In today's complex world, what worked yesterday might not work today - certainly not by next year! It is important to keep up with the latest trends, best practices, ideas, new concepts, industry news etc.
Whether you have supplies or products waiting at the port, I'd take this as an opportunity to be strategic in thinking about supply chain design.
Focus on operational cost reduction strategies to continue growing efficiently while also giving yourself pricing wiggle room.
Focusing on relevant, actionable data is easier to manage when you can prominently display it on your dashboard. I've been working with a rapidly growing, smaller client that sees the power of dashboards. I have to tip my hat to them as most $50 and $100 million dollar companies [...]
Since projects are cornerstone to delivering bottom line business results, it is worth revitalizing your core projects at key juncture points such as after the holidays.
I always look for trends as I find that the 80/20 of success comes from watching and proactively addressing trends.
Customer expectations are rising, supply chains are becoming more complex, and volatility has become the new normal. In this Manufacturers Corner interview, Lisa Anderson explains how SIOP, collaboration, innovation, and supply chain resiliency help manufacturers improve service, profitability, and long-term success.
Think about a project you are in the midst of implementing or thinking about implementing. What can you do to "stack the deck" in the favor of success?
Stay ahead. Keep an eye on business trends to ensure success.
