Are You Stuck in Silo Thinking in Your Supply Chain?
In today's Amazon-impacted marketplace, extended supply chains are more interconnected than ever before. Thus, we must be aware of the impacts of our decisions on the rest of the supply chain.
MacGyver Solutions & Using Under-Utilized Assets
I have solved countless challenges with minimal expertise in the particular subject area some thought was required when several experts with the equivalent of "Harvard PhD's" in that subject area couldn't. The MacGyver solution worked.
Historic Importance & the Hotel del Coronado
What historical significance does your company have? Think about how you can bring the historical importance of your company, its founders and even long-term employees to life.
Crowdsourcing is “In”
It is worth considering at least being aware of the power of crowdsourcing. Crowdsourcing can apply to all business and social interactions.
Will Supply Chain Risk Surprise You?
Supply chain risks abound! Just look at the recent bankruptcy of Hanjin. It created havoc in the global supply chain. Ships were virtually stranded on the water. No one knew how they'd get paid. Customers still needed the product. And so the results were scary. Have you thought about [...]
Outsourcing, Insourcing or Near-Sourcing?
Whether outsourcing, insourcing or near-sourcing or a combination of all three, manufacturers need to reassess their strategies to measure risk and ROI.
Navigating the Global Supply Chain Starts with People
Your supply chain is only as strong as your weakest link so you must develop your employees and find ways for them to work together more effectively.
Hot Topics in Supply Chain Management?
Empower your operation by arming yourself with knowledge of supply chain trends. See the top four I learned from the APICS International Conference..
Vision Backed with BIG Goals & Leadership
SAP CEO Bill McDermott talked much more than just about data. One of his most compelling stories related to turning around Xerox's lowest performing division and ending the year as #1. Who says success isn't derived from leadership has his/her head buried in the sand. The keys Bill described [...]
Mel Robbins’ 5 Second Rule
We all know the 5 Second Rule when trying to recover and justify eating dropped food, but it also works to motivate yourself into action.