It Begins and Ends with Leadership
Employees trust and follow proven leaders — those that motivate, communicate, and know what they’re talking about.
Retaining your Best & Brightest is Key to a Successful Succession Plan
According to a survey performed by the LMA Consulting Group (lma-consultinggroup.com) in conjunction with the APICS Inland Empire Chapter (apics-ie.org), executives said that succession planning is tied as a No. 1 priority in retaining top talent. This is especially noteworthy when considering that 87% of manufacturers and distributors are [...]
Essential Skills of the Supply Chain Superhero
Surviving and flourishing in today’s business environment increasingly demands more of the supply chain professional, including excelling at soft and technical skills
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 [...]
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.
The Skills Gap is Alive and Well in California
Job openings are still on the rise in California but for supply chain so is the skills gap, which is a hiring headache that then shifts the attention on employee retention.
Manufacturing Connector(SM) Lisa Anderson to Speak on Cultivating & Empowering Employees at APICS 2014
Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting GroupSM and a supply chain management expert, will share with APICS 2014 attendees how to profit through people
Delivery, Pricing and Sales Support Top List of Three Ways Customer Expectations Changed for Manufacturers and Distributors According to Research
Delivery speed, pricing, and sales support are key ways customer expectations have changed for manufacturers and distributors in today’s market.
An Immediately Implementable Tip to Retain Your Top Supply Chain Talent
Retaining top supply chain talent involves engaging with top performers, showing commitment to their growth, and fostering a positive work environment.
Best of the 100: Profit through People
Effective leadership, culture, and talent retention strategies create a people-centered approach that drives profitability in business.