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Near-shoring to increase in USA
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Near-shoring to increase in USA

In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring

Near-shoring to increase in USA

A recently released study by Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., indicates that 70% of US manufacturing executives expect near-sourcing to increase within the next five years.

admin2024-05-08T19:33:19-07:00January 30, 2017|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring|Tags: Amazon effect, manufacturing, nearshoring, reshoring|

Manufacturing Innovation
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Manufacturing Innovation

I've Been Thinking, Innovation, Manufacturing

Manufacturing Innovation

Manufacturing innovation is the highlight at this summit, where creative solutions and industry trends will be the focus.

admin2024-05-08T19:43:59-07:00January 29, 2017|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Innovation, Manufacturing|Tags: innovation, manufacturing, MCIE Innovation Awards|

Study Predicts Near-Sourcing Will Increase
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Study Predicts Near-Sourcing Will Increase

In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Reshoring/ Nearshoring

Study Predicts Near-Sourcing Will Increase

Manufacturers considering insourcing to the U.S. and near-sourcing options to Mexico and other closely located countries because of the Amazon effect -- the need for rapid response to customer needs.

admin2024-06-15T00:31:33-07:00January 24, 2017|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Reshoring/ Nearshoring|Tags: nearshoring, regional supply chains|

MacGyver Solutions & Using Under-Utilized Assets
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MacGyver Solutions & Using Under-Utilized Assets

I've Been Thinking, Innovation, Manufacturing

MacGyver Solutions & Using Under-Utilized Assets

I have solved countless challenges with minimal expertise in the particular subject area some thought was required when several experts with the equivalent of "Harvard PhD's" in that subject area couldn't. The MacGyver solution worked.

admin2024-06-09T22:12:37-07:00December 5, 2016|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Innovation, Manufacturing|

Crowdsourcing is “In”
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Crowdsourcing is “In”

Innovation

Crowdsourcing is “In”

It is worth considering at least being aware of the power of crowdsourcing. Crowdsourcing can apply to all business and social interactions.

admin2024-05-20T18:50:16-07:00November 22, 2016|Categories: Innovation|Tags: Collaborative customer programs, innovation|

Outsourcing, Insourcing or Near-Sourcing?
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Outsourcing, Insourcing or Near-Sourcing?

Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring

Outsourcing, Insourcing or Near-Sourcing?

Whether outsourcing, insourcing or near-sourcing or a combination of all three, manufacturers need to reassess their strategies to measure risk and ROI.

admin2024-05-20T18:56:28-07:00November 22, 2016|Categories: Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring|Tags: Amazon effect, lead time improvement, manufacturing, nearshoring, regional supply chains, reshoring, supply chain, supply chain risk|

Technical Innovation & Japan’s Bullet Train
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Technical Innovation & Japan’s Bullet Train

I've Been Thinking, Innovation

Technical Innovation & Japan’s Bullet Train

While in Japan last week, I had the opportunity to ride the bullet train three times - and, even waited to go back to Tokyo from Mt. Fuji to see it whiz past since you cannot see it in action in Tokyo as a terminal station - simply amazing [...]

admin2024-05-21T22:38:17-07:00November 17, 2016|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Innovation|Tags: Amazon effect, innovation, technology|

Why Financial Acumen is Relevant to Operations
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Why Financial Acumen is Relevant to Operations

Cost reduction / Margin improvement, Manufacturing

Why Financial Acumen is Relevant to Operations

Have you put your organization under review to look for ideas and solutions that may be right in front of you? Take a step back and look for those strategic weapons with an eagle eye at improving performance and your bottom line.

admin2024-06-14T17:02:23-07:00September 26, 2016|Categories: Cost reduction / Margin improvement, Manufacturing|Tags: cost reduction, eagle eye, manufacturing, operational performance, operations, profitability, supply chain|

Have Your Product Development Efforts Been Successful?
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Have Your Product Development Efforts Been Successful?

I've Been Thinking, Innovation, Manufacturing

Have Your Product Development Efforts Been Successful?

If you are already in a product development cycle, take a step back to think about whether you think achieving 30% of total sales within 3 years is feasible.