Successful System Implementations
The multifaceted task of implementing a successful ERP system starts with selecting the “right” system and having a cohesive, adaptable strategy.
The $1 million dollar planner
With all the competing demands within a supply chain organization, a $1 Million Dollar Planner is the person that can see the bigger picture and communicate just how the company’s objectives can be achieved.
Cycle Counting
The main goal of cycle counting is to cycle through your inventory to ensure inventory accuracy on a consistent basis.
Forecasts are always wrong so why bother?
There is no downside in prioritizing additional time to forecasting - at the minimum; you'll have a better understanding of your customer's needs.
A Few Secrets to Plant Manager Success
Today's international business climate is becoming more and more competitive and tough to stand out in the crowd.
The foundation of business success – Data Integrity
It isn't complex or expensive to implement data integrity - why not stand out in the crowd.
Sales Strategies
No company can be successful without sales growth. Thus, a few sales strategies are always needed. Do not "sell" - sounds like I've lost my mind but "selling" in the traditional sense is no longer largely successful. And, who wants to "peddle the streets"? Instead focus on providing value. [...]
Finance… bean-counters or value added resources?
Would you be surprised to learn that with ALL three of my examples, there were naysayers who thought there was something wrong with the resource?
Reducing waste
In manufacturing, the only route to success is to manage costs, reduce waste, and increase efficiencies. From a waste point-of-view, here are six tips to successfully reduce waste which will not only reduce costs but it also improve customer service.
Strategy – it doesn’t fail in formulation; it fails in execution
By focusing on people and process vs. debating the fine points of strategy (in essence, go with the 80/20 of strategy formulation), you are much more likely to have a successful strategy execution.