What MacGyver & the Fess Parker Have in Common
How can we be innovative and use what we have in new ways to create success?
Mother Nature Adds to Supply Chain Risk
California wildfires have the potential to disrupt the flow of US commerce. A report from the Wall Street Journal quoting Lisa Anderson. California wildfires have the potential to disrupt the flow of US commerce. A report from the Wall Street Journal quoting Lisa Anderson.</div>Supply chain risk has increased exponentially [...]
The Value of Clear Communication
What can we do this week to improve upon the clarity of our communication? Quite a lot.
Leaders and “They”
Weak leadership is prevalent but surmountable by starting with an attitude adjustment. Instead of thinking of other leaders as “they”, remember that it’s a team effort and collaborate as “we”.
How to Manage Supply Chain Complexity (using PM tools)
Supply chains continue to increase in complexity. I've observed this firsthand from managing hundreds of projects in manufacturing organizations over the last 25 years, including navigating end-to-end supply chain. Being able to effectively manage this complexity is essential to achieve important business objectives–growth and profitability.
Big Customer Promises
Don't get too worked up trying to think about your bold customer promise. Start by thinking about your view of your customers.
Congratulations to Kash Gokli
Kash Gokli Receives 2016 LMA Advocate Award
Resurrecting a Struggling System Implementation
Take the necessary steps and dedicate resources to review processes and think more broadly about specific steps and functions before the purchase of a new ERP system.
Who Cares About Process Disciplines?
Increased margins and company growth are easier to reach when process disciplines are emphasized within an organization
Can You See What Others Cannot?
Much of our success in consulting comes from seeing what others cannot. For example, assisting clients by helping them create better plans (that follow the quickest, most effective path to success), avoid costly and delay-ridden pitfalls that few realize exist, and successfully navigate through stormy waters......all quite important in [...]