The Value of Simplification and Business Results
I find that the vast majority of my clients get hung up in finding the "perfect solution", in analyzing "one more" set of data and the like.
Avoiding Top Project Pitfalls
Project results drive business performance! Project roadblocks will happen. Chart a course that allocates your attention and resources on the most critical projects.
Life Balance
As we head into the holiday season, think about how you can make sure life balance remains a priority.
Navigating the Widening Skills Gap
According to a survey performed by the LMA Consulting Group (lmaconsultinggroup.com) in conjunction with the APICS Inland Empire Chapter (apics-ie.org), 87% of manufacturers and distributors are experiencing a skills gap—that is, they have lost qualified people to retirement, job transfers, etc. The study also reveals that communication skills are [...]
Tips for Physical Inventory Success
Completing a physical inventory is a necessary part of inventory management because accuracy doesn’t just happen, it needs to be achieved.
The Power of Teamwork
The backbone of success is to value your team. Don't worry if you don't have a team. Create one.
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 [...]