination with the strategic priorities to identify the critical success factors. We then align these factors with the optimal business [...]
The Power of BI (Business Intelligence)
In today's Amazon-impacted world, if you cannot make rapid yet effective decisions, you'll be left in the dust.
Innovation Awards Recognize Inland Empire Manufacturers at MCIE Summit.
The Inland Empire Innovation Awards celebrate inventive manufacturers. Participate by March 15 for a chance to be recognized.
How iPhones (and Mobility) Have Invaded Businesses
No sales executive wants to log on his/her computer from the road instead of accessing information at his/her fingertips on a hand held device.
Top Tips to Ensure Execution Success
Project execution is an uphill battle. Ensure success by devising a blueprint from executive commitment to follow up.
APICS 2005: Big Data
The ability to turn data into actionable insights is becoming a key differentiator for business success. In this APICS International Conference interview, Lisa Anderson explains how manufacturers and supply chain leaders can use big data to make smarter decisions, improve performance, and gain a competitive edge.
The Amazon Effect: Raising the Bar for Manufacturing Success
At the APICS International Conference, Lisa Anderson discusses how the Amazon Effect is reshaping manufacturing and distribution. Learn why speed, innovation, collaboration, and Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) are essential to meeting rising customer expectations and driving supply chain success.