Seattle State of Mind – Find Your Passion
Do you have a passion for your job? Is there a way you can do more of what you love to do?
Tips for the Holiday Survival Guide
We tend to think of the additional stress that the holiday season brings but wouldn’t it be better to flip it by focusing on the positive and spreading some cheer?
Are You Prepared for Success?
Are you prepared for success? We worry so much about failure that I find most clients are not prepared for success.
UPS Notes E-Commerce Boom
According to today's Wall Street Journal, UPS had robust growth in the third quarter, which was strongly influenced by the e-commerce boom. E-commerce now accounts for about 45% of U.S. packages. Is e-commerce on your radar? I'm on the flight back from Phoenix as I went to meet with [...]
SIOP Metrics: 5 Key Baseline Measurements
Of all the overlapping metrics available to executives the best ones enhance SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning), also known as S&OP, and offer the most vital information for running a business.
New Orleans State of Mind
Take a step back from your everyday work life and "smell the flowers".
Master Scheduling Strategies to Add Value
A master schedule is an integral part of your production plan and communications to your team to centralize focus.
Uncommon Common Sense Project Management
Increasingly, project management is a matter of getting more accomplished in less time. The simplest way to succeed is by using smart and simple approaches.
Manufacturing Wages are Going UP!
Manufacturing wages are rising, driven by a skills gap and competition for qualified talent, urging companies to review strategies.
The Amazon Effect: Critical Importance of Customer Service
Customer service is no longer just a department. A thriving business will pay full attention to all customer points of contact and ensure positive experiences.