Outsourcing, In-sourcing, Near-sourcing?
Explore the advantages of outsourcing, insourcing, and nearsourcing to meet strategic goals, control costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Watching Metrics Trends
Collecting lots of data isn’t enough to improve service levels. A successful manager tracks relevant metric trends and puts the information into action.
Why are Communications So Difficult?
Communication is cornerstone to any successful organization. Without it, you might as well close up shop. Thus, isn't it worth spending a few minutes to ensure success?
Harvey Mudd College Wins APICS West Coast Student Case Competition
The APICS Southwest District recently hosted 23 teams in San Diego from the Western United States, Hong Kong and Mexico in a student case competition to solve computer-simulated supply chain problems, provide analysis and present their recommendations.
Overcoming Project Bottlenecks
I run into countless obstacles. Whether I'm successful or not has little to do with whether I run into an obstacle; instead, it has to do with how I address the obstacle.
Continuous Education Will Give You an Edge
I’ve noticed that those who have a passion for continual education find a way to stand out in the crowd.
Motivate Employees as One Critical Way to Retain Top Performers
Implement effective employee motivation strategies to retain top performers and enhance organizational success.
Production Scheduling
The fun of production scheduling is also the most important aspect, managing competing priorities and variables to find the best overall solution. Production scheduling has been a part of my expertise since my post-college days at Coca-Cola Enterprises. It has been a part of every job I've held (whether directly or indirectly) and a part of almost every project I've consulted on since. Thus, I have a passion for this topic.
Synthesize for Results
Today’s bombardment of ideas requires an ability to synthesize — to spot relevant connections and innovative combinations in manufacturing.
Lean: Uncommon Common Sense
Lean benefits are not found in a three-day workshop, but rather arise and are sustained through culture change.