I've recently spoken and participated with a few transportation industry events and was reminded of its importance to the supply chain, and so I thought a recap of trends was in order: The importance of systems - As supply chains become more complex, leveraging systems becomes more important to [...]
A keen eye for details can uncover big savings. In my experience, I've found that watching trends is vital to success - if you can pick up on a key trends and get better positioned than your competition and/or jump on-board with strategic innovations early, you'll be guaranteed [...]
I’ve used the Profit through People® brand since my newsletter’s inception in 2006 as it resonated with me as one of our core values. We have consistently included articles on strategy, leadership, manufacturing/ supply chain and technology/ systems. All of our articles are posted on the blog.
We are constantly preparing for something - a meeting, a key customer visit, etc. Thus, a few tips might be handy: Think of the big picture - It's easy to get lost in detail. What is the objective of your meeting? Trip? Etc.? What is required to achieve that [...]
It's amazing how much can be learned from the most unusual or obscure situations yet 80% of the time, we miss it! We are not trained to keep our eyes open for examples and trends in everyday life. Trust me, you would not be alone; however, if you can [...]
Customers deserve flexibility in how they receive products and services, e-commerce is a requirement for business success. Are you offering e-commerce options for your customers? If not, you'll be left in the dust! It is no longer an option for companies if success is an objective. E-commerce eliminates time [...]
In this radio talk show interview, Lisa Anderson provides tips and techniques on how to leverage people and processes to achieve the best business results and in preparation for the "new normal" business environment. Use controls below to listen. Download MP3
As we begin 2010, businesses are beginning to think about preparing for a recovery. Whether or not the recovery begins and is successful, it is proven that the well-prepared will perform far better than those scrambling to survive without a plan for success. One of the keys to preparing [...]
As we emerge from the recession, businesses are beginning to think about spending precious cash on projects that will yield a significant return. Although I’m still seeing significant caution when it comes to “pulling the trigger” and “signing the check”; I am seeing a substantial increase in inquiries about [...]
In today’s “new normal” business environment, leadership is even more critical to achieving bottom line results because customers are demanding more for less, employees are concerned about the future and cash is tight. In my experience working with clients across multiple industries and globally, I’ve found there is one [...]
